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Discover Fun Learning at the 4‑H Science Hub

April 17, 2026

The University of Maine’s Extension team is inviting kids and their families to a free, hands‑on gathering at the Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4‑H Science and Engineering Learning Center in Orono. The open house will run from ten a. m. to one p. m. on Saturday, May 2, and no sign‑up is needed. Inside th

religion

Evangelicals Face a Moral Crossroads Over Immigration

April 17, 2026

The debate is heating up inside churches across the nation. Many believers wonder whether backing strict immigration rules matches their faith’s teachings about compassion and justice. Some leaders point to biblical passages that speak of war or judgment, using them to support the current policy.

opinion

New tech, old problems: Gen Z pays the price for broken education and job markets

April 17, 2026

Young adults aren’t just worried about AI—they’re actively losing faith in it. Recent polls show Gen Z’s positive view of artificial intelligence has dropped sharply in the past year, with only 22% feeling excited. Daily use makes things worse: those interacting with AI daily saw even bigger drops i

sports

Alycia Baumgardner: The Fighter Changing Women's Boxing Forever

April 17, 2026

Alycia Baumgardner, known in the ring as "The Bomb, " isn't just another boxer with a few belts. She's flipping the script on what it means to be a champion. At a time when women's boxing struggles for attention, Baumgardner steps in not just to win matches but to rewrite the rules. Her journey from

sports

Leafs' coach struggles with aging team and poor strategy

April 17, 2026

The Toronto Maple Leafs had high hopes heading into the season, but their performance took a major hit compared to last year. The team’s big drop in points (30 fewer than the previous season) has put the spotlight on head coach Craig Berube. Many believe he failed to make the most of the talented pl

politics

Plans to upgrade St. Paul's biggest event space without raising taxes

April 17, 2026

Every year over 2 million people visit St. Paul's main entertainment venue, a cluster of aging buildings from different eras that somehow still host everything from small concerts to college basketball tournaments. The city has tried before to get major upgrades funded, but each attempt has been rej

health

Cough drops pulled from stores over safety concerns

April 17, 2026

A wide range of cough drops sold under different brand names has been suddenly pulled from shelves after health officials found problems at a factory in China. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration spotted issues during a routine inspection back in August 2025, but hasn’t explained exactly what wen

technology

When student data leaks in the cloud

April 17, 2026

Schoolbook publisher McGraw Hill discovered a gap in its online defenses this April that let outsiders view 13. 5 million user files stored on Salesforce. The hole came from a simple setup mistake, not a hacker tunneling through complex code. Attackers calling themselves ShinyHunters grabbed the exp

crime

From Glitter to Handcuffs: A Brazilian Influencer’s Fall from Glamour to Crime

April 17, 2026

In Brazil, a woman known for her flashy social media posts and fashion store found herself in serious trouble this week. Sara Monteiro, who once called herself the "Miss Uberlandia 2025, " was arrested during a major drug bust operation in Sao Paulo. Authorities say she used money from drug traffick

politics

Benin’s Next Leader Steps Forward with Big Win

April 17, 2026

Benin’s top court recently made it official—the country’s new president will be Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni. His victory in last weekend’s election was confirmed with a massive 94. 27% of the vote, leaving his only rival, Paul Hounkpè, far behind at just 5. 73%. The turnout reached 63. 57%, sho