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AUSTIN, Texas — Get ready to dive into a world where forbidden romance meets high-stakes sports drama. The new young adult novel, “All’s Fair in Love and Field Hockey,” by author Kit Rosewater, hits the shelves today, promising an exhilarating sapphic love story that will have readers cheering until the very last page.The book is a perfect blend of hijinks and heartfelt moment. Rosewater, who spent time as a bookseller at BookPeople, now returns to the store as an author hosting an event tonight at 6 p.m.When asked what she hopes readers take away from the book, Rosewater said, “If…
The FBI is warning about a global network of violent criminals preying on teens and adolescents through online platforms like Discord, Roblox and Telegram. Authorities say predators convince their victims to self-harm, create graphic pornography and harm family pets. What is 764? The cybercriminals are part of a group known as “764.” Investigators say that the network of members extorts victims by coercing them into sending photos and videos of violent or sexual acts while sometimes hosting “watch parties” for its followers. FBI Assistant Director David Scott said, “We see a lot of bad things, but this is one of…
Indianapolis Public Schools families are invited to a free health fair May 10.The event will offer free workout classes for all ages and fitness levels. Attendees can also learn about district health initiatives, sports and club offerings, and other community wellness resources.The health fair is open to all IPS students, staff and their families. Anyone participating in on-site workout classes must sign a waiver when they arrive.The fair will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10 at Northwest Middle School, 5525 W. 34th St.Mirror Indy, a nonprofit newsroom, is funded through grants and donations from individuals, foundations and…
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jacob Wilson singled home the winning run in the 11th inning to give the Athletics a 7-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series between the top two teams in the AL West.Wilson finished with three hits and three RBIs, including a tying single against Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz leading off the 10th that scored automatic runner JJ Bleday. The Athletics then loaded the bases with nobody out, but Muñoz struck out the next three batters and still has not allowed an earned run this season.One inning later,…
You’ll still be allowed to fly, at least for now, even if you don’t have a REAL ID, according to the head of Homeland Security. WASHINGTON — Travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny, the head of Homeland Security said Tuesday. Kristi Noem told a Congressional panel that 81% of travelers already have IDs that comply with the REAL ID requirements. She said security checkpoints will also be accepting passports and tribal identification when the deadline hits Wednesday. Those who still lack…
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus will stop at the University of Indianapolis on May 7.In honor of the former member of The Beatles, the vehicle provides community members with a free opportunity to engage with state-of-the-art music and video production technology.Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono and Brian Rothschild, the executive director of the project, began the bus tours in 1998 as a way to inspire artistic expression. Now the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus travels the United States and Europe.The event is open to the public and co-hosted by UIndy’s music technology and recording program and the public relations master’s…
On the penultimate day of the Colorado legislative session, tense policy debates are still winding their way through the House and Senate. Some contentious debates have largely been resolved — or, in the case of an artificial intelligence bill, killed entirely. Our reporters are providing updates on the action in the Capitol. This story will be updated throughout the day. 5:18 p.m. update: The Colorado Senate rattled through a series of final approvals of bills this afternoon — a clear light at the end of the legislative tunnel. Among the bills reaching final approval: Senate Bill 310, which would create the…
According to CBS News, credit card balances alone jumped by $45 billion from the previous quarter, hitting a record high of $1.21 trillion by the end of December. With some economists worried about how tariffs may impact struggling families, resolving high-interest debt can be a great way to free up cash flow so you can live more comfortably and start investing in your financial future.Upper-middle and high-income earners often want to avoid bankruptcy since they have income and assets they may not want to give up in the liquidation process. Fortunately, there were other options to resolve debt, depending on…
According to CBS News, credit card balances alone jumped by $45 billion from the previous quarter, hitting a record high of $1.21 trillion by the end of December. With some economists worried about how tariffs may impact struggling families, resolving high-interest debt can be a great way to free up cash flow so you can live more comfortably and start investing in your financial future.Upper-middle and high-income earners often want to avoid bankruptcy since they have income and assets they may not want to give up in the liquidation process. Fortunately, there were other options to resolve debt, depending on…
Metro Denver home sellers are ready for summer, but buyers are chilling like it is still winter, and that is causing a bigger backlog of unsold properties to pile up. Buyers haven’t had so many condos and homes available to them since the fall of 2011, but they remain hesitant to seal a deal, pushing the number of unsold listings up 22.5% to 11,964 last month, according to an update from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. “Buyer activity, which is usually strong during the spring months, showed signs of a potential early peak,” according to a news release from…