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Apr 02 2026SPORTS

Italy’s Soccer System Under Scrutiny After Three‑Year World Cup Gap

The Italian sports minister urged the head of the national football federation to step down after Italy failed again to qualify for a World Cup. A penalty shoot‑out defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff stage was the latest blow, following losses to Sweden in 2018 and North Macedonia in

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Apr 02 2026SPORTS

Falcons Eye Veteran Linebacker to Fix Run Defense

The Atlanta Falcons still lack a solid inside linebacker after Kaden Elliss left for the Saints, and analysts say they can address this gap before next season. A recent perspective lists the Falcons as one of six teams that could snag former All‑Pro Bobby Wagner, a 36‑year‑old linebacker known fo

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

First‑Ever British Vertical Series Takes the Spotlight

Onset Octopus says it is the first UK company to fully fund and produce a vertical‑video series that will be sold worldwide. The new show, Cowboy Before Dark, follows a same‑sex romance between two friends who reconnect. Writer Octavia McKenzie crafted the story, while actors Elliot Eason and

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Apr 02 2026CRYPTO

Telegram Wallet Opens New Trading Feature

Telegram users now have a way to trade perpetual futures directly from the chat app. The new feature is powered by Lighter, a decentralized exchange that lets people open long or short positions on more than 50 different assets. Traders can use up to 50 times leverage, and the range includes major c

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Apr 02 2026EDUCATION

St. Xavier Secures 16‑Acre Campus for Future Growth

St. Xavier High School has bought a 16‑acre plot south of its current grounds for $7. 2 million, turning the former Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science site into a temporary office hub while its own buildings undergo renovation. The new location at 645 W. North Bend Road in Finneytown will host

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Apr 02 2026SPORTS

Fun Days at the Ballpark: A Fresh Look at Wilmington’s Blue Rocks

"Delaware’s summer line‑up gets a boost when the Wilmington Blue Rocks hit the field. The team plays in the South Atlantic League, a high‑A level that sits just three steps below the majors. Fans can spot future stars—like Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones, who once stepped onto this field before mo

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Villain in the Wild West

Titus Welliver, best known for playing gritty detectives, has surprised fans by stepping into a new role as a ruthless mob boss in AMC’s newest season of Dark Winds. The actor leaves his familiar crime‑fighter image to portray Dominic McNair, a criminal mastermind who runs his operations from ins

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Look at Mid‑Life Drama on TV

The new Apple TV series “Imperfect Women” tries to revive the once‑popular genre of suburban crime thrillers that feature middle‑aged female leads. It follows a tight group of friends whose calm lives fall apart after one of them is murdered, and the plot thickens with red herrings and shocking twis

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Postal Service to Let Handguns Travel by Mail

The U. S. Postal Service is planning a big change that could let people ship handguns in the mail, following new legal advice from the Department of Justice. The proposed rule will appear in the Federal Register on Thursday and aims to update mailing rules so they match the Justice Department’s guid

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Apr 02 2026BUSINESS

Batavia’s Jewelry Store Turns 21 with a Diamond Raffle and Trunk Show

A local jewelry shop in Batavia is throwing a party to celebrate 21 years in business—a milestone that doesn’t just mark time but also cements its place in the community. Instead of just blowing out candles, K. Hollis Jewelers is rolling out a celebration packed with estate jewelry, free snacks, and

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