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“New Paths for Staten Island’s African‑American Entrepreneurs”

May 3, 2026

The Richmond County Black and Minority Chamber of Commerce recently held a small gathering that felt more like a seed‑planting than a typical conference. The event, titled “Building Futures in the Diaspora: Business, Immigration & Family Success, ” was aimed at people who want to start a business

environment

Solar Power: Facts, Fears and the Real Cost of Clean Energy

May 3, 2026

The world has seen two kinds of science in recent years: life‑saving vaccines and myths that scare people away from clean energy. Solar panels are a clear example of the former, yet some communities still think they bring danger. Solar energy captures light from the sky instead of burning coal, so

sports

Big Clash in Carson: Galaxy vs Whitecaps

May 3, 2026

The 2026 MLS season’s eleventh matchday brings a face‑to‑face between the LA Galaxy and the Vancouver Whitecaps at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Both clubs belong to the Western Conference, but they sit at opposite ends of the table. Vancouver is second with 24 points from nin

sports

A Rising Guard: Quickley’s Journey from Maryland to the NBA

May 3, 2026

Immanuel Quickley grew up in Havre de Grace, Maryland, a small town that shaped his early love for basketball. While many kids dreamed of the NBA, Quickley worked hard to make that dream real. He started by dominating his high‑school team at The John Carroll School, where he averaged more than 23 po

celebrities

Celebrating Roots: Stars Shine on the Red Carpet with Heritage‑Inspired Outfits

May 3, 2026

A growing trend sees celebrities proudly wearing garments that echo their cultural heritage, turning red carpet events into showcases of diversity. The trend began with Drew Afualo’s Samoan‑inspired look at the Moana 2 premiere, where she paired a traditional crown with a shell necklace and teeth

crime

Local Man Faces Charges After Online Sting Involving Teen Identity

May 3, 2026

A 61‑year‑old resident of Bloomfield Township has been charged with sexual solicitation of a minor and computer‑based fraud. The case began when a Kent County Sheriff’s detective, as part of an undercover operation, pretended to be a 14‑year‑old girl on the internet. She was contacted by the suspect

science

Hidden worlds in everyday machines surprise scientists

May 3, 2026

A strange black substance found in a research ship's steering system turned out to be more than just dirt. After a routine algae-tracking mission in the Great Lakes, crew members spotted a tar-like leak coming from the vessel's rudder shaft - the mechanical part that controls steering. Instead of ig

politics

Small-town Oregon faces big political questions at a quiet gathering

May 3, 2026

In a tiny town where everyone knows each other’s grandparents, an 81-year-old activist drove three days just to get people talking about politics. Wasco, Oregon, population 417, isn’t the kind of place that normally draws crowds for policy debates. Yet Steve Radcliffe arrived with a plan: hold 36 to

crime

Jail death linked to methamphetamine: what autopsy results show

May 3, 2026

A man who entered the Jefferson County jail in February died just three days later, with toxicology reports later confirming methamphetamine as the reason. The 31-year-old had been taken into custody on February 16 following an arrest, but his health rapidly declined in the days that followed. Staf

politics

Trump Family’s Crypto Project Faces New Heat Over Suspected Ties

May 3, 2026

A recent report put a spotlight on World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency project tied to the Trump family, after it launched a stablecoin on AB Chain—a blockchain network connected to a controversial resort plan in Timor-Leste. That project, meant to promote blockchain adoption and charity