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Black Car Sought in Chicago Teen’s Fatal Scooter Crash

April 11, 2026

On a quiet March evening near 77th Street and South Shore, a life changed in seconds when a dark Ford Fusion struck a group of teens on an electric scooter. The collision left 15-year-old Violet Harris dead and another 13-year-old seriously hurt. Police now believe the hit-and-run driver fled the sc

education

Northern California cheers as NASA’s moon mission takes center stage

April 11, 2026

On a Friday evening in Oakland, the Chabot Space and Science Center buzzed with excitement as locals gathered to celebrate Artemis II, the first crewed moon mission in over fifty years. The Orion capsule splashed down off San Diego at 5:07 p. m. , signaling the mission’s success. While the astronaut

politics

What 2028 Looks Like for Democrats and Cuba

April 11, 2026

Kamala Harris already has a big edge if she runs in 2028. The National Action Network event in New York showed it. Big crowds cheered for her, making clear she’s still the favorite among Black voters. Even after losing to Trump in 2024, early polls put her on top. Other Democrats like governors from

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Why the 25th Amendment Keeps Coming Up in US Politics

April 11, 2026

The 25th Amendment, added to the Constitution in 1967, was meant to fix a big hole in the rules about who takes over if the president can’t do the job. Before 1967, the vice presidency stayed empty for years at a time—sometimes because the VP died, resigned, or became president themselves. That’s wh

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Could Harris Return in 2028? Democrats Face Tough Choices

April 11, 2026

Harris dropped out of the 2024 race after losing to Trump, yet she hasn’t ruled out another try in 2028. Speaking at a civil rights gathering in New York, she gave a cautious but open response when asked whether she’d run again. “I might, I might, ” she said, drawing cheers from the crowd. Her reaso

lifestyle

Akiko Freeman: A Winemaker Making Waves Locally and Globally

April 9, 2026

Akiko Freeman isn’t just a name on a bottle of wine—she’s a bridge between cultures. The co-owner of Freeman Winery in Sebastopol has spent years blending her Japanese heritage with California’s winemaking traditions. A major recognition is coming her way on April 23 in San Francisco, where she’ll a

sports

Kayla Harrison’s tough call on weight cuts and UFC’s next move

April 8, 2026

Kayla Harrison isn’t just another fighter facing tough choices—she’s one of the best ever, and her body is telling her to stop before it’s too late. For years, she’s pushed her limits to compete in the UFC’s bantamweight division, dropping from her natural fighting weight of 145 or 155 pounds down t

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Wisconsin Judges and Georgia Rep Race Set the Stage for Fall Elections

April 7, 2026

In Wisconsin, voters will choose a new justice for the state Supreme Court while Georgia’s 14th District holds a runoff to replace former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. The outcomes could signal how the political climate is shifting ahead of the midterms. The Wisconsin contest pits Democrat

business

New Businesses Get Green Lights in Local Licensing Update

April 5, 2026

A fresh batch of entrepreneurs has crossed the finish line, receiving official business licenses that allow them to operate legally across a variety of sectors. The latest approvals include a hair salon, a jewelry shop, a bookkeeping service, and several other enterprises ranging from medical specia

politics

When Tech Meets Courtroom Drama

April 4, 2026

A Texas judge’s frustration with a minor tech issue turned into a public controversy after he publicly humiliated an IT worker who simply pointed out there was no problem. The video shows the judge demanding the employee acknowledge an issue that wasn’t there, then dismissing him in a condescending