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Prep talk: Villa Park pitching duo will be tough in Division 2 playoffs
Logan Hoppie and Jack McGuire provide a formidable one-two punch for Villa Park's chances in the Southern Section Division 2 playoffs.
The rural voice missing from the Nexstar debate
By Donald Valdez As a former state representative for District 62, in the southern part of the state, I spent years fighting to make sure the voices of rural Coloradans were heard in state decision-making. As a lifelong farmer, I know firsthand what comes with living in a rural community — and the unique needs […]
This strange giant dinosaur may change what we know about Jurassic titans
A bizarre new giant dinosaur discovered in Argentina is giving paleontologists a fresh look at how Jurassic titans evolved in the Southern Hemisphere. Bicharracosaurus dionidei stretched about 20 meters long and carried a strange mix of features seen in both Diplodocus and Brachiosaurus relatives. Scientists believe it could represent the first known Jurassic brachiosaurid from South America, helping fill a major gap in the dinosaur fossil record.
High school volleyball: Southern Section boys' playoff schedule
CIF Southern Section boys’ volleyball upcoming playoff schedule.
GOP rush to redraw U.S. House seats creates voter confusion, headaches for election officials
Republicans' rush to gerrymander congressional districts across several Southern states is confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials.
The Crossword, May 11: She's A Rainbow
Set the tone for your week and solve our Monday crossword. This week’s puzzle was constructed by Kelsey Dixon, and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Kelsey is a southerner by birth, a Mariah Carey fan by choice, and a Chicagoan by the grace of god. When she’s not busy working as the crossword editor for the Atlantic, she can…
Crespi's Grant Leary prepares to defend Southern Section golf title
Defending individual champion Grant Leary begins qualifying this week for Southern Section event.
Politics Now: May 9, 2026
This week on Politics Now with host John Langeler: Kamala Harris campaigns in Las Vegas How is Southern Nevada doing on creating affordable housing? Nevada tries to save Colorado River water, and a…
High school volleyball: Southern Section playoff scores, schedule
Scores from CIF Southern Section boys’ volleyball games and the upcoming playoff schedule.
Gabi Brito helps lead Santa Monica to CIF-SS Division 1 swim title
Gabi Brito wins the 100-yard butterfly and 50-yard freestyle titles to lead Santa Monica to victory at the Southern Section Division 1 finals.
2026 USI Romain College of Business commencement ceremony in Evansville
The 2026 Romain College of Business commencement ceremony at the University of Southern Indiana Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Israeli strike kills seven in south Lebanon, Lebanese health ministry says
An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese town of Saksakiyeh killed at least seven people, including a child, and wounded 15 on Saturday, Lebanon's health ministry said.
Israeli Strike Kills Seven in South Lebanon, Lebanese Health Ministry Says
BEIRUT, May 9 (Reuters) - An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese town of Saksakiyeh killed at least seven people, including a child, and wounded 15 on Saturday, Lebanon's health ministry said. The Israeli military said it had struck Hezbollah militants in the town, accusing them of ...
High school softball: Southern Section playoff pairings
The CIF Southern Section softball pairing were released on Saturday. Here's the division-by-division brackets.
Prep talk: Division 1 semis feaitures matchup of volleyball powers
Huntington Beach hosts Mira Costa while Loyola hosts Redondo Unionn in Southern Section Division 1 boys' volleyball semifinals.
Sleeping giant has awakened for Southern Section baseball playoffs
Defending champion St. John Bosco enters the Division 1 baseball playoffs on an 11-game winning streak, but it didn't get much love from the seeding algorithms.
How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress
The “majority-minority” House districts struck down by the Supreme Court last week sent a surge of Black and Hispanic lawmakers to Congress. They also opened opportunities for the G.O.P.
High school volleyball: Southern Section boys' playoff schedule
The CIF City Section and Southern Section boys’ volleyball playoff schedule.
Tori Rose Inks with Saddle Up Records, Signs with Johnstone Entertainment for Management, Teams with Producer Mickey Jack Cones
NEW SINGLE “SOUTH OF SOUTHERN” AVAILABLE FOR PRE-SAVE AND PRE-ADD NOW, OUT MAY 15 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rising country artist Read More
Scientists split gentoo penguins into four species, one totally new to science
The four-foot-tall Emperor penguin of Antarctica may be the most iconic member of this unique family of birds, but 17 other species of penguins populate the Southern Hemisphere, many of them confined ...
Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
The former leader won praise for good governance and the fight against HIV/AIDS in the southern African nation.
