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Richland One moves past financial warning, focuses on stronger future

April 15, 2026

South Carolina’s Richland One school district just escaped a financial red flag that had been hanging over its operations for nearly two years. The state first raised concerns in August 2024, bumping the district from a basic watch list to a stricter caution label. Auditors flagged several weak spot

business

A New Path to Motherhood: From Corporate CEO to Surrogacy Founder

April 14, 2026

The story begins with a woman who spent years in high‑pressure jobs at places like Bank of America and a tech consulting firm. She led big teams, managed projects worth millions, and felt she had “made it” in business. Yet something deeper tugged at her every day. When she was 26, after already h

politics

City Fixes and New Food Stores: A Fresh Look at the Mayor’s First 100 Days

April 13, 2026

The mayor used a big rally in Queens to say that the next part of his term will focus on small, everyday fixes – what he calls “pothole politics. ” He also announced three new promises for the rest of his time in office: opening five city‑run grocery stores, making all trash containers available eve

health

Should kids get their measles shot earlier in Michigan?

April 9, 2026

Michigan has seen a handful of measles cases pop up recently, with seven in Washtenaw County and one in Monroe County. Health experts are urging parents in seven counties to think about giving their babies a measles vaccine sooner than usual. Normally, kids get their first dose around their first bi

politics

A young woman caught in the middle of military life and immigration rules

April 8, 2026

A young woman who grew up in the U. S. since infancy has spent the last few days caught between joining her new husband’s military life and facing possible deportation. Annie Yaritza Ramos Alvarado was taken into custody by immigration officers while she was at a military base in Louisiana last week

health

Where your kids get the best healthcare might surprise you

April 8, 2026

A new study looks at how well each state supports children’s health, but the results aren’t always what you’d expect. Most kids have insurance, yet families still struggle with big bills—on average, parents pay around $6, 850 a year just to cover their children under work-based plans. That shows hav

health

Risky Drug Mixes: What Kids in Taiwan Face

April 5, 2026

A new look at how kids in Taiwan can end up in danger after taking medicines shows that certain patterns make serious harm more likely. The study examined records from 1991 to 2020 for children under 18 who were admitted with drug‑related problems. By looking at a full thirty‑year span, researchers

sports

Koa Peat: Faith, Basketball and a Viral Twist

April 5, 2026

The buzz around Koa Peat has reached new heights after a clip went viral, suggesting he might leave basketball for religious work. The video, shared by Jon Root, claims Peat said that faith is his true calling and that basketball is not his purpose. The clip has gathered thousands of likes, but the

lifestyle

Boulder’s icy dip warms hearts and raises funds

April 5, 2026

Every winter, some people jump into icy waters to raise money for good causes. In Boulder, hundreds chose to take a chilly leap last Saturday at the annual Polar Plunge. The event raises funds for Special Olympics Colorado, supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. This year’s plunge happe

celebrities

Celebrities Turning a Year Older on April 4th

April 4, 2026

April 4 brings another batch of stars celebrating their birthdays. Among the most notable is actor Robert Downey Jr. , who marks 61 years today. Producer Clive Davis, a Brooklyn native, reaches the milestone of 94 years. His long career in music has shaped many iconic artists. Hugo Weaving, known