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A former U. S. president has filed a new lawsuit, demanding at least $10 billion in damages from the Wall Street Journal. The suit follows an earlier complaint that a federal judge dismissed because it did not meet the legal standard for defamation against public figures. The lawsuit claims that

Family‑Run Petting Zoo Brings Smiles to the County

A small idea at a pumpkin patch turned into a traveling petting zoo that now visits schools, parties and community events across East Contra Costa County and beyond. Robert and Katy Kerling started the venture after a neighbor asked them to run a petting zoo at a local pumpkin patch in 2023. Their o

How giving back brings people together more than politics ever could

At a high-end Michigan gathering, one speaker argued that unifying Americans might be simpler than politicians think. Instead of debates or policies, the answer could lie in the same values many hold dear: helping those who protect the country. Gary Sinise, best known for a famous war movie role, sh

business

What Happens When Leaders Stop Chasing Answers and Start Asking Questions?

Leaders today face a strange paradox. With AI handling more decisions, they’re expected to do the opposite of what machines excel at—embrace uncertainty instead of running from it. At a recent gathering of workplace innovators, speakers highlighted curiosity as the real superpower in an era of insta

sports

Titans’ New Defensive Boost: What Amani Hooker’s Words Mean for Fans

Amani Hooker, the veteran safety drafted by Tennessee in 2019, remains a steady presence amid the team’s frequent roster and coaching shifts. In the latest offseason, the Titans’ secondary saw a major overhaul: former players like Darrell Baker Jr. and Xavier Woods departed, while newcomers such

Big Savings on Epson’s 4K Home Theater Projector

Epson has cut the price of its high‑end 4K projector by $400, bringing it to just under $2, 300. The model is a short‑throw laser projector that can be set up a few inches from the wall and still fill the room with a 120‑inch picture. Its brightness is 3, 600 lumens, so it works well even when

education

Turning ideas into action for Reading students

A small but growing organization in Reading has quietly changed the game for local students by funding adventures most could never afford. The group offers things like field trips to Broadway, hydroponic gardening classes, and summer camps—all aimed at showing kids that their city is just the starti

technology

A budget-friendly 5G phone with a paper-like screen is on sale

Budget shoppers who care about eye comfort and long battery life might want to check out the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G. Right now it’s selling for $230, a $55 drop from its usual $285 price tag. The phone’s screen uses NXTPAPER 3. 0 technology, which tries to copy the look and feel of real paper while c

celebrities

Baby Midas Arrives Early, Parents Share New Journey

May 26, 2026

A new family member has joined the McAfee household after a tense delivery that required an emergency C‑section. The baby, named Midas Robert McAfee, was born on May 22, just four weeks before his due date. His mother faced severe preeclampsia, which made the pregnancy high risk and forced medical i