Inside the Justice Department’s shakeup of the John Brennan investigation
Jason Reding Quiñones, the top federal prosecutor in Florida’s southern district, arrived in Washington, DC, last month for a meeting with top Justice Department officials as White House pressure continued to build over bringing criminal charges against one of President Donald Trump’s top political foes.
How Disneyland Remade American Politics
America is turning 250, and The Free Press is marking the occasion with a yearlong series of events, conversations, and stories celebrating our country’s history. Today, we’re taking a journey with historian Beverly Gage to Southern California. Beverly traded the archives for the open road for her new book, This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History. We’re proud to publish an excerpt, on the theme park that shaped American politics—and the presidents who loved it. —The Editors On July 17, 1955, Ronald Reagan stood near a mocked-up wood-plank town in Anaheim, California, where a 13-star flag flew incongruously over an “Old West” landscape, and introduced the world to Disneyland. He had been invited by Walt Disney himself to co-host the park’s live ABC broadcast, alongside Art Linkletter and Bob Cummings—three Hollywood actors who seemed to embody a wholesome, all-American ethos. From the imagined past of Frontierland, the show leaped ahead to Tomorrowland, set in the far-off year of 1986, emphasizing the technical marvels yet to come: nuclear energy harnessed for civilian purposes, human beings riding rocket ships into space. Disney foretold great things for a 1980s in which the United States would serve as “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” But even he could not predict the most important political fact of the age: that his genial co-host would become president. Southern California was a strange place to build a park about the past, because the region at the time was all about newness and abundance and growth. For a lot of its history, Orange County had been Southern California’s version of flyover country: a vast agricultural expanse between two desirable places, Los Angeles and San Diego. But Disneyland was changing that. Before long, 50 miles south of deep-blue Hollywood, Orange County would become a region famed for its right-wing politics—but also for its mythmaking skills. Those two things, it turned out, went naturally together. ADVERTISEMENT The two presidents Southern California gave America both understood this instinctively. Richard Nixon and Reagan each built a national career on invoking a version of the American past in which the specificities of historical context mattered less than the big picture. For Nixon, progress meant proclaiming a “New American Revolution” on the eve of America’s bicentennial while dismantling the federal programs that had built the postwar middle class. For Reagan, it meant recapturing a lost optimism and an old-fashioned faith in America as an exceptional nation. Both men were less interested in history as it actually happened than in history as it felt—and Orange County, a place that had built itself almost entirely from scratch, turned out to be exactly where the myth of America’s future was getting made. I’m a historian—and historians tend to be myth-busters. With the country’s 250th birthday on the horizon, I figured it was a good time to step out of the ivory tower and check in with the past as it exists here and now, at the museums and monuments and roadside attractions where Americans go to learn about their history. After all my travels—to Davy Crockett’s Tennessee and Texas, to the real Erie Canal, to the birthplace of the American automobile and the actual Old West—I couldn’t miss out on Disneyland, the single most influential historic attraction in U.S. history.
Attorney for SPLC expecting a superseding indictment in fraud case
During the initial hearing in the Justice Department’s fraud case against the Southern Poverty Law Center, an attorney for the civil rights group said he believes a second indictment might be coming in the case.
Southern Door schools to cut teachers, sports after referendum fails
After voters turned down a referendum last month, the Southern Door County School District says it will make cuts.
Servite, Notre Dame to qualify athletes at Division 3 track prelims
Servite, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame will be preparing to compete for next week's Southern Section Division 3 championships.
Is the FDA Really Suppressing Science? Plus. . .
