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Finding the Right Yardsticks for Sports Programs That Help Communities

March 18, 2026

Sports aren’t just about competition—they can also change lives. Programs that use sports to teach teamwork, discipline, and health often struggle to prove their impact. How do we know if these efforts are really working? That’s where measuring success becomes tricky. A review looked at tools to tra

politics

First‑Day Votes Show Early Voters Lead

March 17, 2026

The primary on Tuesday saw many people voting early, but the numbers on Election Day matched last year’s turnout. At a school in Evanston, an 18‑year‑old student tried voting for the first time. She said it felt normal because her parents had voted before. The student liked meeting candidat

politics

Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Under Scrutiny

March 17, 2026

The United Farm Workers has decided to stop all planned events honoring its founder, Cesar Chavez, after receiving what it calls “troubling allegations. ” The union did not specify the claims but described them as serious enough to warrant action. A number of celebrations across the country have alr

politics

Israel Claims to Have Killed High‑Rank Iranian Officials

March 17, 2026

Israel says it has eliminated Ali Larijani, the top aide on Iran’s security council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, a senior Basij commander. The claims came from Defence Minister Israel Katz and the Israeli military’s public statement on X. Iran has neither confirmed nor denied the reports, leaving the

crime

Chaos at Daytona Beach Spring Break

March 17, 2026

Daytona Beach has seen a sudden surge of trouble during its spring break. A large, unofficial crowd gathered on the coast, and police struggled to keep order. Over the weekend, four separate shootings were reported, putting local law‑makers and officers on high alert. Video from a balcony at the Oce

crime

True Crime in 2025: New Voices, Old Stories

March 17, 2026

The year 2025 offered a surprising shift in the true‑crime world, moving away from flashy rehashes and toward deeper, more human stories. Some releases still followed the old formula: a new angle on a famous serial killer or a celebrity drama that feels rushed to beat online rivals. But many f

religion

A Quiet Shift in America’s Spiritual Landscape

March 17, 2026

Recent data shows that the decline in church attendance and rise of atheism have slowed, with more people identifying as Christian or joining other faiths. Researchers note that the percentage of adults who say they belong to a religion or have no religion has stayed steady over five years. Some sch

politics

How Policies Shape Faith and Family

March 17, 2026

In the United States, people who say they have no religious affiliation—often called “nones”—now outnumber Catholics and trail Protestants by only a few points. Although many of these nones still believe in God, they differ from traditional churchgoers in ways that can affect society. Studies show t

sports

Raven Johnson: A Basketball Star with Roots and Resilience

March 17, 2026

A young athlete from Atlanta has become a symbol of hard work on the court. Raven Johnson grew up in a city known for its sports culture, where she played at Westlake High School. While there, she helped her team capture four consecutive state championships and earned national honors as a top

health

Spiritual Strength Helps Breast Cancer Patients Stay Strong

March 17, 2026

Women who learn to connect with their inner faith often feel less anxious and more hopeful when fighting breast cancer. Research shows that talking about beliefs, praying or meditating can lift mood and reduce stress in patients. In a recent study, doctors asked women about their spiritual hab