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The NHL isn’t just playing games anymore. Inside Newark’s Prudential Center sits a hidden testing ground where the league tries out gadgets that might soon change how hockey works. Called the NHL Innovation Lab, this space lets tech experts, players, and refs mess around with new tools without disru

entertainment

Wrestling Fans in Unexpected Places

Celebrities often get labeled by their most famous roles, but many have a secret passion for wrestling that surprises fans. This isn’t just about watching occasional matches—some stars have built decades-long relationships with the sport. From childhood collectibles to surprise appearances at live e

education

A college board chair faces questions over truth in hiring process

A teachers' group at Mott Community College has filed a complaint saying the board chair gave conflicting statements about how the college hired its next president. The union claims the chair’s sworn testimony in December didn’t match what the board officially recorded months earlier. Official notes

health

Finding help far from home for Michigan’s struggling youth

Eleanor Middlin’s story isn’t unique—it’s a growing trend. As Michigan’s mental health resources for young people shrink, families are sending their kids out of state for care. Some travel for hours, others for thousands of miles. The reason? Michigan’s system can’t keep up. After the pandemic, more

Billionaire Candidate Faces Questions About Past Business Deals

Tom Steyer, a 68‑year‑old hedge fund founder who is now running for California governor, has found himself in the spotlight over his earlier investments. He once owned shares in a private prison company that now houses many immigrants waiting for deportation. During a recent town hall in San Dieg

technology

Apple’s Half‑Century Journey: Wins, Fumbles and Lessons Learned

Apple started in a small garage and now every third person on the planet uses one of its gadgets. The company grew by mixing strong branding with solid engineering, a mix that made it famous for selling an idea as much as a product. After the founder’s death, some say Apple slowed its pace of new br

National Money, Local Vote: A New Twist in Eau Claire Politics

The latest buzz in Eau Claire’s city council race shows that two big national groups have poured money into a local, nonpartisan election. One is the State & Local Election Alliance, and the other is the Working Families Party PAC. Together they have spent about $64, 545 on mailers, phone calls and

A Russian Air Force Leader Dies in Crimea Plane Crash

A senior officer of Russia’s air force lost his life when a military transport plane went down in Crimea last month. The crash killed 30 people, according to a high‑ranking official who spoke with local media. The pilot was Alexander Otroshchenko, commander of the 45th Army under the Northern Fleet

U. S. Delegates Visit Cuba, Demand End to Trump’s Energy Blockade

Three paragraphs: A pair of Democratic congressmen, Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson, spent five days in Havana to witness firsthand how a U. S. oil embargo has harmed ordinary Cubans. They met with President Miguel Diaz‑Canel, Cuban lawmakers and officials at the foreign ministry. The visit ca

education

School Board Plans New Kid’s Building Without a Voter Vote