It’s Thursday, May 7. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Today: Aaron MacLean says Trump is poised to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the Iran war. Joe Klein on the life of CNN founder Ted Turner. Jillian Lederman on why cruise ships are here to stay. And much more. But first: Is the FDA suppressing science? On Tuesday, The New York Times published a story with an alarming takeaway. “FDA Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe,” read the headline. It is the latest in a string of stories that all have the same message: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other agencies, are engaged in a cover-up—and silencing scientists trying to get the word out about the Covid vaccine. What all these stories suggest—some more subtly than others—is that the outsiders now running the public health establishment, officials such as Marty Makary at the FDA and Jay Bhattacharya at the National Institutes of Health, are on a revenge tour. That they are doing harm to the country to get back at the scientists and bureaucrats who ostracized them for deviating from the public-health consensus during the pandemic. It’s a seductive narrative. But is it true? That’s the question we address in our latest editorial. —The Editors Read [ Marty Makary's FDA Has All the Right Enemies ](https://www.thefp.com/p/marty-makary-vaccine-study-fda) [ Trump Blinks First ](https://www.thefp.com/p/iran-peace-deal-pakistan-trump-strait-of-hormuz) Aaron MacLean In return for no detectable concessions, President Trump this week gave up on forcing open the Strait of Hormuz. Now, the Trump administration looks desperate for a deal to end the war with Iran. It’s easy to understand the desire to end the war, but are they blowing the chance at victory? Aaron MacLean makes sense of the administration’s latest moves—and Iran’s response—in his column today. Read full story Aaron MacLean and Niall Ferguson: Live in New York City Join Aaron MacLean and Niall Ferguson on May 19 for a live recording of School of War at the iconic New York Historical. In a conversation as timely as it is wide-ranging, Aaron and Niall will explore the strategic stakes of the moment, including the Middle East, China, and the future of American leadership on the global stage. Get Tickets Now [ Ted Turner, the Optimist Who Built CNN ](https://www.thefp.com/p/ted-turner-cnn-tribute) Joe Klein The man who gave us CNN and the 24-hour news cycle, Ted Turner, died Wednesday at the age of 87. Today, political writer Joe Klein—who almost ghostwrote Turner’s autobiography—remembers his friend, the American media mogul who stood out for his idealism and lack of a filter—something that got Turner in trouble more than once. “His was not a traditional intelligence, but one of horizon: Ted saw things before other people did,” Joe writes. Read full story [ Nothing Can Sink the Cruise Ship ](https://www.thefp.com/p/cruise-ship-hantavirus) Jillian Lederman A viral outbreak on a cruise ship that left three passengers dead has left some people wondering: Are cruise ships on the way out? Not so fast, says Jillian Lederman, who has been on many a cruise herself. Read her piece on why 38 million people a year take a cruise—and aren’t about to stop. Read full story [ The Great Writers Who Were Terrible People ](https://www.thefp.com/p/the-great-writers-who-were-terrible) Shilo Brooks Throughout history, some of the greatest literary geniuses have also been immoral bigots. In the latest episode of Old School, Shilo Brooks is joined by Eli Lake for a conversation about those geniuses, from Voltaire to Norman Mailer and Roald Dahl—and why we should read their work despite their odious prejudices. Listen on MORE FROM THE FREE PRESS [ Inside the Digital Intifada ](https://www.thefp.com/p/digital-intifada-social-media-hamas-terror) Warren Kinsella Read full story [ This Week in American History: Trump’s Over-Arching Problem ](https://www.thefp.com/p/this-week-in-american-history-trumps-over-arching-problem) Jonathan Horn Read full story [ Humanity Is Still Evolving—and Fast ](https://www.thefp.com/p/humanity-is-still-evolvingand-fast) Razib Khan Read full story THE NEWS Thirteen D.C. Metropolitan Police officers have been placed on administrative leave and could face termination after an internal investigation found evidence that crime statistics were manipulated to make the city look safer. The Republican-led House Oversight Committee previously alleged that former D.C. police chief Pamela Smith pressured officers to skew data. Tennessee Republicans unveiled a redrawn U.S. House map yesterday that would split up Memphis’s black-majority Democratic district, the latest move in a nationwide push to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of the midterms. The effort follows a Supreme Court ruling last week on Louisiana’s districts, which Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said gave states the green light to redraw maps along partisan lines. Israel struck Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect last month, saying it targeted a commander of the militant group’s elite Radwan force in the city’s southern suburbs. The strikes risk destabilizing that truce at a delicate moment, as Iran and the U.S. report progress toward a deal to resolve their own standoff. The U.S. Air Force is aiming for a Fourth of July delivery of a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar, hoping to add it to the Air Force One fleet in time for the U.S.’s 250th anniversary, Reuters reported. (For more on the controversy surrounding the aircraft, read Jed Rubenfeld’s piece “It’s a Terrible Idea, but Trump Probably Can Accept a Free Jet from Qatar.”) Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified privately before Congress that he has no memory of why he and his family dined on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012, according to Reuters. The admission contradicts Lutnick’s earlier claim that he had cut ties with the convicted sex offender well before that visit. Weeks before a former JPMorgan investment banker filed a lawsuit packed with explosive allegations, the bank reportedly offered him $1 million to settle his sexual assault and harassment claims, according to The Wall Street Journal. The suit, filed by Chirayu Rana, alleges he was sexually assaulted by a female colleague, subjected to racial discrimination, and forced into a degrading dynamic at work. JPMorgan says the claims lack merit, and the female colleague’s lawyers call the accusations fabricated. A new report from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research shows that, for the first time in roughly 20 years, church attendance is trending upward, with more people volunteering and clergy expressing renewed optimism. The study’s authors described the findings, based on a survey of more than 7,400 congregations, as showing signs of widespread recovery from low attendance numbers.
