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Journey From Late‑Bloom to Big Ten Star

March 19, 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg’s rise feels like a sports fairy tale, yet it is rooted in hard work and family ties. Born on September 30, 2002, in Puerto Rico, he grew up moving from Cincinnati to Pennsauken, New Jersey. His parents, both former Dominican Republic athletes—his mother in volleyball and his father

health

Spinach Bites Pulled Over Possible Rodent Hair

March 19, 2026

Aldi’s frozen spinach bites are being taken off the shelves after a potential safety issue. The food firm that made them, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods Inc. , is based in New Jersey. The product in question is the Simply Nature Spinach Bites, sold in 12‑ounce plastic‑wrapped boxes. The U. S. Food and

politics

Hamilton County Faces Real Democratic Showdown

March 19, 2026

In a county where party backing often seals the race, voters will see an uncommon open contest on April 16. The event brings together current commissioner Stephanie Summerow Dumas, newcomer Meeka Owens, and immigrant educator Herman Najoli for a one‑hour debate that could decide the May 5 primary

crime

A Family Tale Turned Crime Story

March 19, 2026

The New York Times has teamed up with Serial Productions to launch a new five‑episode true‑crime podcast called “The Idiot. ” The series follows the life of Allen, a relative of opinion columnist M. Gessen, whose shocking conviction for attempting to hire a hitman against his former wife sets the pl

crime

Caught in a Love Scam: Hate Crime on a Dating App

March 19, 2026

A 24‑year‑old man from Campbell, New York, faces serious charges after police say he used a dating app to threaten and extort money from someone in Bath. The suspect, named Andrew Kidder, allegedly created fake profiles to lure victims and then demanded cash or gifts in exchange for keeping private

weather

Tornado Touches Down in Carroll County, Leaves Mild Damage Behind

March 19, 2026

A wind storm hit western Carroll County on Monday, and a small tornado touched down. The National Weather Service said the twister was about 150 yards wide and reached speeds up to 80 mph. It earned an EF‑0 rating, the lowest on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The tornado moved roughly 1. 6 miles from S

opinion

When Newsrooms Put Feelings Before Facts

March 19, 2026

Back in the late 1970s, a famous TV reporter named Mike Wallace didn’t soften any punches when he interviewed a powerful Iranian leader. He called out the leader’s harsh treatment of women and shared harsh words about him from other world leaders. Wallace believed his job was to report the news stra

health

Kent Outbreak: What Teens and Schools Need to Know

March 18, 2026

A sudden rise in meningococcal disease has hit Kent, a county on England’s southeast coast. The health agency reports about 20 young people have tested positive, and two students—one from the University of Kent and another from a nearby high school—have sadly died. Health officials say this spread i

crime

Baltimore County’s Crime Numbers Drop to a Five‑Year Low

March 18, 2026

Baltimore County police say that violent crime has fallen to its lowest point in five years. The 2025 report shows fewer homicides and non‑fatal shootings than ever before, while the department’s case‑solving rates hit record highs. In 2025, only 28 people were killed in the county—down from 55 i

politics

Tech Money in Illinois Primaries: A Mixed Battle

March 18, 2026

In the recent Illinois primary races, tech companies spent large sums to influence outcomes, but their impact was uneven. The cryptocurrency sector poured more than $10 million into a super PAC that opposed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s campaign, yet she still secured the Democratic nomination.