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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Mayor Bowser’s Plan to Lift Black Women in Politics

Mayor Muriel Bowser has made history by winning three four‑year terms as Washington, D. C. ’s chief executive. She sees the mayor’s office as a powerful way to shape her hometown and is now focused on securing a stronger economic future for the District during her final term. Her first run in 2013

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Mar 29 2026SPORTS

Bennett Stirtz: From Small‑Town Courts to College Stardom

Bennett Stirtz grew up in Liberty, Missouri, a place where basketball relies on hard work and steady practice. Born in 2003, he spent his early years learning the game under the watchful eye of his father, who coached him at Liberty High School. By senior year he was a standout, averaging over 18 po

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Mar 24 2026SPORTS

Coach with Iowa roots leads Hawkeyes to tournament upsets

Ben McCollum wasn’t born under a lucky star. He grew up in Storm Lake, Iowa—a small town where basketball isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life. At 43, he’s the same age many players are when they retire, but he’s leading a team of underdogs to victories most didn’t see coming. His Iowa Hawkeyes kn

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Mar 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Crompton Takes the Helm of Global Entertainment at Fremantle

Ben Crompton has stepped into a new role as the worldwide leader of entertainment for Fremantle, a major production house. He arrives from NBCUniversal, where he oversaw international unscripted shows, and previously ran U. S. operations for Lime Pictures, known for Netflix’s Dance Monsters and MTV’

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Jan 25 2026CELEBRITIES

Ben Affleck: A New Chapter with Brooks Nader

Ben Affleck, known for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters, is reportedly seeing Brooks Nader, a model and recent Dancing With the Stars contestant. This news comes after Affleck's highly publicized divorce from Jennifer Lopez, which was finalized earlier this year. Affleck, now 53, seems to be enj

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Jan 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Stiller and Benson Boone: A Funny Super Bowl Ad for Instacart

Ben Stiller and Benson Boone are teaming up for a quirky Super Bowl commercial. They are playing as brothers with strong accents and dressed like a singing duo from the 1970s. The ad is directed by Spike Jonze. This is Instacart's second year in a row advertising during the Super Bowl. Last year, I

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Jan 22 2026HEALTH

A Big Year for Organ Transplants at Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic hit a new high in 2025 with 2, 065 organ transplants. This beats their old record from 2024 by 59 transplants. The clinics in Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida all worked together to make this happen. This big number shows how far organ transplant tech has come. New research and tools hav

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Jan 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Affleck's Insightful Take on AI in Movies

Ben Affleck has always been more than just a Hollywood heartthrob. He's a smart guy with a knack for seeing the future. Remember when he and his best bud Matt Damon wrote "Good Will Hunting"? They were just struggling actors back then, but that script won them an Oscar. Ben was only 25, making him t

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Jan 15 2026SPORTS

Ben Shelton's Weather Woes in Auckland

Ben Shelton kicked off his 2026 season with a bang, winning his first match against Francisco Comesana. This victory was a big deal because he had to skip the US Open last year due to an injury. It seemed like he was back on track, but then the weather in Auckland had other plans. The ASB Classic t

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Jan 14 2026POLITICS

Netanyahu's Tough Road Ahead: Can He Survive the Challenges?

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, is in hot water. With elections coming up, he's got a lot on his plate. Polls show he's losing, and his reputation has taken a hit after the Hamas attack last year. But there's more to his troubles than just that. Netanyahu is also dealin

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