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College Transfer Rules in Flux: A New Game Plan

April 9, 2026

The way college teams find new players is changing fast. Big schools are using a system called the transfer portal to bring in athletes who have already played at other colleges. The most famous example this season was the Michigan Wolverines, who won a national basketball title with five players th

sports

Lemont Surges, Others Shine in Mid‑Week Games

April 9, 2026

Lemont’s baseball squad staged a dramatic comeback, scoring six runs in the sixth inning to overcome Montini and secure an 8‑7 victory. The turning point came when Zane Schneider singled off Grady Garofalo, driving in the decisive run with two outs. Lemont’s pitcher, Luke Marusarz, earned the win af

entertainment

Survivor 50: Trust vs. Strategy in a Tough Season

April 9, 2026

The latest round of eliminations on Survivor 50 has left fans debating what really wins games. Five players left recently—three with past wins under their belts. Colby Donaldson, Genevieve Mushaluk, and Kamilla Karthigesu all had trophies before, yet they all went home in the same stretch. What does

science

How tiny plant boosters help seeds survive the cold

April 9, 2026

Early spring planting is tricky for pepper and tomato growers because cold soil slows down seed sprouting and weakens baby plants. Scientists tested a two-step trick: soak seeds in a special sugar-like mix, let them dry, then spray the young plants with the same mix. The mix contains three tiny comp

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

education

Connecting Local Schools to Global Science with a Local Teacher’s Big Opportunity

April 8, 2026

A science teacher from Ottawa, Illinois, will spend part of his summer rubbing shoulders with some of the brightest minds in physics. Dan Fitzpatrick, who teaches at St. Bede Academy, has earned a spot in an elite program run by CERN, the famous research center in Switzerland. Out of thousands of ap

technology

Cyber threats rise as tensions grow between Iran and the US

April 8, 2026

Tensions between Iran and the US aren’t just playing out on battlefields or in diplomatic talks—they’re happening silently in cyberspace too. According to security agencies, Iranian hackers have stepped up attacks on key US systems since the conflict began. Their targets? Devices that control critic

business

How a Charity Linked to Madoff’s Circle Pumps Millions Into Causes It Battles

April 8, 2026

In 2011 a woman whose late husband once worked alongside Bernie Madoff set up a charity called Freedom Together. She’s still in charge, drawing a small paycheck while the foundation’s accounts swell with seven-figure donations every year. That steady flow of cash makes you wonder who really benefits

business

A Local Builder Making Big Changes in His Community

April 8, 2026

At 35, Chris Lovi isn’t just another construction manager—he’s someone who turned his own daily struggles into real solutions for others. For years, he spent hours stuck in traffic on Highway 101, frustrated by the slow, outdated roads. Instead of ignoring the problem, he joined Ghilotti Brothers Co

politics

Ukraine's War Lessons Spread to Asia

April 8, 2026

Countries in Asia are taking notice of Ukraine’s maritime defense strategies, which were shaped by years of war. After Russia’s invasion, Ukraine found creative ways to protect its Black Sea ports without a large navy. Instead of traditional warships, it used smaller, low-cost tools like robotic boa