Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Kid‑TV Pioneer Sid Krofft Passes Away at 96

Sid Krofft, a Canadian‑born creator who helped bring imaginative children’s shows to life in the 1960s, has died at age 96. He worked closely with his...

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Russell Henley: Roots, Faith and the Fairway

Russell Henley grew up in Macon, Georgia, a small Southern town where family and community mattered more than fame. He was born on April 12, 1989, ...

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Avoiding Dog Danger: Smart Moves for When a Loose Pup Appears

When summer rolls in and families head outdoors, it’s easy to forget the basics of staying safe around dogs. A recent spike in attacks in Metro Detroi...

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Stay Alert: Ticks Are Back in the Backyard

The spring heat is inviting people and their dogs to explore parks, but a quiet threat lurks in the tall grass. Since 2020, Alexandria has recorded...

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Rangers Face A’s: Who Wins the Betting Battle?

The Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics will clash in a four‑game stretch that starts on Monday night at Sutter Health Park. Both teams sit at 8–7...

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Banana Ball Brings Fun, Firefighters and Flashy Beats to Albuquerque

Albuquerque’s Isotopes Park turned into a lively carnival this weekend, hosting two nights of Banana Ball—a quirky twist on baseball that mixes music,...

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Short Yoga Breaks: How 24 Minutes Change Your Body and Mood

A new study looked at what happens to people after a quick 24‑minute yoga class. Researchers wanted to see if this short session could really help wit...

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Sea Worms, Seasons and Stories: How Pacific Islanders Read the Ocean

In some Pacific villages, a swarm of tiny sea worms becomes the town’s weather forecast. The elders call them “palolo” or “nyale, ” and their appeara...

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

When a Loved One Can’t Stay Home Alone

The story starts with a sister who has survived brain surgery and now faces memory problems, weight gain, and trouble walking. She lives with her daug...

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Phone Freedom: Most Americans Want to Switch Carriers Easily

A new survey shows that nine out of ten people in the United States want to be able to move their phones when they change providers. The study was ...

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Health Risks in Assam’s Dhubri District

In the rural district of Dhubri, researchers gathered data to see how many pregnancies were considered high‑risk and what factors made them so. The te...

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Fair Housing Month: A Year‑Long Call for Equality

In April, the United States remembers the signing of a pivotal law in 1968 that outlawed discrimination when buying or renting homes. This rule, now a...

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Apr 13 2026WEATHER

Storm Watch: Chicago Faces Multiple Weather Threats This Week

Chicago residents should prepare for a week of unpredictable weather, with several chances for strong to severe storms starting Monday afternoon. The ...

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Apr 13 2026CRIME

Fire‑fighting Plan Gone Wrong: Teen Throws Molotov at AI Leader’s Home

In a startling turn of events, a 20‑year‑old from Texas was taken into custody after he hurled an incendiary device toward the San Francisco house of ...

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Records Vanishing: A Quiet Loss of History

The U. S. has long been a keeper of public records, letting citizens look back at government actions. People can request files through freedom‑of‑info...

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Nursing Home Laws Clash With Faith and Facts

The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, a 125‑year‑old Catholic order that runs a free nursing home for dying cancer patients, filed a lawsuit in April 20...

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Apr 13 2026WEATHER

Fire Alert: Stay Safe in Dry West Piedmont and Sandhills

Fire danger has climbed to a warning level in the Western Piedmont and Sandhills areas as humidity drops, winds pick up, and fuels become very dry. T...

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Apr 13 2026WEATHER

Storm Watch: Hail and Tornado Threats Loom Over Iowa

A wet spell will keep Iowa soaked for most of the week, but danger rises on Monday night and again Tuesday evening. The National Weather Service sa...

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Wrong‑Target Arrest Sparks County Investigation

A Minnesota county is digging into a federal raid that ended with the wrong man being taken from his home. In January, agents entered a St. Paul house...

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Oil Companies Push for Legal Shield From Climate Lawsuits

Oil firms have long known that burning their fuels can harm the planet. Yet they hid proof and misled people for decades, blocking clean energy progre...

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