Local mixed martial arts surge draws crowd to Coyote's
Lawrence's cage fighting scene grows as promoter Darryl Clark plans a local series. June 27 at Coyote's drew about 500 fans, with fighters like Lance Yoder describing the brutal backstage reality. Attendees praised the sport's new generation energy amid gritty club atmosphere.
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John Henry
Journal-World
Joe Stark
Lance Yoder
Coyote’s
23Rd Street
Haskell Avenue
Lawrence
Mark Sears
Yoder
Sears
Coyote
Darryl Clark
Clark
Othellis Roper
Independence
Dictionary adds words like edamame and prosecco to Merriam Webster
Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary unveils about 100 new entries including edamame pescatarian prosecco and soju reflecting culinary trends and new tech terms such as infinity pool and dirty bomb Norovirus. Editors say words are added when usage is clear without translation.
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Infinity Pool
riam-Webster
Peter Sokolowski
Merriam-Webster
Coming Tuesday: How areas tackle rising school costs
School districts face higher prices for food and gasoline, prompting budget reviews and potential fare adjustments. Officials weigh delivery contracts, fuel strategies, and meal program safeguards to minimize impact on students and families. Local boards consider phased spending cuts and reallocation of funds to preserve services.
Pianists display classical flair at Kansas University
Constance Lin Kaita, 13, from New Jersey, semifinalist in the International Institute for Young Musicians Piano Competition at KU. Sixteen contestants aged 12 to 18 performed works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Chopin as crowds filled Swarthout Recital Hall. Logan Skelton and two other judges emphasized musicality, imagination, and style in performances.
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Constance Lin Kaita
New Jersey
International Institute For Young Musicians
Kansas University
Swarthout
Murphy Hall
Scott McBride Smith
NYM
Beethoven
Mendelssohn
Chopin
Logan Skelton
University of Michigan
Dollar decline challenges role of international banking currency
The U S dollar has been weakening for six years against major currencies including the euro. Analysts warn this decline could erode the dollar’s status as the leading international banking currency and affect global finance overseas.
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Michael Probst
U. S
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