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Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom on Staten Island

July 21, 2026

Staten Island came alive last week for a free festival that marked the 250th birthday of America. The event, hosted by City Councilmember Frank Morano, drew thousands to the historic Conference House Park. Instead of starting with fireworks, organizers opened the evening by sealing a time capsule a

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Nico O’Reilly: A City Kid with Jamaican and Irish Roots

July 16, 2026

Nico O’Reilly grew up in Manchester’s working‑class districts of Collyhurst and Ancoats, where his single mother raised him on a local estate. He started playing football at the age of six with neighbourhood teams, and by eight a scout from Manchester City had signed him. He has lived in the club’s

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'From Santo Domingo to the Majors: The Journey of Junior Caminero'

July 14, 2026

'Junior Caminero grew up in the lively streets of Santo Domingo, where baseball is more than a game—it’s a way of life. From an early age he chased the ball in local parks and watched legends like Pedro Martínez and David Ortiz play, dreaming of a similar path. He skipped traditional schooling aft

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A Fresh Look at Ben Rice: From Massachusetts to the Majors

July 14, 2026

Ben Rice grew up in Cohasset, a town that loves Red Sox games, yet his heart beat for the Yankees. He idolized Derek Jeter as a child and imagined himself in pinstripes long before the Yankees picked him in the 12th round of the 2021 draft. Born on February 22, 1999, he spent his youth playing baseb

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Noni Madueke: A Journey From London Streets to International Glory

July 10, 2026

Born in Barnet, North London, on 10 March 2002, Noni Madueke grew up surrounded by the city’s vibrant football scene. His early talent earned him a spot in Crystal Palace’s academy, and later he moved to Tottenham Hotspur’s youth ranks. In his teenage years, a pivotal decision saw the family relocat

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How one young Filipino turned dreams into reality on foreign courts

July 6, 2026

At just 13 years old, Alexandra Eala swapped Manila’s humid streets for sunlit courts halfway across the world. She wasn’t chasing fame or fancy vacations, but something much tougher: a real shot at pro tennis in a country where basketball steals every spotlight. Most kids her age were still figurin

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Celebrities who started serving seafood before they became famous

July 6, 2026

Many famous faces once clocked in at Red Lobster to pay the bills. Take Nicki Minaj, who scooped up seafood trays before she topped charts with hits like “Super Bass. ” She once joked on TV that any audience member might have been her former customer, a quiet reminder that overnight fame often start

politics

Anchorage Assembly Stands Divided Over George Martinez’s Flight

July 3, 2026

The Anchorage Assembly faces a split decision about what to do next with Representative George Martinez after state regulators fined him for misusing campaign money on a round‑trip trip to Florida. Three members—Erin Baldwin Day, Keith McCormick and Sydney Scout—plan to introduce a resolution tha

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Veteran Hands Over the Wheel of Appliance Repair

July 2, 2026

Dave Pulkrabek has spent over forty years fixing household gadgets after a long stint in the Army. As he moves into retirement, he is passing his company to another service member so the shop stays in veteran hands. Pulkrabek started Appliance Service Company back in 1979, using skills he honed w

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Deschamps: A Basque Story of Football, Faith and Identity

July 1, 2026

Didier Deschamps grew up in Bayonne, a small town tucked into the French side of the Basque region. The area is famous for its tight‑knit families, proud traditions and a love of sport that runs deep. From a young age he tried many games – rugby, handball, running – but at eleven he chose football a