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Mar 20 2026SPORTS

Dusty May: From Small‑Town Roots to Michigan’s Basketball Leader

Dusty May grew up in a quiet Indiana town called Solsberry, where life was simple and hard work mattered. After high school he played basketball at a local college before becoming a student manager for the famous coach Bob Knight. That early experience taught him that success comes from careful plan

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Mar 16 2026OPINION

Dubai’s Quiet Battle: When Luxury Meets Danger

Dubai has long been seen as a shining example of modern wealth and safety. People from around the world flock to its gleaming towers, luxury shops, and smooth highways. But a series of attacks began on February 28, turning the city into an unexpected frontline. Around March 8 a drone that looked

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Trump Shares a 1998 Elevator Brawl with Kobe Bryant

During a recent Kentucky rally, President Trump met YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul. The conversation drifted from politics to personal history, and Paul asked if Trump had ever fought someone in person. The former president recalled a memorable incident from 1998 that involved NBA stars, including the

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Mar 13 2026OPINION

Family Bonds Tested: Lessons From Lockdown Life

During the first wave of a global health crisis, most people found themselves staying at home for months. Some families felt closer, while others struggled to keep things together. Research into this period examined more than 160 studies about how couples and children coped. The findings sh

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Mar 11 2026SCIENCE

Data and Models: How They Shaped COVID‑19 Decisions

During the pandemic, leaders had to act fast. A survey of 112 people who worked on COVID‑19 in the U. S. looked at how useful data, models and teamwork were for making those decisions. Most respondents said that having data and predictive tools helped them choose the right actions. The biggest pr

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Mar 04 2026EDUCATION

Job Fair Opens Doors for New Careers in DuPage Schools

DuPage County’s education system is looking to fill a growing list of vacancies, and the first job fair organized by the regional office aims to match candidates with those needs. The event will run from 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. on April 9 at the Jack T. Knuepfer Administration Building in Wheaton, and an

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Travel Chaos Hits Dubai Tennis and Paralympic Athletes

Dubai’s recent tennis tournament has turned into a logistical nightmare. After the ATP 500 event finished, players and staff found themselves stranded because flights were canceled amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The ATP said only a handful of athletes and their teams remain in Dubai, but the

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Feb 25 2026SPORTS

Boozer’s Big‑Hit Boosts Duke’s Rank

Duke’s star freshman, Cameron Boozer, is drawing national attention as a top NBA draft pick. In a recent game at Notre Dame, he scored 24 points while shooting only eight field‑goal attempts. His efficiency earned Duke a 44‑point win, 100–56. Boozer’s scoring came largely from the free‑throw line.

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Nexperia Secures $60M Boost to Expand Chip Production

Dutch state bank Invest International has agreed to lend Nexperia $60 million, aiming to grow the company’s chip output worldwide. The money will help upgrade factories, raise production rates and boost overall efficiency. This financial support comes after a supply crunch that hit the automotive

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Milan Olympics: A Condom Shortage Reveals More Than Medals

During the Winter Games, athletes seemed to treat Valentine’s week like a sprint, racing through free condom supplies and emptying dispensers before the competition began. Organisers had handed out about 10, 000 condoms across city and mountain venues to encourage safe habits among the mostly young,

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