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Kansas Wins Top High‑School Star

April 29, 2026

The 2026 class’s leading recruit, Tyran Stokes, has chosen the University of Kansas. Standing 6‑foot‑7 and a five‑star forward from Rainier Beach in Washington, Stokes turned down offers from Kentucky, Oregon and several other schools before signing with Coach Bill Self. Kansas now has five to

politics

Governor Debate Sparks Fire‑Like Rifts Over Gas, Homes and Climate

April 29, 2026

The debate that took place on Tuesday night in Pomona College’s historic auditorium turned into a heated showdown over California’s biggest pain points. Candidates took turns attacking each other while promising quick fixes for gas prices, housing shortages and climate‑related disasters. The Republ

politics

California Governor Debate: A Fresh Look at the Candidates

April 29, 2026

A debate held at Pomona College drew eight hopefuls for California’s governor seat. The event was watched by students just before the state begins mailing ballots for its June primary. The race is tight, with five contenders hovering near each other in the polls. A televised showdown was seen as a c

sports

Ravens Pick Undrafted QB Diego Pavia

April 29, 2026

The Baltimore team has signed the undrafted quarterback Diego Pavia before his rookie camp. Pavia will join the roster on a standard three‑year contract. He is one of several QBs who found teams after not being drafted, following players like Jalon Daniels and Haynes King. Pavia played four

opinion

Finding a better way for Alaska's schools

April 29, 2026

Alaska's schools face tough problems today. Many classrooms have fewer students than before. Some people think closing schools is the only answer. But that misses the real issue. Years of decisions have left schools struggling. Money problems make it hard to help students. When schools can't give k

sports

Basketball gets bigger and Tennessee faces tough choices

April 29, 2026

Next year the NCAA basketball tournaments will grow. Instead of the usual number, 76 teams will compete in both the men’s and women’s events starting in 2027. That’s twenty more spots than before. The change comes as college sports leaders look for ways to give more schools a shot at the national sp

sports

When sports betting rules get broken, the fallout affects everyone

April 29, 2026

Two former Fordham basketball players now face permanent exclusion from college sports after an investigation linked them to a betting scandal. Elijah Gray and Will Richardson were found to have talked about throwing a game for cash, though only Gray admitted some involvement. The NCAA stepped in af

politics

What college really teaches students about extreme beliefs

April 29, 2026

A recent case involved a highly educated engineer facing legal consequences after being connected to political violence. Data shows this isn’t an isolated incident. Surveys indicate most Americans without a college education reject violence for political causes, but that number rises significantly a

celebrities

The quiet power behind La La Anthony’s life choices isn’t a celebrity

April 29, 2026

La La Anthony has lived in the spotlight for years, but she just revealed the real influence in her life: her son Kiyan. At an event, she made it clear that no one—not managers, celebrities, or public figures—holds more sway over her decisions than her 19-year-old son. "He’s the only one who can tel

weather

A Cop Who Chases Storms in His Free Time

April 29, 2026

Most people know police officers for traffic stops and patrol work, but one deputy in Illinois does double duty as a weather watcher. Sean Berry has spent years tracking storms while keeping the peace, a hobby that started when he was just a kid. He grew up near Plainfield, where an awful tornado in