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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Katy Perry and others to light up World Cup kickoffs with live performances

The World Cup is getting a musical head start this year. Before any ball is kicked, big names will take the stage in three cities to hype up fans. In California, where the U. S. team opens against Paraguay, Katy Perry will headline a star-studded lineup that also includes Future, Lisa, Tyla, Anitta,

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix’s Another Life: A Sci-Fi Show With Surprising Connections and Weak Execution

Seven years ago, Netflix quietly launched a sci-fi series that ended up bringing back some familiar faces from a classic space drama. The show, Another Life, was meant to stand on its own, but it accidentally became a reunion for actors from Battlestar Galactica—one of the most respected sci-fi seri

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Apr 15 2026SPORTS

New Ice Sheet Gives Coeur d’Alene More Skating Space

The Kootenai Youth Recreation Organization (KYRO) is taking a big step to keep local skaters on the ice by building a second rink at Frontier Ice Arena. The arena has already stretched its capacity with every available sheet of ice in use, so a new, NHL‑sized surface is the logical next move.

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Mar 25 2026SPORTS

Ilia Malinin Aims for a Comeback at the World Championships

Ilia Malinin left the Milan ice rink after the Olympic gala and set his sights straight on Prague, saying he wants a “redemption” performance at the upcoming World Championships. After being the top single skater in the short program, he finished eighth overall because his free skate dropped to 1

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

Future Dreams: From Ice Rinks to Olympic Glory

The story begins on a cold winter day, where a young athlete first slid across an outdoor rink with friends and family. Those early moments shaped a passion that would later lead to national championships and international medals. The narrative follows the athlete’s journey from local practice to th

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Feb 14 2026SPORTS

Olympic Skating Stars Face Unexpected Challenges

In the world of figure skating, stars can shine brightly one moment and falter the next. This was the case for Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God, " at the Milan Cortina Games. Malinin, a 21-year-old from Virginia, was expected to take home the gold. He had earned his nickname for his impressive q

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

French Ice Dance Wins Spark Debate Over Abuse and Fairness

The recent Paris Olympics have stirred strong reactions in the figure‑skating world. A French ice‑dance pair, Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, lifted two gold medals while also celebrating the return of a skater who has faced serious sexual‑abuse allegations. Their teammate, Nikolaj

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Jordan Stolz Wins First Olympic Gold in 1000‑Meter Speed Skating

Jordan Stolz, a young American speed skater who grew up skating on a frozen pond in Wisconsin, has claimed his first Olympic gold medal in the men’s 1000‑meter race at the Milan Cortina Games. The victory came after a tense wait of over ten minutes, as officials checked that his time was indeed the

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Hope, Ice and Courage: A Skater’s Message for All

A 24‑year‑old skater from Boston found a way to honor his lost parents by stepping onto the Olympic ice. After the tragic crash that took his mother and father, he drew strength from their memory to compete in the 2026 Games. During his short program, he held a photo of them close to his heart an

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Bates on Ice: A Quiet American Journey

Evan Bates grew up in the cold heart of Michigan, where long winters turned lakes into natural rinks. From a young age he practiced alone or with friends, learning balance and rhythm before any coach even noticed. These early hours taught him patience and focus that would later define his competitiv

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