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supreme courts power

A Staten Island activist's life marked by bold opinions and lasting impact

May 16, 2026

Robert Zahn spent over two decades shaping Staten Island's political scene, first as a utility worker at Ground Zero, then as a conservative organizer who never shied from debate. His 17-year fight with prostate cancer ended at 60, leaving behind a legacy of unfiltered opinions and grassroots activi

technology

Schools Fight Back: Tech Giants Pay Up in Youth Addiction Lawsuits

May 16, 2026

A small Kentucky school district just forced YouTube and Snapchat’s parent companies to settle lawsuits claiming their apps hurt students’ mental health. The Breathitt County School District argued that social media addiction created extra work for teachers and counselors—and now the companies are p

crypto

My Pet Hooligan mixes crypto with cartoons in a bold new experiment

May 16, 2026

Back in 2026 the team behind My Pet Hooligan decided to launch its new digital token $HOOLI at the exact moment the 30th episode of its animated series dropped. Instead of a boring press release, the token launch became the climax of a story arc called “Hell or High Hooli, ” a 30-episode comedy that

sports

Paul Reed: From Orlando\'s Courts to the NBA

May 16, 2026

Paul Reed\'s journey in basketball started in Orlando, Florida, where he spent his early years. Born in 1999, he grew up in a family that valued sports and hard work. African-American by ethnicity, Reed\'s upbringing in a U. S. household shaped his identity both on and off the court. His father\'s b

politics

Higher Learning: Who Really Benefits From Diversity Rules?

May 16, 2026

Colleges keep finding sneaky ways to keep race-based admission policies alive even after the Supreme Court said they were illegal. The twist? Medical schools now tie funding to reaching certain diversity targets – but studies show those targets don’t actually help patients. Schools push teachers to

business

US factories bounce back but war risks still loom

May 16, 2026

April saw American factories bounce back strongly, with output jumping by its biggest margin in over a year. Cars and tech gear led the charge, thanks to heavy spending on artificial intelligence and renewed consumer demand after months of slowdowns. Yet even as production picks up speed, growing su

politics

How Much Power Does the Energy Secretary Really Have Over Your Lights?

May 16, 2026

A courtroom debate last week asked a big question: Can one person in the government decide when the nation’s power grid is in trouble—and then keep old, polluting plants running without much say from anyone else? The case started after the Department of Energy ordered a Michigan coal plant to stay o

sports

Stanford''s women''s basketball team faces a tough rebuild after years of dominance

May 16, 2026

Stanford''s women''s basketball team used to be a powerhouse, making the NCAA Tournament every year for nearly 40 seasons. Under the former coach, the team won three national titles and reached the Final Four fourteen times. But since the coach retired in 2024, things have taken a sharp turn. The te

business

Leadership coaching works better when you focus on the whole picture

May 16, 2026

Leadership training usually starts with fixing one person at a time. But that approach misses a big part of the equation. People don’t lead in a bubble. They work inside teams, companies, and cultures that shape every choice they make. Research shows that companies investing in employee growth earn

politics

Voters in San Diego County face a tricky choice this fall

May 16, 2026

San Diego County supervisors plan to bundle three big changes into one November vote. First, they want an ethics board for elected leaders. Second, they propose a new budget watchdog to check spending. Third, supervisors could serve three terms instead of two. Each idea sounds reasonable on its own