High school baseball and softball: Wednesday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Wednesday's games.
High school volleyball: Boys' playoff results and schedule
The CIF City Section and Southern Section boys’ volleyball playoff results for Wednesday and updated pairings.
Weekly Entertainment Report, May 7-10: Music and lively arts in Southern NH » Nashua Ink Link
Local live music and lively arts are the stuff of life - go out and get your fill this weekend.
Southern Republicans press ahead with election-year House redistricting despite protests
The stakes are high for minority voters who stand to lose their preferred representatives and for any Republican lawmakers reluctant to follow Trump's wishes.
What doctors know about how the Andes hantavirus spreads
In 2018, health authorities in southern Argentina were scrambling, trying to understand what had caused nearly three dozen people in the tiny village of Epuyen to fall gravely ill. By the end of the outbreak, 11 of them had died.
An Enchanted Weekend Of Fantasy, Food, And Entertainment For The Whole Family
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Huzzah, y’all! The Lord Mayor of the medieval Town of Leonard invites you to step into a world of fantasy and imagination at RenFest Southern Maryland. The event returns Memorial Day weekend with an energetic two-day celebration of live entertainment, medieval merriment and magical moments. The residents of the local town stand […]
CEA Retail + Hospitality Winner: Biggers blends produce, entertainment
Biggers Market’s roots run deep, tracing back to the 1940s when founder and partner Sven Wallin’s grandfather, alongside his brothers, opened Biggers Brothers, a family-run produce business in Charlotte. Decades later, the family’s reputation for farm-fresh fruits and vegetables lives on. In 2010, Wallin opened Biggers Market, building on a reputation that endured for the past 16 years. “I learned a lot about my grandfather, who passed away when my mother was young, through my uncle. The one thing that is ingrained in me is my grandfather’s willingness to go the extra mile for a better product, not settling for what’s easy, but finding what is better,” said Wallin. “He taught me the importance of name and reputation. If your name was on it, it had better be right. Word-of-mouth was always very important to gain a good reputation.” So was hard work. Entrepreneurialism has always been central to Biggers Market’s identity, Wallin said. In high school, Wallin worked at a produce stand in Charlotte, an experience that shaped how he thought about food. “I realized all produce was not created equal, and we could focus on freshness, seasonality and flavor. Grocery stores were convenient, but the produce often didn’t have the same taste or quality,” he said. As a college graduate without a paying job, Wallin took a leap and opened a 20-by-30-foot roadside stand with just three employees. “It was so small we had to put tables with umbrellas out in the yard to accommodate everything. We didn’t have pallet jacks or forklifts to unload the trucks. We would form a line and toss watermelons to get them to where they needed to go,” he recalled. In year two, Wallin opened a market on Carolina Beach Road, still in operation today but larger, and later on Market Street, setting up tents for extra space. In 2019, the sale of the land forced a hunt for a new property, and Wallin landed on his current location at 6250 Market St. “We had ambitions beyond produce,” he said. “We wanted this market to be a place that felt different from a typical grocery store.” In 2024, Wallin added his kitchen to the Biggers brand. “I’ve blurred the lines of a market and a grocery store,” Wallin said. “It’s a place where you can shop, eat, have a drink and listen to live music with friends and family. It’s a mix of retail and social experiences cultivated over time.” What hasn’t changed, however, is Wallin’s Southern hospitality, a strong sense of pride, purpose and responsibility and a commitment to seasonality. Spring brings the garden center to life with herbs, veggie plants and jumbo ferns. Summer leans heavily into produce. Fall brings the pumpkin patch, and winter hosts a Christmas market. “It means a lot to have what we’ve built recognized, especially in Wilmington. There’s a lot that goes into the business from our team. And that’s something we’re genuinely grateful for,” Wallin said. With plans underway for a new larger Carolina Beach Road location, Wallin continues to look ahead. “It’s an opportunity to build another market from the ground up and continue growing what we’ve been doing,” he said. “We’ve been through development before, so we understand what it takes.”
Golden Entertainment casino exec says ‘family-owned’ business will better serve customers
Returning Golden Entertainment to its roots as a privately-operated entity was the best way to serve its customers, many of whom reside in Southern Nevada, said Executive Vice President and COO Bla...
