Apr 14 2026POLITICS

NASA's funding fight: Why one leader wants more cash for space dreams

A top U. S. senator is pushing back against plans to trim NASA’s budget next year. This isn’t the first time officials have clashed over space spendin...

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

Dick Vitale faces new health challenge with melanoma diagnosis

Veteran sports commentator Dick Vitale recently shared news about his latest health test results. After undergoing multiple scans, including PET, CAT,...

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Apr 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Free stuff gone wrong: when generosity bites back

Neighbors can surprise you in the worst ways when free stuff enters the picture. Take the case of someone who offered a bright yellow paint can on a l...

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Apr 14 2026SPORTS

What’s next for the Jaguars and Brian Thomas Jr. ?

The NFL draft is just around the corner, and teams are already making big plans. For the Jacksonville Jaguars, last season was a rollercoaster. They f...

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Apr 14 2026RELIGION

When a Leader and a Pope Clash on War and World Views

The feud between the U. S. president and the head of the Catholic Church started with a simple disagreement over war but quickly turned into a heated ...

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

AI Doctors Learn Fake Diseases from Made-Up Research

Back in 2024, a Swedish team wanted to test if AI chatbots could distinguish real science from nonsense. They created "bixonimania, " a fake eye disea...

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

College Exposure Scare Raises Concerns About Rare Tuberculosis Strain

A routine public health check has suddenly put a Southern California college on edge. Over two months last fall, visitors to Southwestern Community Co...

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Apr 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Clint Dempsey’s Rise: From Texas Trailer Parks to World Cup Glory

Clint Dempsey’s journey isn’t just another sports story—it’s proof that talent and grit can come from anywhere. The new documentary series, dropping A...

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Apr 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Golf tech gets a power boost: Bryson DeChambeau joins forces with a smart AI app

Bryson DeChambeau just traded his clubs for algorithms after sealing a deal worth eight figures to take over Sportsbox AI, a Seattle company specializ...

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

How Ethiopia’s first birth age connects to health, wealth, and where people live

When a woman has her first child in Ethiopia often shapes not just her own health but also the future of her family and the nation. Babies born to ver...

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Apr 14 2026CRIME

Settlement in Police Shooting Case Raises Concerns Over Crisis Response

In mid-2024, a quiet neighborhood in Wadsworth became the center of a tragic incident when Shannon Sloan lost his life in a confrontation with police....

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Apr 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Artists of Color Set the Stage in 2024

The 2024 Coachella lineup wasn\"t just another year of music—it was proof that Black performers have shaped the festival\"s sound for good. Acts like ...

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Apr 14 2026SPORTS

Which High School Sports Teams Made the Biggest Impact Last Week?

High school sports in North Jersey just wrapped up another action-packed week. Most teams kept winning, but a few really stood out from the rest. Some...

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

Pope Leo XIV’s peace message faces pushback from Trump

Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born in the U. S. , has spent decades in Peru as a missionary. He’s also a strong advocate for global peace. Yet Presiden...

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

Why leaders mix politics with faith—and why it backfires

Last weekend, a global leader took to social media not to relax or reflect—but to launch a public attack on a religious figure. This isn’t unusual for...

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

Watch out: Spicy food bowls from social media could be risky business

Never judge a dish by its bright TikTok colors. West-central Illinois food safety teams recently noticed a sharp rise in “spicy bowls” popping up onli...

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Apr 14 2026RELIGION

A night of fun, food, and community in Lincolnshire

A local Jewish group is putting together a lively event to celebrate its members and raise funds for future programs. "L’Chaim & Lagers" isn’t just a ...

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Apr 14 2026SPORTS

Game scores and schedules to kick off Vermont’s 2026 spring sports week

Vermont’s high school teams are back on the field this spring, with scores, schedules, and fresh matchups to watch. Baseball, softball, lacrosse, tenn...

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Apr 14 2026CELEBRITIES

What makes Matt Fitzpatrick stand out beyond his golf skills

Matt Fitzpatrick’s success on the golf course is hard to miss, but where he grew up and how he got started tell an even bigger story. Born in Sheffiel...

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Apr 14 2026BUSINESS

Parking Plans Stir Mixed Feelings in Downtown Wildwood

A new 70-space parking lot is set to pop up in downtown Wildwood, raising eyebrows among locals and business owners alike. The project’s purpose seems...

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