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Apr 30 2026WEATHER

Rain Arrives in New Jersey, Bringing Relief from Drought

New Jersey will see a spread of rain starting in the west by late Wednesday afternoon and moving east toward the coast early Thursday. The showers could drop between a quarter inch and three‑quarters of an inch, giving much-needed moisture to the state. Around the same time, isolated thunderstorm

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Digital Display Tariffs Could Keep U. S. Forces Independent

The United States might stop depending on China for critical display parts by using tariffs on digital screens. A policy group led by Dmitri Alperovitch, co‑founder of CrowdStrike, suggests this in a recent report. Experts have warned that China’s growing share of display production could make it ha

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Entertainment Hub Takes Shape in Prince George’s County

Maryland lawmakers recently passed a bill that opens the door for a cutting‑edge entertainment arena in Prince George’s County. The proposed venue, called Sphere Entertainment, would seat about 6, 000 people and could become the state’s second such complex after the one in Las Vegas. The plan cal

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Spoofs Lose Their Punch in the Final Season

The latest episode of the show takes a familiar gag: a superfast hero speeds through crowds and explodes them. This twist feels like a throwback, but the repetition makes it feel more like filler than clever satire. In this episode, a villain forces famous actors to become obstacles for a running he

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Heists Hit $1B in 2026: A Wake‑Up Call

Crypto has always felt like a risky playground, but this year the danger feels even bigger. In 2026 alone, attackers have stolen a total of $1. 08 billion across at least 68 separate attacks. The bulk of this loss comes from three huge breaches, two of which happened in April. That month alone has s

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Apr 30 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Turning a Year Older on April 30

The day brings several well‑known faces to celebrate another year. Willie Nelson, a country legend, turns 93 and once starred in the 1979 film “The Electric Horseman. ” Johnny Galecki, famous for his role in the sitcom “The Big Bang Theory, ” turns 51. Kirsten Dunst, who has directed short

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Apr 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Coach: How a Champion Turned Data Into Gold

Kristen Faulkner, who won two Olympic gold medals in Paris, is now turning her own body data into a personal training guide. Her journey began with a setback in 2023 when she was disqualified for wearing a continuous glucose monitor during a race. The rule said the device was not allowed in compe

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

China Tightens Rules, US Reacts Quietly

Beijing introduced new trade rules that could make it harder for foreign companies to move their production away from China. The changes were announced just before President Trump’s visit to Shanghai for talks with Xi Jinping. The rules aim to punish firms that reduce their reliance on Chinese supp

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Airbnb and Anysphere Face U. S. Probe Over Chinese AI Use

House Republicans have opened a new inquiry into how U. S. tech firms might be using AI models built in China. The investigation comes as lawmakers push to curb what they see as national‑security risks and to stay ahead in the global AI contest. Both the House Committee on Homeland Security and th

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Bank Leader Says Tokenizing Assets Won’t Make Them Liquid

Oliver Harris, now the head of JPMorgan’s blockchain unit, said tokenization alone will not solve liquidity problems. He told a crowd in Toronto that putting an asset on the blockchain does not automatically make it easier to trade. Harris has moved from Goldman Sachs and a small crypto start‑

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