Border politics - how similar jobs in the same firm deliver different tax bills
Workers in southern Scotland can find themselves paying more tax than colleagues who live south of the border.
CMC Sports Bowl coming along
Construction of Claremont McKenna College’s Roberts Campus Sports Bowl, the large athletics complex taking shape on the former quarry site east of Claremont Boulevard, is continuing. Phase One of the project, expected to open in the fall, encompasses 35 acres along the southern portion of the 74-acre site. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Golden Entertainment casino exec says ‘family-owned’ business will better serve customers
Returning Golden Entertainment to its roots as a privately-operated entity was the best way to serve its customers, many of whom reside in Southern Nevada, said Executive Vice President and COO Bla...
Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zambia is accusing the United States of tying a $2 billion deal for critical health assistance to access to the southern African nation's rich mineral assets, and calling the outgoing U.S. ambassador's allegations of corruption “mischievous” and “undiplomatic."
High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday's games.
High school volleyball: Boys' playoff results and schedule
The CIF City Section and Southern Section boys’ volleyball playoff results for Monday and updated pairings.
James Uthmeier opens civil investigation into Southern Poverty Law Center
The Florida civil probe comes as the SPLC is fending off federal criminal charges of misusing donations for infiltrating hate groups.
How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a map he designed to give Republicans an edge in as many as four seats now held by Democrats. DeSantis’ action in Florida comes several days after the US Supreme Court significantly weakened the use of the Voting Rights Act in redistricting cases. The decision has set off a fresh round of attempts to draw new lines in several southern states controlled by Republicans.
Theme Park Executive Leads Center for Entertainment and Hospitality Management
After a career of leadership in the Southern California theme park industry, Jim Lake, lecturer in management at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics, is the new leader of the Center for Entertainment and Hospitality Management. Lake’s career has included 30 years at Disneyland, beginning as a ride operator and culminating as general manager […]
This Year's Southern Delaware Wine, Food & Music Festival is Bringing All Kinds of Entertainment
We're previewing the chef throwdown, the beverages, and entertainment coming to this year's Southern Delaware Wine, Food & Music Festival.
Lebanon's most senior Shi'ite politician says no to negotiations with Israel until war stops
Lebanon's parliament speaker, who is the most senior Shi'ite politician and a close ally of Hezbollah, said on Monday there could be no negotiations with Israel without a halt to the war that has raged on in southern Lebanon in spite of a ceasefire.
How an Alleged Child Predator Remade the Southern Baptist Convention in His Image
Paul Pressler helped ally evangelicals with the Republican Party. Many are still using his playbook.
THE BLOODHOUND Immersive Experience To Be Presented By USC Themed Entertainment
The University of Southern California’s Themed Entertainment program will present “The Bloodhound,” a fully immersive theatrical production. Part of the larger USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Las Vegas Review-Journal Launches VegasBusiness, a New Multiplatform Business Brand Serving Southern Nevada Leaders
/PRNewswire/ --The Las Vegas Review Journal today announced the launch of VegasBusiness, a new multiplatform brand designed to deliver authoritative reporting,...
High school baseball and softball: Saturday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Saturday's games.
Beyond the Politics:The Human Cost Behind the Israel–Iran Conflict
TEL AVIV — The conflict between Iran, the U.S., and Israel remains volatile as Iran submits a new 14‑point peace proposal through Pakistan while warning that fighting may soon resume, with Iranian military officials saying the U.S. is not committed to agreements. President Donald Trump has expressed...
Mira Costa sweeps JSerra for girls' beach volleyball title
The Mustangs send their seniors off with a win after falling to Redondo Union in the Southern Section finals last spring.
Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Friday's games.
High school volleyball: Southern Section playoff pairings
The CIF Southern Section boys’ volleyball playoff results for Friday and updated pairings.
Two more Southern states move toward adding Republican House seats
GOP-led states are rushing to take advantage of the Supreme Court’s decision to curtail the Voting Rights Act with new maps that could end the careers of several Black Democratic House members.
Nebraska business leaders, Gov. Pillen step up support for Union Pacific-led merger
Gov. Jim Pillen joined Nebraska business leaders Thursday in throwing more support behind the proposed marriage of Omaha-based Union Pacific and Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern as the railroads filed an amended merger application with federal regulators.
Lawmakers accuse Justice Department of rushing SPLC indictment, citing whistleblower reports
Lawmakers have received whistle blower reports accusing a top Justice Department official of pressuring prosecutors to work quickly to indict the Southern Poverty Law Center despite misgivings about the case, House Democrats said in a new letter to the official, Associate Deputy Attorney General Aakash Singh.
