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The Grim Reality of Capital Punishment

March 13, 2026

People often think the death penalty is only for the most terrible offenders. In reality, those who face execution are usually poor, have learning disabilities, and rarely get strong legal help. They also face higher chances of being sentenced to death when their victim is white. A case in Alabama

sports

Murray’s New Stop and Other Sports Moves

March 12, 2026

Kyler Murray, the 28‑year‑old quarterback who has spent seven NFL seasons and one playoff game, is heading to the Minnesota Vikings this Thursday for a visit. Fans hoping he will jump to the Steelers instead of staying with his current team are likely disappointed, as the Vikings remain a priority i

politics

Food Stamps vs. Sweet Treats: A Legal Battle

March 12, 2026

Food‑stamp users across the United States have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Agriculture, challenging rules that stop them from buying sugary drinks, energy drinks and candy with their benefits. The complaint, filed in a Washington, D. C. , federal court, argues that the restrictions

celebrities

Barbra Streisand Earns Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes

March 11, 2026

Barbra Streisand will be awarded an honorary Palme d’Or during the 79th Cannes Film Festival in May, marking her debut appearance at the event. The award is a recognition of her long‑standing influence on cinema and popular culture. The ceremony will take place on May 23, the day the festival han

politics

A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

March 7, 2026

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors

crime

Mayor’s Party Turns Into Legal Nightmare

March 7, 2026

The first woman to lead DeRidder, Misty Roberts, faced a shocking fall from grace after a house gathering for her son’s birthday spiraled into serious criminal allegations. While serving as mayor, she invited teenagers to her home and offered them alcohol, a decision that later became the centerpiec

health

New Autism Research Group Stands Up to Controversial Committee

March 3, 2026

Scientists and advocates have announced a fresh, independent body that will chart the future of autism studies. The new group aims to set priorities based on solid science, offering a counterpoint to a federal panel that many feel is tainted by questionable views. The federal committee was reshap

health

Vaccine Hero’s Warning: Why We Must Keep the Shield Up

March 3, 2026

The story begins in 1957, when a young doctor named Stanley Plotkin was on his first night as a pediatric intern. A frantic father brought in a 3‑year‑old who could barely breathe, and before the doctor could even look at him, the boy died. The culprit was Haemophilus influenzae type b, a bacteria t

sports

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in February

February 28, 2026

In late February, fans voted on the standout athletes from high‑school games that wrapped up by the end of the month. Winners receive certificates and can print them from a shared Dropbox folder starting the following Monday. Teams are encouraged to send pictures of their athletes holding these awar

sports

Blues Set Huge Price Tag on Robert Thomas Trade

February 28, 2026

The St. Louis Blues have set a steep price for their star center, Robert Thomas. GM Doug Armstrong wants three first‑round assets in the top half of the draft. That could be a young established player, a promising prospect, and a high draft pick. Thomas’s contract adds another layer of diffic