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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

Ames’ Rising Star: How Home, Faith and Hard Work Shape a Basketball Player

Tamin Lipsey grew up in Ames, Iowa, where the love for basketball is almost a way of life. From an early age he practiced on neighborhood courts, turning every dribble into a lesson in teamwork and determination. His talent caught the eye of scouts while he was still in middle school, earning a scho

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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

Keaton Wagler: From Kansas Courts to College Stardom

Keaton Wagler grew up in Shawnee, Kansas, where basketball was a daily ritual. His parents, both former college players, ran the house with drills and game talk, creating a home that felt like a practice gym. This early immersion gave him a feel for the game far beyond simple skills. When he reac

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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

Science, Faith and the Story Behind a Book

The book that sparked debate about how science and religion can fit together was written in the early 1970s by a historian named Reijer Hooykaas. Scholars later argued that the work was either a simple attempt to prove harmony or, at worst, an apologetic for Protestant views. New research shows t

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Mar 26 2026CRIME

Mill Valley church vandalism stirs questions about motive and response

A Newark man now faces hate crime charges after sneaking into a historic Mill Valley church late Tuesday night. Police pulled him out of the building just before midnight after responding to reports of a late-night disturbance near the church grounds. What started as a simple call about a running ca

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Mar 26 2026LIFESTYLE

Travel Plans Don't Need to Derail Your Health

Business trips mess with your body more than you think. Airports, cramped flights, and back-to-back meetings create a perfect storm for exhaustion. Your sleep schedule gets flipped upside down, meals happen at random times, and the hotel you stay in feels like it’s built with malfunctioning pipes. T

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

US Leader’s Travel Plans Raise Eyebrows Before Big Vote in Hungary

A top American official is set to land in Budapest just days before Hungarians head to the polls. The trip by the US vice president follows a pattern: Washington has lately backed Hungary’s longtime leader ahead of tight elections. Polls show the prime minister slipping behind a rival who argues for

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Mar 25 2026OPINION

Lehigh Valley Wins Big Pharma Plant by Building a Ready‑Made Workforce

The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) recently revealed how the region secured a $3. 5 billion manufacturing site for Eli Lilly. The location on the Upper Macungie property offered essential infrastructure: a new interchange off Interstate 78, updated power from PPL, and zoning

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Mar 25 2026RELIGION

Free Speech Wins for a Mississippi Preacher

A preacher from Mississippi, Gabriel Olivier, was stopped by local police for talking about his faith outside a city amphitheater. The mayor’s rule said only certain areas were allowed for “protests. ” Olivier paid a small fine and got probation, but he still wanted to speak near the venue. He sued

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

Big Money vs. Big Games: Why College Sports Should Stay Amateur

A new voice in the debate is Senator Tommy Tuberville, who says that letting billionaires own college teams could hurt the spirit of college sports. He argues for a model like the NFL, where all 32 teams share revenue equally instead of having one powerful conference dominate. The NFL’s history show

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Mar 25 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports: A Coach’s View on Growth, Health and Fun

In Anchorage, three veteran coaches from the city’s oldest high schools share a common belief: sports in school are more than games; they shape young people’s lives. They have spent decades on the sidelines, watching kids learn resilience, teamwork and how to handle failure. Their stories show

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