Kevin Bacon is back in Atlanta to film pilot for Hulu’s ‘Southern Bastards’
Kevin Bacon is filming a pilot for a Hulu drama in Atlanta, marking his return to Georgia as the region’s film industry navigates a slower period.
High school baseball and softball: Thursday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Thursday's games.
High school volleyball: Southern Section playoff pairings
The CIF Southern Section boys’ volleyball playoff results and pairings.
Meet 2026 RBSI Scholar, Kaitlynne Franklin, Southern Illinois University Carbondale -
Kaitlynne Franklin, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Kaitlynne Franklin is a first-generation Southern Illinois University Carbondale political science student with plans to pursue a Ph.D. in American politics, specializing in race and ethnic politics. She has [...]
High school boys' volleyball: Wednesday's playoff scores and Thursday's schedule
CIF Southern Section high school boys' volleyball playoff scores and schedule.
Ving Rhames released from hospital after health scare in California
Brad Kramer, Ving Rhames' manager, said the "Mission: Impossible" star feels fine after suffering a health scare in Southern California on April 29.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR DEJORIA AT SGMP
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (APRIL 29, 2026) – John Force Racing’s Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car team rolls into the May 1-3 NHRA Southern Nationals with
The week in politics (April 29, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we meet the folks behind Ice House Radio, an online radio station streaming from Houston dedicated to the music of southern culture.
High school boys' volleyball: Playoff scores and schedule
CIF Southern Section high school boys' volleyball playoff scores and schedule.
NASA fires up powerful lithium-fed thruster for trips to Mars
A technology that could propel crewed missions to Mars and robotic spacecraft throughout the solar system was recently put to the test at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. On Feb. ...
UA to Launch State’s First School of Data Science
The School of Data Science is the first academic unit of its kind in the state of Alabama focused on artificial intelligence and one of the first dedicated data science schools in the southern United States.
High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday's games.
A New Big Database of DNA From Indigenous Americans Shakes Up Scientists' Theories About Human Settlement of South America
Genomic data provides evidence for a previously unknown wave of migration, with Indigenous groups living in central and southern Mexico spreading into South America and the Caribbean starting around 1,300 years ago
Prep talk: High jumper Dean Guzman of Moorpark clears 7-foot barrier
A Southern California high school high jump battle is shaping up between Moorpark's Dean Guzman and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame's JJ Harel.
Rogue Valley medical community unites for local health care recruitment
Group works together to bring new practitioners to Southern Oregon Rogue Valley residents know what a special place this is to live, but a group of local health care providers […]
Free science and robotics event draws families at Southern Hills Hospital
Kids and families got a close-up look at robotics and emergency response technology Sunday during a free science and robotics event at Southern Hills Hospital a
Antarctica's sea ice suddenly started shrinking a decade ago — and deep-diving robots are revealing why
A decade ago, southern sea ice suddenly and dramatically declined. Scientists say the culprit was a "very violent release" of deep, pent-up heat.
RJ to launch VegasBusiness, authoritative source of local business news
The Review-Journal on May 3 will launch VegasBusiness, a multiplatform brand that delivers analysis and insight to the business leaders of Southern Nevada.
Community Engagement & Town Hall – Southern Humboldt Business Improvement District
“We appreciate the community’s patience as we move through this process. This is new territory for Southern Humboldt, and as a Steering Committee, we are committed to learning the process and…
High school baseball and softball: Saturday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Saturday's games.
Local painting and construction company celebrates 20 years of business - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound
For 20 years, family-owned Right Choice Painting and Construction has navigated the ups and downs of business, but they say it has only brought them closer together as a family. On March 22, Right Choice celebrated its 20th anniversary under the ownership of Jordan and Kyle Mederos. Jordan is the daughter of Right Choice founders […]
'Trump with a Southern tone': Governor candidate visits Augusta
When you've built a $3 billion business, he said, you learn a few things about solving problems.
Eagles trade up with Cowboys, draft USC WR Makai Lemon in Round 1
In a trade with the Cowboys, the Eagles select USC WR Makai Lemon with the 20th overall pick.
Stunning 132 million-year-old dinosaur tracks are rewriting history
A long-standing mystery in southern Africa’s fossil record is beginning to unravel. After massive lava flows 182 million years ago seemed to erase evidence of dinosaurs in the region, scientists have now uncovered surprising new clues along the Western Cape coast. Dozens of dinosaur tracks, about 132 million years old, have been discovered in a tiny stretch of rock near Knysna—making them the youngest ever found in southern Africa.
