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Basketball Bargaining: Players and League Work Toward a Deal

March 12, 2026

In Midtown, the WNBA and its players’ union kept talks going late into a third day to avoid delaying the league’s 30th season. After an earlier 12‑hour meeting that ended at dawn without agreement, both sides returned to the Langham Hotel for more talks. Players Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Bria

religion

Morning Lights, Night Feasts: Ramadan in Detroit

March 11, 2026

In the early gray of a Detroit morning, a woman named Zarina moves through her house with quiet purpose. She wakes before sunrise so she and her three children can share a simple pre‑fast meal. The food is light: protein drinks, vitamins, water, and dates that echo a tradition from centuries ago. R

entertainment

Raves Rise as Lagos Youth Reject Table‑Heavy Clubs

March 6, 2026

In Lagos, a new party style is taking over. Young people are ditching the old club scene that relies on pricey tables and fancy drinks. Instead, they head to raves where the focus is on dancing and music, not money. The traditional club model in Lagos encourages a competition to buy the most expens

entertainment

Grim Dawn Turns Ten With a Huge Expansion That Feels Like a New Game

February 26, 2026

Grim Dawn has hit its 10‑year milestone, and the studio behind it is celebrating by dropping a massive new chapter called “Fangs of Asterkarn. ” The update promises more than just extra loot; it adds a whole new world to explore, almost as big as the original game. The developers say they had no

entertainment

A Funny Take on Retirement and Secrets

February 17, 2026

A new comedy show called "Can You Keep a Secret? " has just wrapped up its first season. It's about a couple who pretend to die to get insurance money and then hide out while waiting for the cash. Sounds wild, right? The show stars Mandip Gill, who many know from "Doctor Who. " She plays a police o

opinion

A Quiet Night at the Airport

February 8, 2026

The plan was simple: catch a late‑night flight and connect to the next one on time. Instead, the traveler found himself with only ten minutes between a closed gate and a different terminal. A kind airline staff member saw the frustration, booked an early morning flight for the next day, and handed a

science

Night‑time Guardians of the Everglades

February 7, 2026

The University of Florida’s wildlife team, called “Croc Docs, ” spends most nights in the Everglades hunting two dangerous species: alligators that need health checks and Burmese pythons that threaten native life. Instead of waiting for the sun, they launch airboats under moonlight and use radio

lifestyle

Sip Smart: Top Non-Alcoholic Beers You Should Try in 2026

January 26, 2026

More people are choosing to drink less alcohol. This is good news for those who love beer but want to avoid the downsides of alcohol. The market for non-alcoholic beer has grown a lot in the last ten years. These beers taste like the real thing but without the alcohol. Experts and bartenders have s

sports

South Carolina's Surprising Loss: A Lesson in Basketball

January 24, 2026

South Carolina's women's basketball team faced a tough defeat against Oklahoma, ranking 16th. Coach Dawn Staley pointed out that the loss was due to Oklahoma's strong will to win. The Gamecocks had a chance to secure the game in the final seconds, but a missed pass led to overtime. In overtime, Okl

health

North Carolina's Big Move: Wiping Out Medical Debt for Millions

January 21, 2026

North Carolina made a bold move. It cleared medical debt for 2. 5 million people. This happened because of a deal with all 99 hospitals in the state. They agreed to cancel old debts and offer discounts to those who qualify. Dawn Daly-Mack, a nurse from Gaston, got a surprise. She found a letter in