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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Cold Weather Races Show How Climate Affects Running

The 2025 marathon in Boston was a shock to many. While the legendary 1976 race saw temperatures near 100°F and nearly half the runners quit, this year’s event started in the upper 30s to low 40s and climbed to about 50°F. Only a tiny fraction, 1. 5 percent of the 28, 854 starters, failed to finish.

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

New Tech‑Ready Classes at Brentwood High

Brentwood High School is rolling out a fresh lineup of courses that blend modern technology with practical life skills. The new classes include AI Foundations, Intro to Computer Science, Music Theory, Digital Art II, and an updated Personal Finance course. The goal is to keep students interested whi

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Apr 18 2026CRIME

Unexpected Crash in Dallas Parking Lot

A tragic event unfolded early Friday morning in Dallas when a car collided with a group of people standing in a parking lot, leading to one fatality and three injuries. The incident took place around 4:20 a. m. on the 3300 block of East Trinity Mills Road, shortly after police responded to an emerge

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

US Keeps Russian Oil Deal Open Amid Global Energy Chaos

The U. S. has extended a short‑term permission that lets other nations buy Russian oil by sea, even though critics say it softens sanctions on Moscow. The Treasury Department approved the renewal for about a month, ending on May 16, and it still bars trade with Iran, Cuba and North Korea. The move f

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

Bridging the Gap: Scholarships to Fill Imaging Staff Shortages

Hospitals across the country face a mounting problem: many imaging rooms sit empty because there aren’t enough trained technologists. In 2026, the vacancy rate for radiologic techs hit 18 %, slowing patient care and overloading current staff. To tackle this, a new program offers up to 5 000 scho

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Apr 18 2026CELEBRITIES

Meloni Says Goodbye to a Long‑Running TV Icon

Christopher Meloni expressed deep emotions after the cancellation of his long‑running role in a popular crime drama series. He took to social media to thank fans who had supported his character, Elliot Stabler, over the years. The actor reflected on nearly 17 years of portraying the detective and ho

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Life After Law: What Happened to the Organized Crime Show

The series “Law & Order: Organized Crime” was a bold experiment in the familiar world of procedural dramas. Instead of following the standard case‑of‑the‑day formula, it focused on one detective’s battle against a New York crime syndicate. The show ran for five seasons before NBC decided to end it,

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Apr 18 2026OPINION

Reno’s Downtown: Balancing Homes and Nightlife

Downtown Reno is changing fast. New condos like Montage, Palladio and Riverwalk Towers are popping up on almost every block, turning the area into a high‑density residential hub. The city’s plans even call for more apartments on empty lots, so the skyline is rising while the neighborhood grows. At

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

A Quiet Reality: How Rwanda Faces Cancer Deaths

In many parts of Rwanda, people rarely talk about the final moments of life. Even though the government wants to give patients comfort when they are very ill, conversations about dying and caring for those who are near death still stay hidden. Cancer patients often pass away alone or in pain beca

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

College Degree Linked to Rising Colon Cancer Deaths in Young Adults

The number of young adults dying from colon cancer is climbing, but the trend hits those without a college education harder than those with degrees. A new study in JAMA Oncology examined over 101, 000 deaths of people aged 25 to 49 between 1994 and 2023. Overall, deaths went from about three p

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