SPLC indictment ‘nakedly political’: Morial
National Urban League President Marc Morial on Thursday slammed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) as a “nakedly political” move to strike civil …
Southern University wins ECAC EA Sports College Football National Championship
Coby Robinson, a sophomore computer science major known as “K1ngC0by,” secured the title in a best-of-five championship series against Bellarmine University.
Southern Bancorp Community Partners names entrepreneurship leader - Talk Business & Politics
Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), the nonprofit loan fund and financial development organization of Southern Bancorp, Inc., announced that Jorge González has joined the institution as an Entrepreneurship Development Officer....
Southern Bancorp Community Partners names entrepreneurship leader - Talk Business & Politics
Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), the nonprofit loan fund and financial development organization of Southern Bancorp, Inc., announced that Jorge González has joined the institution as an Entrepreneurship Development Officer....
New cricket stadium in California heralds sport's Olympic return after 128 years
Construction is underway for a new world-class cricket venue in Southern California, which will be used for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
What to know about the Trump Justice Department’s case against the Southern Poverty Law Center
The Justice Department announced charges Tuesday against the Southern Poverty Law Center, alleging the storied civil rights organization defrauded its donors by funding the extremism it claimed to be fighting.
Local Black-owned business caters campus events; restaurant rises from the ashes
When Social Justice Center student success coordinator Wiley Wilson reached out to A Family Affair Southern Cuisine to cater an upcoming event, restaurant co-owner Brittany Bryant thought it would be too much to handle. “Typically, during Black History Month, schedules fill up, but we try to make [the] effort,” Bryant said. Despite initial hesitation, Bryant...
Here’s how to join my IMCC8 symposium, “Ocean Science Communication: What’s New and What’s Next?”
I am pleased to announce that I’ll be leading a symposium at the upcoming 8th International Marine Conservation Congress in Scotland! We’ll be discussing new developments and emerging t…
CBL Scholars Program Opens Pathways to Business Law Careers - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
First-year law students and 2026 CBL Scholars Deniz Masjedi, Alvaro Flores, and Tavia Pappaly gain mentorship connections with leading industry professionals as they prepare for careers in business law. Created by the UC Center for Business Law San Francisco (CBL), the CBL Scholars Program aims to develop the next generation of business law leaders, supported by contributions from individuals and corporate sponsors. The highly competitive program provides funding along with academic and professional mentorship to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Scholars gain exposure to the Bay Area’s technology and venture capital ecosystems and access to UC Law SF’s broad network of senior legal professionals. Now in its sixth year, the CBL Scholars Program provides a scholarship and academic and professional mentorship to students entering the business law community from disadvantaged educational, economic, social, or physical backgrounds. The program is generously sponsored by the law firms Gunderson Dettmer and Goodwin Procter. Meet this year’s CBL Scholars: Deniz Masjedi, Alvaro Flores, and Tavia Pappaly. All three have secured summer associate positions at prestigious law firms. Deniz Masjedi: A Passion for Helping Founders Grow Companies Deniz Masjedi, who was born in Iran and moved to Southern California as a teenager, traces her interest in law to her family’s immigration journey and her desire to advocate for herself and her family. She earned a bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, where she studied political science and sociology. At UC Law SF, she serves as a 1L representative for the Iranian Law Students Association and is active in the Business Law Society and Technology & Law Society. Next fall, she will serve as director of mentorship for the Technology & Law Society and director of professional development for the Business Law Society. She will join Sidley Austin this year as a 1L/2L summer associate. Q: What draws you to business law? A: Prior to law school, I worked in Cooley LLP’s Private Companies practice group as a corporate paralegal for three years, supporting over 100 venture-backed startups and venture capital funds. I found purpose in helping founders transform their vision into successful companies. It was incredibly rewarding being part of their journeys—from company formation and initial financing to major transactions such as M&A deals. What excites me most about this field is the potential for a small, innovative company to become the next Google or Zoom, shaping how people communicate and access information. I hope to continue supporting entrepreneurs and investors as a corporate attorney. Q: What does it mean to you to have been awarded this scholarship? A: As the first person in my family to attend law school in the United States, receiving this scholarship is a tremendous honor. My parents and I left everything behind so that I could enjoy the freedom to practice my religion without persecution and pursue a career in law as a woman. This award is an acknowledgment of my dedication to business law and motivates me to continue pursuing excellence in this field. It also recognizes years of hard work—learning a new language, navigating the college and law school application process, and ultimately building a career in the legal profession. Q: How will this scholarship help support your future goals? A: This scholarship will provide access to mentorship