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Disney’s Magic Comes to Mackay: A Look Behind the Curtain

March 28, 2026

Mackay, a city in Queensland, is getting ready for a big event this December. A traveling exhibition celebrating Disney’s 100-year history will open at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre. Visitors won’t just see famous characters—they’ll get a close-up look at rarely shown items, like cost

environment

Pesticides Infiltrate Protected Waters Despite Conservation Rules

March 28, 2026

Scientists tested water in Brazil’s Protected Areas and found pesticide pollution almost everywhere. Samples from streams inside conservation zones and outside showed high traces of farm chemicals. The study tested 46 substances and spotted 15 types, including common herbicides, insecticides, and fu

lifestyle

Life on the Trail: Simple Joys From an Alaskan Bike Ride

March 28, 2026

Two friends pedal through Alaska’s winter wilderness with little more than bikes, snacks, and a plan. The journey started in Fairbanks when the temperature barely climbed above 0°F. Loaded with gear, they rode east on a packed trail, then turned onto a smooth bike path leading past the university. S

sports

Could Sheffield United change their game plan if a midfield star leaves?

March 28, 2026

Sheffield United faces a big decision this summer about their midfielder Gustavo Hamer. A Turkish club called Trabzonspor reportedly wants to sign him, but their latest offer is way above what they previously proposed. At €20 million, it’s more than triple their earlier £6 million bid. Hamer has bee

opinion

Oakland schools face another challenge: a lawsuit over heritage months

March 28, 2026

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) runs on tight funds, serving mostly low-income students who need stable classrooms more than legal battles. Yet the state education department just filed a lawsuit claiming the district didn't do enough to fight antisemitism—despite no clear evidence of widespr

health

Social media’s hidden costs: A legal win for one young woman’s mental health

March 28, 2026

A young woman in her twenties recently won a $3 million lawsuit against tech giants Meta and YouTube, proving that social media’s endless scroll isn’t just a habit—it can cause real harm. The case centered on a woman identified in court as K. G. M. , who testified that years of near-constant social

opinion

Politics at Dinner: Did We Lose Good Manners Over Posts?

March 28, 2026

Grandparents kept politics off the dinner table. Not because they didn’t care, but because they valued harmony. Today, silence often feels like suspicion. Social media changed the game: what used to be private chats now blast to strangers instantly. Algorithms push loudest voices, not deepest though

politics

Spain’s Housing Tax Plan Hits Political Roadblocks

March 28, 2026

Spain’s government wanted to slap a 100% tax on non-EU property buyers to cool off a red-hot housing market. The idea was simple: make it too expensive for outsiders to buy homes, so locals could compete again. But after a year of headlines and political speeches, the plan hasn’t even reached a vote

business

Budget Battles: How a School District Scrutinized Contracts and Trips

March 27, 2026

A recent probe in a large Colorado school district has turned the spotlight on nearly $3 million of contracts and questions about international travel. The investigation, led by the board president, focuses on agreements signed between the district and a Texas‑based education firm called Education A

education

Big Boosts: Which New Jersey Schools Get the Most Money?

March 27, 2026

The new education budget plan announced by Gov. Mikie Sherrill promises to raise state funding for more than 400 school districts in New Jersey. While most schools will receive modest increases capped at 6%, nine districts stand out with hikes exceeding 7%. These gains are largely tied to special ed