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The Mets ride a four-game winning streak into the desert.

Last chance to avoid history

If you find yourself longing for a happy ending, here are some of the most uplifting reads of the year so far.

At some point, this team will need to make a decision about what they’re going to be going forward. Will they fight back or roll over?

One year ago today, George Floyd died in Minneapolis after a police officer sat on his neck for nearly nine minutes. The nation erupted in protest and demanded change. So, what's changed in the Bay Area?

Diamondbacks 3, Rockies 4: So close, and yet... Share this story Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Unsurprisingly the Diamondbacks took the loss in the game, though they made it close, and nearly won, before the Rockies eventually walked it off in the bottom of the ninth, The Diamondbacks went down quick in the top of the first, with Ketel Marte, Pavin Smith, and Eduardo Escobar each grounding out. Taylor Widener walked the first batter he faced, and then after a pop up, plunked the next ...

The Kansan The largest graduating class in the history of Newton High School walked across the graduation stage May 22, in a new place thanks to COVID-19.  The class of 2021 was the first class in NHS history to host ceremonies at a location other than Fischer Field or the high school. More than 250 students received diplomas during a ceremony at Hartman Arena in Park City.  The arena was chosen, months ago, in order for planners and high school staff to have only one place to plan a ceremon...

I Got Paid a Duplicate Stimulus Check, and It’s Probably Bad News Commentary By Tanner Aliff is a Young Voices associate Contributor who formerly worked on IRS congressional casework. Last March, I got an extra $1,400 check from the IRS—money I shouldn’t have received. I had already received an economic impact payment earlier in the month from my parents because they claimed me as a dependent on their 2019 return and filed their 2020 taxes a few months after I did. It seems the IRS failed...

It All Began With Snickers Caleb Smith was only eight years old when he lost his first pet bunny Snickers. His heart was broken but he eventually adopted again. During his search for a new bunny, Caleb couldn’t believe how many were unwanted in his area alone. Many families buy a bunny but when the reality of ownership sets in, they’re no longer interested and take the animal to a shelter. Caleb decided to take action and help the animals, but he had to convince his parents first. One of h...

With the Albert Pujols era off to a positive start, the Los Angeles Dodgers will try to find out just what they are capable of getting out of their veteran run