from leaders in the field, enabling me to develop the skills necessary to offer practical advice and effective representation to future clients. It also eases the financial burden of law school, letting me focus on my coursework and deepen my commitment to corporate law. As an immigrant, breaking into the legal profession has not always been easy, and the time that mentors have invested in me has been instrumental to my progress. This scholarship will allow me to continue building those relationships while positioning me to one day mentor others pursuing similar paths. Alvaro Flores: Inspired by Entrepreneurs The son of Mexican immigrants raised in San Antonio, Texas, Alvaro Flores says he has long been interested in how policy, markets, and culture shape society. He studied international relations and global economy at the University of Southern California, with minors in business finance and legal studies. His experiences span local political organizing, venture capital and startup work, and teaching entrepreneurship. At UC Law SF, he is involved in the Business Law Society, Technology & Law Society, and the Latinx Law Student Association. He will join Perkins Coie as a 1L/2L summer associate with the firm’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice. Q: What draws you to business law? A: I’m drawn to stories of entrepreneurs whose simple ideas become companies that shape the economy and society. Spending time in venture capital and working directly with founders has shown me that many important decisions in the scaling process are ultimately legal ones, particularly how companies are structured and how capital is raised. Business law sits at the intersection of innovation and equity. It offers a way to stay close to the pace of technological change while also helping expand who gets to participate in it. There is something special about being part of that process here in the Bay Area, where the American Dream feels like it is reimagined in real time. Q: What does it mean to you to have been awarded this scholarship? A: I am truly grateful for the support and belief this scholarship represents. I see it not just as recognition, but also as alignment. The CBL Scholars Program’s focus on developing individuals who engage deeply with the business and technology ecosystem reflects the path I have been intentionally building. More than anything, it feels like an investment in that journey. I have been thoughtful about each next step–whether teaching, working in venture capital, or building multidisciplinary experiences–and this scholarship reinforces that those efforts come together in a meaningful way. Q: How will this scholarship help support your future goals? A: It allows me to focus more on developing as a business lawyer, without the distraction of financial constraints. Beyond that, the mentorship and access to the Bay Area network are just as valuable. I’m especially interested in working with early-stage companies and investors, so the opportunity to learn directly from people operating at a high level in that space is huge. Tavia Pappaly: Working in the Wine Industry Sparked Interest in Business and Law Tavia Pappaly spent five years in the wine industry before deciding to pursue law school with a goal of becoming a corporate transactions attorney. Pappaly says she wants to use her legal skills to help business grow and thrive. A first-generation law student from Fairfield, California, she is a member of the Legal Education Opportunity Program (LEOP) and will serve as vice president of social planning for the UC Law SF Sports Law Society in her 2L year. She plans to work as a summer associate at Gibson Dunn in San Francisco after her 2L year. Q: What draws you to business law? A: Business law brings together many of my interests and personal experiences. As the daughter of immigrants who grew up around a family-owned small business, I saw firsthand both the opportunities and challenges of building something from the ground up. That perspective, combined with my experience in the wine industry, solidified my interest in helping businesses of all sizes tackle evolving legal challenges. I’m excited to grow within the corporate law space and develop the skills and experience to support businesses at every stage. I’m deeply motivated to give back to immigrant communities and small business owners, whose experiences often intersect. By building a strong foundation in corporate law, I hope to support those working to create generational stability and to contribute in a meaningful way to the communities that have shaped me. Q: What does it mean to you to have been awarded this scholarship? A: Receiving this scholarship is incredibly meaningful to me. I take great pride in my background as a first-generation student and a woman of color, so being recognized for my potential in a field that has historically underrepresented those communities is both affirming and empowering. This program will help connect me to the resources and committed mentors that will help me succeed. Beyond that, it is no secret that law school is a significant financial commitment. This scholarship helps ease both the financial burden and the stress that comes with it, allowing me to focus more on my education and long-term goals. I am incredibly grateful! Q: How will this scholarship help support your future goals? A: This scholarship has already connected me with an incredible network of faculty, business law professionals, and like-minded students. The community fostered by the Center for Business Law is deeply supportive, and I’m excited to grow alongside my cohort. I truly believe this network will play an important role in helping me thrive in law school and position me for success in business law. As I have seen firsthand how impactful both financial scholarship and mentorship are, I hope to give back in this same way later in my career.
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