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Apr 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Birthdays of stars and legends on April 15th

April 15th isn’t just any day—it’s a day packed with talents from acting to music. But why do we care about celebrity birthdays? Some argue it’s harmless fun, while others see it as a shallow celebration of fame. Either way, the list offers a mix of well-known names and lesser-known facts. Emma Wat

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Apr 17 2026CRYPTO

New Way to Earn Crypto by Trading Regular Market Assets Anytime

A crypto exchange is giving traders a chance to win real money just by trading standard market products like stock and gold futures. The catch? No one had ever offered these traditional assets around the clock before. Most exchanges follow stock market hours, but this one stays open all week. The g

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Apr 17 2026WEATHER

Staying Safe When Water Levels Rise in Tompkins County

A sudden alert went out late Thursday night for Tompkins County, warning that Cayuga Lake’s water level had climbed enough to spill onto nearby paths and roads. The rise was enough to flood areas that usually stay dry, though experts say this kind of event is minor and short-lived. Still, the notice

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Apr 17 2026WEATHER

North Texas braces for a weekend weather shift

A pleasant Friday is on the way in North Texas, with temperatures climbing to the mid-80s under partly cloudy skies. Winds from the south could gust up to 30 mph, adding a breezy touch to the warm afternoon. By nightfall, the mercury will dip to the mid-50s, setting the stage for a potential change

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Apr 17 2026HEALTH

Shoulder pain: what actually helps more?

Shoulder pain can stop people from lifting groceries or even combing their hair. Doctors often suggest exercise first for this common problem. But is moving around really better than treatments like painkillers or ultrasound that don’t require much effort? A new look at past studies tried to answer

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Money and Power: What Happens When Billionaires Enter the Political Game?

Joe Rogan isn’t holding back when it comes to billionaires in politics. On his podcast, he made a bold statement: "There’s no way it’d be good for anybody if the people with all the money are controlling most of the things that happen. " His words seem to take aim at figures like Elon Musk, who has

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Apr 17 2026CRIME

Houston Company Under Federal Scrutiny in Diesel Export Probe

A Houston-based fuel trader called Ikon Midstream is now at the center of a federal investigation after U. S. authorities executed a search warrant at its offices this week. Two officials and a Mexican security source say the raid targeted documents and electronics, but no arrests were made. The com

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Why Ohio’s New Bills Could Put Kids’ Mental Health at Risk

Ohio lawmakers are pushing two bills that have mental health experts raising eyebrows. One would let schools bring in untrained religious volunteers to counsel students, while the other would make it harder for teens to get therapy without their parents’ permission. Critics say the first bill’s defi

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Apr 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Student Ideas Could Shape Colorado’s Green Future

Every year, Colorado Mountain College gives its students a big stage to showcase their work on sustainability. This year, their free online conference on April 24 will run from 9 AM to noon, focusing on how local research can help mountain communities tackle environmental challenges. The event isn’t

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Planning for DeKalb's train connection: what you need to know

The city of DeKalb is taking another step toward bringing train service to its residents. Instead of just talking about it for years, leaders finally agreed to hire a company that will study whether a commuter rail system makes sense. The plan involves checking safety, environmental effects, and how

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