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Sidney gets measure of revenge over Vikings

After absorbing a one-run second round loss to Stanton in the Corner Conference tournament, the Sidney Cowboy baseball team bounced back with a 6-1 win in a rematch against the Vikings. Sidney beat Essex in a doubleheader rout on June 20 before falling 17-8 in a pre-conference tournament match with Stanton on June 21.

Why isn’t July 2 the day to celebrate American independence?

The Declaration of Independence and July Fourth are indelibly linked. But you may need to be an American history buff to know that the link is less direct than it may seem. The Continental Congress declared American independence on July 2, even though the final wording of the Declaration of Independence had yet to be approved. That approval came two days later, which is why American independence is celebrated on July 4. Furthermore, the Declaration of Independence now on display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., was not signed on July 4. The signatures on that document, which have been a source of pride for descendants of the signers for centuries, were written on August 2, a full month after the Congress declared its independence from Great Britain. And in a reflection of life in the 18th century, Great Britain did not even receive the declaration until November of 1776.

Sidney Softball

Griswold 9, Sidney 4 Griswold built an early lead before Sidney rallied with four runs in the sixth inning of the set back. Makenna Laumann and Aunika Hayes had double for Sidney.

Reining in unbridled big tech

Q: How would your bipartisan American Innovation and Choice Online Act reform Big Tech platforms? A: Americans may view technology as a curse or a blessing, particularly in the context of Big Tech’s grip on digital platforms. Advances in communication tools, streaming services and online shopping have helped millions of Americans access telehealth services, groceries, medication, digital learning and remote work, especially during the pandemic.

Sidney Baseball

Sidney 12, Griswold 5 Ten runs in the last three innings pushed Sidney to the win. Sidney finished with 13 hits.