April 4, 2026

The New Citizens Press

News For, By and About People

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Astrophysicist Helps Superman Find Home Planet

Rina Risper03 mins

Capital City Collectibles located at 2019 E. Michigan Avenue (located inside Everybody Reads Bookstore)
 
Left:  Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a astrophysicist and the director of the Hayden Planetarium.

 
By The NorthStar News & Analysis
 
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of The Hayden Planetarium and an astrophysicist, appears in DC Action Comics #14 to help Superman locate Krypton, his home planet, so that he can see his home planet on the last day of its existence, a day before it is destroyed.

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Just Thinking Out Loud:Men You Are Needed

Rina Risper08 mins

By Marvin Cato
TNCP CAN
 
I am an only child and I grew up in the foster care system and bounced from place to place. When I look back on my life, I realize that I am a statistical anomaly.

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Holiday Activities for Kids

Rina Risper03 mins

Visit the library and make some fun gifts during the holidays.

 

By Jean Bolley, 
Head Librarian at CADL Foster

From now until the end of the year it seems like our schedules get packed with holiday events. While children love a lot of things about the holidays, one downside for them is all the waiting—waiting for dinner to be served, waiting to open gifts, waiting for this, that and the other.

 

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Rina Risper08 mins

By Jay Bobbin
Tribune Media Services
 
“TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE”: Clint Eastwood had said “Gran Torino” would be his last project as an actor, but he returned to the screen in this well-performed drama as a baseball scout who’s nearing the end of his career.

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The Trick To Avoiding Unwanted Holiday Pounds: Get Organized

Rina Risper07 mins

Once December hits, it’s an eating and drinking roller coaster ride and I’m the first one lining up. Whether it’s the goodies in the office, the after-work parties, or the weekend get-togethers, I definitely get caught up in the moment and indulge. I have to remind myself that while it’s once a year, I don’t have to have everything…
 
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Excuse me, are you listening? 11-24

Rina Risper09 mins

Dear Readers,
 
We as people have a lot of work to do.  When it comes to negativity and reflecting on our views towards others, it is prudent sometimes to just keep your thoughts to yourself.  

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Giving Wisely This Holiday Season

Rina Risper06 mins

By Rick Garcia
 
This time of year, mailboxes and inboxes are filled with requests for charitable donations with the same message – financial support is needed now more than ever. But in these tough economic times, how can families ensure that their dollars will do the most good?

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Your Other 8 Hours: How Healthy Are You?

Rina Risper07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
I wrote recently about how you can start closing the gap between the life you are living and your best life … but I received some reader complaints.

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The Kid’s Doctor: Coughs and colds are nasty, but antibiotics are not the answer

Rina Risper04 mins

Get smart about the way you treat colds and coughs. 

 
By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
 
   The prescribing of antibiotics is highest for young children. But, antibiotics need to be used appropriately in order to ensure that they’re effective, as well as to prevent antibiotic resistance.

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