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Future Star Noah Flagg Heads to Paris for Team USA

June 3, 2026

Noah Flagg, a 17‑year‑old from St. Cloud, has earned a spot on Team USA for the Paris World Tour at the end of June. The 6‑foot‑3, 210‑pound guard‑forward will showcase his skills on a global stage after leading North Kissimmee Christian School to a state title. His average of 18 points and 10 rebou

entertainment

Basketball fans love stylish gear—here’s one brand blending sport and fashion

June 1, 2026

The New York Knicks haven’t made it to the NBA Finals in nearly three decades, but their recent success has sparked a shopping spree across the city. Basketball merchandise is flying off shelves, but one unexpected name is standing out: Betsey Johnson. Known for her fun, bright designs, the brand no

crypto

UK tightens crypto rules to block suspected Russian money flows

May 28, 2026

The UK government recently put a major crypto exchange called HTX under sanctions. Authorities say it may have helped Russian financial groups move money around the world. These groups are accused of dodging restrictions and funding Moscow’s war efforts. British officials believe HTX had links to o

sports

Sports fans have plenty to watch this weekend

May 24, 2026

Sunday packs a punch with racing, soccer, and playoffs filling the TV schedules. The day kicks off early with motorcycles racing in France at 11 a. m. Eastern—dirt bikes flying through tight turns in the MXGP series. Meanwhile, car fans can catch IndyCar qualifying at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

business

Smoother Path for Reno Bars to Host Late-Night Shows

May 22, 2026

Reno is testing a new rule that could let new bars in downtown and Midtown play live music late without jumping through old hoops. Instead of paying five grand and waiting months for a special permit, these businesses might get a faster track to keep the music going past 11 p. m. inside their doors.

finance

AI Cuts Finance Work Time in Half, CEO Says

May 19, 2026

The head of a top hedge fund says machines can finish tasks that once took weeks in just days. The work involves deep financial analysis, normally done by people with master’s degrees or PhDs. Now the fund uses AI programs that learn and decide on their own. This change is not about simple

entertainment

People born on May 18: from tsars to pop culture icons

May 19, 2026

May 18 seems like a normal spring day, but it’s actually a date that links royalty, music, comedy, and film. A future monarch, Nicholas II, was born in 1868 into a world where emperors still ruled most of Europe, but his life ended in a cellar during a revolution. Meanwhile, Frank Capra was already

science

Graphdiyne Helps Split CO2 and Make a Useful Chemical

May 18, 2026

A new study shows that combining two carbon‑based materials can turn sunlight into both a fuel and a valuable product. The researchers built a junction of graphdiyne (GDY) and polymeric carbon nitride (PCN). In this arrangement, the GDY layer acts as a highway for positive charges, while PCN keeps n

opinion

Portland’s Creative Pulse is Fading Fast

May 17, 2026

Portland still brags about being a city where art and small businesses thrive. But the places that once made it special are disappearing—not all at once, but one by one, like ice melting in spring. Rents are skyrocketing, forcing artists, writers, and shop owners to work extra jobs just to scrape by

sports

Why Russell Wilson shouldn't trade football for the couch

May 8, 2026

Russell Wilson might be slowing down but he's far from done. The New York Jets just offered him a lifeline to keep playing football instead of jumping to TV commentary. It's a smart move — for him and for fans. Waiting in the wings is a boring career as a sports analyst that might never satisfy anyo