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allentown / wfmz

More than 4 million tickets sold for 2028 LA Olympics

Organizers announced Thursday that more than four million tickets were sold worldwide for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during this month's first purchase window. The strong early demand...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 12:51 PM EDT

sports / Lafayette College Athletics

Maroon-White Spring Showcase at Fisher Stadium Saturday

Lafayette will wrap up its spring season Saturday with the Maroon-White Spring Showcase. The event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at Fisher Stadium.

Published Apr 23, 2026, 12:47 PM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Reclaiming the Classroom: Restoring Student Participation

Participation in many college classrooms has become the exception while silence is the norm. Students often sit behind glowing screens, and when professors pose questions the room waits...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Frank Thomas sues Chicago White Sox

Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas, a two-time American League MVP, is suing his former team. The lawsuit targets the Chicago White Sox, the franchise Thomas starred for...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 11:55 AM EDT

allentown / wfmz

‘Free Timmy!’ Beached humpback whale divides Germany

A humpback whale nicknamed "Timmy" has been stranded on the German coast for about a month. The animal's plight has generated widespread compassion but also a media frenzy,...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 11:33 AM EDT

allentown / wfmz

US reclassifies marijuana to expand medical access

The US government on Thursday reclassified cannabis, making it easier for Americans to use the drug for medical reasons. The change is intended to enable more research into...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 11:25 AM EDT