Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Class of 2025: Woodside High School senior’s passion for community shines through journalism
Woodside High School senior Kailyn Holty graduates with Class of 2025. Photo by Jennifer Yoshikoshi.Woodside High School senior Kailyn Holty said journalism brought her out of her shell. As the co-editor of the student newspaper The Paw Print,...

All The Links You Need For The 2025 U.S. National Championships
2025 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) The 2025 U.S. National Championships, which serve as the sole qualifying meet for Team USA’s World...

In-N-Out crowned America’s favorite burger chain in new Yelp rankings
America loves burgers. In honor of National Burger Day (May 28), Yelp compiled a list of the top 25 burger chains in the United States. The methodology is based on Yelp reviews for brands with over 100 locations that operate in multiple states and...

Rob Shaw: Carney sidesteps B.C. as Alberta, feds push for new West Coast pipeline
B.C.’s foot-dragging, fence-sitting position on new oil pipelines collided face-first with reality this week at a first ministers meeting in Saskatoon, where other premiers and the prime minister appeared to pretty much sidestep our province....
Truckload’s path to equilibrium
The U.S. truckload market has undergone significant transformation since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the industry experiencing dramatic swings in capacity, demand and pricing. In the aftermath of the pandemic, the truckload market found itself...

Are Asian needle ants your backyard’s next invasive threat?
Small but venomous bug’s sting can lead to anaphylactic shock Make room, Joro spiders. There’s another invasive species taking over Georgia yards this summer. The Asian needle ant is becoming infamous as a “medical pest.” That means the ant is not...
2025 Midwest Luxe Cruiser Review: Luxury Travel Redefined
When it comes to luxury travel vans, few models live up to the hype like the 2025 Midwest Automotive Designs Luxe Cruiser. Built on the trusted Mercedes Sprinter chassis, the Luxe Cruiser is a masterclass in premium design, cutting-edge...

Diddy judge explodes at rapper for 'absolutely unacceptable' attempts to sway the jury
By GERMANIA RODRIGUEZ POLEO FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and DANIEL BATES AT THE DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN FEDERAL COURTHOUSE IN NYC FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 09:41 EDT, 5 June 2025 | Updated: 17:10 EDT, 5 June 2025 The sex trafficking and racketeering...

CA's Yurok Tribe gets back ancestral lands that were taken over 120 years ago
ON THE KLAMATH RIVER, Calif. -- As a youngster, Barry McCovey Jr. would sneak through metal gates and hide from security guards just to catch a steelhead trout in Blue Creek amid northwestern California redwoods. Since time immemorial, his...

San Francisco's absurd plan to charge homeowners for having a DRIVEWAY
San Francisco was forced into admitting an embarrassing U-turn after plans emerged to charge homeowners and business for having a driveway. City officials were seriously considering the $100 per year charge to help pay for mini bus and rail...

‘This guy’s got a real shot’: Jalen Williams’ journey from mid-major to NBA Finals
OKLAHOMA CITY – Jalen Devonn Williams is well-known in these parts by the nickname, “J-Dub” or “Dub.” The Oklahoma City Thunder forward’s nickname originated from his mother, who called him that as a shortened version of his first and middle name....

Think Twice Before Visiting Disney World or Disneyland Until 2030
Walt Disney once said that Disneyland would never be complete as long as there is imagination left in the world. Nearly 70 years later, that philosophy still guides Disney’s parks. Both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World are undergoing...

$1 million in total donated to Detroit Lakes-area nonprofits through Midwest Bank, FHLB partnership
DETROIT LAKES — Steve Daggett, CEO of Midwest Bank in Detroit Lakes, stood before his co-workers and employees in the main entrance of the bank Wednesday morning, at what many expected to be a routine monthly meeting. But the gathering took a...

Big Dick Energy: Our Midwest King Dick Von Dyke Has Arrived
Later this month, LGBTQ+ streaming platform Revry will make drag herstory with the premiere of King of Drag, the first-ever reality competition series between drag kings. For those of us just learning about this stuff, a drag king is the inverse...

DMV scam surfaces in upper Midwest states, including South Dakota
June 5, 2025 Scam alerts are popping up across the Upper Midwest, and officials are warning folks to watch their inbox and phone. South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota are all seeing a spike in fake messages pretending to be from the Department of...

South Africa lands on U.S. Travel Alert List
The United States has officially added South Africa to its travel alert list. According to a recent update from the U.S. Department of State, we’ve been placed on a Level 2 advisory, which basically means visitors should “exercise increased...

Leadership Life: Midwest Center for Youth and Families’ Chris Iliff
GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann sits down with the CEO of Midwest Center for Youth & Families, Chris Iliff, to talk about leadership. From growing up in Valparaiso to success stories from his practice and everything in between, Iliff dives...

Health officials sound alarm as deadly disease spreads across southern US — here's what you need to know
The best strategy for avoiding an infection is by preventing mosquito bites. by Beth NewhartJune 3, 2025 The southern U.S. is seeing a rise in cases of infectious diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, and it's likely being caused by the consequences...

National Hurricane Center Watching East Coast Storm System
The area of concern is circled in orange on this latest satellite view provided by GOES-East. Image: NOAA The National Hurricane Center is watching an East Coast storm system for signs of potential development. While the Atlantic Hurricane Season...

Midwest Karate competes
Midwest Karate The Pas has shown that hard work and dedicated training lead to success. Students in the club attended the JKA National Championship in Winnipeg, where they came home with several medals. The tournament is held annually in the...