Los Angeles Times
Timberwolves lose their backcourt
If the Minnesota Timberwolves are going to close out the Denver Nuggets in their first-round series, they will have to do so without their starting backcourt.
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April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A truce emerges over landscaping in fire-prone areas
Sacramento officials came to Southern California last week for the first public meeting since they issued new proposed rules on how people in fire-prone neighborhoods will be allowed to landscape their yards.
3 min |
April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Critics slam Trump’s National Science Board purge
Termination of all 22 members has many fearing a seismic shift in research focus.
6 min |
April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
About 30 sloths died of disease or cold at warehouse
Disease and cold temperatures killed about 30 sloths at a Florida animal import warehouse in 2024 and 2025, according to a report from state wildlife authorities.
1 min |
April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A reel challenge unspooling for Ellison
Paramount's chief executive went to CinemaCon to convince theater owners he's serious about releasing 30 movies a year if the Warner Bros. Discovery deal is approved
5 min |
April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Trump's vow for veteran housing goes AWOL
Budget proposal lacks funding to build more in West L.A.
5 min |
April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
2 dead as tornado razes Texas homes
At least 20 families are displaced after severe weather damages residences.
1 min |
April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
'Worst-run state'? I don't think so
Re \"His campaign message: This is the 'worst-run state,\" April 22
1 min |
April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
No longer just a western problem
Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East.
3 min |
April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Tired of blight, residents want their councilman to make it right
Hold everything.
5 min |
April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
City officials seek answers in breach of LAPD records
In the aftermath of a recent data breach that saw hackers make off with a vast trove of confidential police records, Los Angeles leaders have sought an explanation from the city’s top lawyer, whose office was targeted.
5 min |
April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Rethinking safety in time of tumult
Incident prompts concerns whether event policies fit the modern era
6 min |
April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A shot of emo adds to the vibes
Cody Johnson and other top country artists mix with guests like Ashlee Simpson.
4 min |
April 27, 2026
Scoop USA Newspaper
Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants
The Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted Tuesday on federal fraud charges alleging it improperly raised millions of dollars to secretly pay leaders of the Ku Klux Klan and other hate groups for inside information, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
Scoop USA Newspaper
ATAC's latest updates on the President's House Status
At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, ATAC shared information about its ongoing Tell the Truth, Restore Our History campaign, the federal court litigation, and the status of the appeals process.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
Scoop USA Newspaper
It's a Clean Thing
Saturday, April 11, 2026, was the annual Citywide Spring Cleanup Day in our city, and in North Philadelphia, participation was in full swing.
2 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
Scoop USA Newspaper
From caregivers to every worker: Shapiro pushes for fair wages
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh advocated for continued investments in Pennsylvania's workforce alongside SEIU Healthcare direct care workers (DCWs).
3 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
Scoop USA Newspaper
The 10 most important ways to resist now (revised, updated, expanded)
In light of Trump's increasingly cruel and bonkers behavior toward Iran, toward the pope, his posts, his bottomless vengeance, his continuing ICE raids, his continuing use of the Justice Department to target his enemies, his shameless corruption - many of you want to know: \"What can I do now?\"
5 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
Scoop USA Newspaper
"If it ain't one thing it's another"
The more I live, the more I realize that life is full of ups and downs, and we all have our issues and struggles.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
Scoop USA Newspaper
A Congressman's job, no easy task in Trump era
With a Primary Election right around the corner (coming up Tuesday, May 19), I figured what better time than now to talk about being a Congressman, the role and responsibilities of a Congressman, and the kinds of issues and pressures that are on the table.
4 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 19
Scoop USA Newspaper
Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation's Teacher of the Year
A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
Scoop USA Newspaper
Brother Marcus celebrates 300+ Episodes of "The Elements of Inspiration" — a voice uplifting Philadelphia and beyond
In a city built on grit, determination, and an unbreakable spirit, inspiration is not just appreciated—it is necessary.It fuels communities, strengthens individuals, and reminds people that no matter the circumstances, there is always a reason to keep going.
4 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
Scoop USA Newspaper
Jokia Williams: The gospel voice ushering in a Season of Joy and Inspiration
In a world where music often speaks louder than words, some artists emerge not just as entertainers but as vessels of hope, inspiration, and transformation.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
Scoop USA Newspaper
Chain-Gang-All-Stars
The unfairness in the judicial system has never been in question, particularly not where Black and Brown Africans are concerned.
1 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
Scoop USA Newspaper
MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut
Major League Baseball honored Jackie Robinson on Wednesday with every player, coach, and umpire wearing his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport’s color barrier.
3 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 10
Scoop USA Newspaper
Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning
The racial reckoning that followed George Floyd’s murder in 2020 carried hopes of new support for disproportionately underfunded, Black-led nonprofits.
5 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 10
Scoop USA Newspaper
Wills Eye Hospital offers free Diabetic Eye Screenings
Wills Eye Hospital invites the Greater Philadelphia community to attend its fifth annual Wills Eye on Diabetes Day event, offering free eye screenings for those with diabetes on Saturday, April 25.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
Scoop USA Newspaper
David Harold Blackwell
David Harold Blackwell was born in 1919 in Centralia, Illinois, and demonstrated extraordinary academic talent from a young age.
3 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
Scoop USA Newspaper
Do you feel a DRAFT in the air?
As everyone who pays attention to the news knows, President Donald Trump was ready with gusto to jump into the conflict between Israel and Iran.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
Scoop USA Newspaper
Slowly but surely election day is creeping up on us
The way I see it, everyone who is 18 or older should know by now that Primary Election day in Pennsylvania is Tuesday, May 19.
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