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A big day for New York basketball fans

June 19, 2026

Jalen Brunson didn’t just hold up the shiny NBA trophy—he let the whole city feel its weight. Fans packed lower Manhattan, stretching from subways to sidewalks, some standing so close on Broadway’s tall buildings’ shadows that they looked like a human wave. “We actually pulled this off, ” Brunson to

sports

High School Ultimate Stars Shine in 2026 Playoffs

June 17, 2026

The Burlington Free Press has named an All‑Championship squad for boys and girls Ultimate after the spring playoffs. They chose players who helped their teams win titles or push close to victory. The girls’ team includes Marlie Bushey from Milton High School, who finished her career with a sta

sports

Thunder’s Possible Roster Shake‑Up

June 4, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder are likely already deciding who to let go this offseason. One player that stands out is swingman Luguentz Dort, whose team option of $17. 7 million expires next summer. Dort has been with the Thunder since 2019, sharing a longest‑tenured status with superstar Shai Gilgeous‑

sports

Celebrity Stars Light Up the NBA Playoffs

April 21, 2026

The 2026 NBA playoffs drew a crowd that went beyond the hardwood, featuring some of Hollywood’s brightest faces. Instead of starting with the usual match‑ups at Madison Square Garden and Crypto. com Arena, this rewrite highlights how the presence of well‑known actors and musicians turned every ga

business

Pioneer seeds turn 100: how a small Iowa experiment grew into global farming change

April 21, 2026

Back in 1926, a farm kid from Iowa named Henry Wallace bet big on a new idea. He planted 40 acres near Johnston with hybrid corn seeds—something most farmers then saw as risky. That gamble didn’t just work; it rewrote the rules of agriculture. Today, those same fields (now home to one of the world’s

sports

Robert MacIntyre Seeks First PGA Tour Win at Texas Open as Storms Delay Play

April 5, 2026

Robert MacIntyre kept his Sunday morning tee time in sight after leading the shortened third round of the Valero Texas Open. Lightning cut short play mid-morning at TPC San Antonio’s Oaks Course, leaving the Scottish player at 15 under for the tournament—two strokes clear of Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg. S

opinion

When Newsrooms Put Feelings Before Facts

March 19, 2026

Back in the late 1970s, a famous TV reporter named Mike Wallace didn’t soften any punches when he interviewed a powerful Iranian leader. He called out the leader’s harsh treatment of women and shared harsh words about him from other world leaders. Wallace believed his job was to report the news stra

education

Celebrating Local Scholars: A Look at Their Academic Wins

March 14, 2026

Osceola County students are making waves far beyond their hometown, earning top honors at a variety of colleges and universities across the country. One standout is Jalen Amari Gummer, who earned a cum laude Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Furman University. His success is a reminder tha

entertainment

Hollywood's Hidden Smear Campaigns: A Closer Look

February 12, 2026

In the world of Hollywood, where fame and power often collide, a disturbing trend has emerged. Anonymous websites, filled with false accusations and defamatory claims, have been targeting individuals who have spoken out against powerful figures. These smear campaigns have been linked to a network of

politics

Utahns Unite in Cold Solidarity for Minnesota's Loss

January 25, 2026

In a show of unity, people in Utah braved the chilly evening to honor a man who lost his life in a distant state. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U. S. citizen, was shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis. This event sparked a wave of emotion and action across the country, reaching as far as Utah. On the