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Scott Kennedy

Journalist · Health

Scott Kennedy

Sports editor. Football, basketball and everything in between.

In the newsroom since 2026 Health · Magazine

24 articles

Moody portrait of an actor in a dark suit against a deep red background in cinematic light Review

Review: ‘The Mind Reader of Vale Street’ is the most moving drama of the fall

Teodor Kask gives a career-best performance as a retired stage mentalist pulled into one last case in an eight-part series that is all heart.

Oct 1, 2026 Road crew in orange vests laying fresh steaming asphalt behind a roller in early morning light Breaking

Valley Road between Riverton and Cedar Falls to be fully rebuilt by the end of the year

The transport ministry will spend 38 million euros on a 14-kilometer section, with night closures and detours starting next Monday.

Oct 1, 2026 Officer holding a flashlight on a quiet residential street at night, blue police lights blurred in front Investigation

Police investigate string of late-night break-in attempts in Westmoor

Residents of the Hollins Park area reported people trying car doors and garden sheds on three nights; officers have stepped up patrols.

Oct 1, 2026 Couple sitting apart on a sofa, looking away from each other in soft window light Premium Relationships

The quiet signs of dishonesty partners often miss, and what to do about them

Therapists say lying rarely shows in nervous eyes. It shows in patterns. Here is what to notice, and how to talk about it without a blow-up.

Oct 1, 2026 Pop singer with a microphone on stage under colorful concert lights, crowd in the foreground Music

Singer Noa Castell announces a 14-city tour across the region next spring

The pop star behind this summer's biggest radio hit will open the tour in Port Alden in March, with tickets on sale from next Friday.

Sep 30, 2026 Photographers with flashing cameras in front of a glamorous couple on a red carpet against a dark backdrop Premiere

Three premieres in ten days: Riverton’s fall film season opens in style

Co-stars Lena Moravec and Julian Ashby drew the biggest crowd as "The Salt Road" opened a busy run of red carpets in the capital.

Sep 30, 2026 Packed football stadium at night under floodlights with fans holding scarves in plain team colors Matchday

Derby fever: Eastbank Stadium close to sell-out for tonight’s top-of-table clash

Riverton United have sold more than 31,000 of 32,000 tickets for the evening derby against Port Alden FC, with only a handful of away seats left.

Sep 30, 2026 Handball players in plain jerseys celebrating together on court under arena lights Qualifiers

Handball team drawn against two-time medalists in championship qualifying

The national team will face the group's top seeds, a fast-rising neighbor and an island side, with two places at the finals up for grabs.

Sep 30, 2026 Large truck stuck at a mountain tunnel entrance with emergency vehicles and workers in orange vests Accident

Truck wedges in Greywater Pass tunnel, road worker seriously injured

Police are investigating the driver, whose 4.1-meter truck ignored a 3.8-meter height limit and struck a maintenance crew at the tunnel entrance.

Sep 30, 2026 Bowl of yogurt with berries, a glass of kefir and jars of fermented vegetables on a kitchen table Gut health

Probiotics are booming, but experts say they can’t replace a balanced diet

Pharmacy sales of probiotic supplements rose by almost a third in a year, yet dietitians say fiber and everyday fermented foods matter more.

Sep 30, 2026 Trading floor with blurred screens showing green and red line charts and traders in cool blue light Markets

Riverton stocks slip as inflation surprises and bond yields climb

Consumer prices rose 3.1 percent from a year earlier, above forecasts, pushing traders to bet that interest rates will stay higher for longer.

Sep 30, 2026 Doctor examining a patient's lower leg in a bright, calm clinic room Warning signs

A blocked leg artery is an emergency: the first signs you must not ignore

Sudden pain, a pale or cold foot and numbness can mean blood flow to the leg has stopped. Doctors say every hour counts.

Sep 30, 2026 Football players in plain training kits warming up among cones on a training pitch while a coach holds a whistle Squad list

National team coach names five uncapped players in squad for qualifiers

Head coach Tomas Varga recalls veteran defender Luka Bergman and hands first call-ups to two Port Alden FC teenagers for next month's double header.

Sep 30, 2026 Shop owner in an apron unlocking the glass door of a small shop on a main street in the morning Relief package

Government approves 800-million-euro relief package for small businesses

Shops, cafés and workshops with fewer than 20 staff will get help with energy bills and can defer tax payments for six months.

Sep 30, 2026 Young woman sitting thoughtfully on a sofa during an interview in a softly lit living room After the show

Life after “Lighthouse Seven”: former contestant on fame, trolls and starting over

Nadia Feld spent eight weeks on the country's most watched reality show. Two years on, she talks about what happened when the cameras left.

Sep 30, 2026 Tennis player frozen mid-serve on a hard court inside a stadium, wearing plain clothing Tennis

Riverton Open headlines a packed week on the men’s and women’s tours

Top seed Anders Kolbe returns from a wrist injury on the indoor hard courts, while Mila Rautio begins the defense of her women's title.

Sep 29, 2026 Hands holding a smartphone at a cafe table, the screen glowing softly Quick guide

Five settings to change on your new phone before you do anything else

From screen-lock timing to app permissions, a few minutes in the settings menu can protect your data and save your battery.

Sep 29, 2026 Author reading from a book at a lectern in a cozy bookstore packed with listeners Culture

Port Alden novelist draws a full house at book launch abroad

Mira Halvorsen presented the translation of her harbor novel "The Salt Ledger" in a neighboring capital, where the bookstore had to turn readers away.

Sep 28, 2026 Cozy living room with heavy linen curtains, wool rug, armchair, blanket and warm lamp light in the evening Home

Heavy curtains, warm rugs: small changes that make a home feel cozy this winter

Interior designers say a few textile swaps and better lighting can make a room feel warmer, and can even help cut heating bills.

Sep 27, 2026 Child playing a blocky online game on a laptop while a parent watches from behind in a cozy living room Online safety

Block-building game craze puts child safety back on parents’ agenda

Two in three children aged 8 to 12 play a hugely popular block-building game, a new survey finds, but fewer than half of parents use its safety controls.

Sep 27, 2026 Woman washing foamy hair under a shower in soft bathroom light Hair care

How often should you wash your hair? Experts say the answer depends on you

From daily to once a week: dermatologists explain why scalp type, hair texture and lifestyle matter more than any fixed rule.

Sep 26, 2026 Second-hand game consoles and controllers on shelves in a small retro game shop Retro gaming

Old consoles, new prices: how the second-hand gaming market is changing

Prices for used consoles from two generations ago have risen by up to 40 percent in two years, as collectors and young players chase older machines.

Sep 25, 2026 Huge canyon glowing at sunset with a river winding far below Travel guide

Hiking the Grand Canyon from rim to river: how to plan the day safely

Going down is the easy part. The climb back can take twice as long, and rangers warn that summer heat at the bottom is dangerous.

Sep 11, 2026 Female runner celebrating at the finish line in heavy rain under stadium lights Athletics

Outsider Mira Castellanos wins the 5,000 meters in pouring rain

The 23-year-old from Cedar Falls, ranked ninth in the field, beat the favorites at the national championships with a long, brave finishing kick.

Sep 10, 2026