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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

New York Mayor Takes on War Costs and Rising Prices

The city’s newest mayor, a self‑described democratic socialist, recently discussed how the ongoing conflict in Iran is pushing up gasoline and other living expenses for New Yorkers. He said that while the war is a separate issue, it only adds to an already steep cost‑of‑living crisis that has been p

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Apr 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Keeping Kids Off Screens: A Simple Plan

Parents often feel powerless when their children demand more screen time, but a new approach shows that limits are both doable and beneficial. Recent research points out that devices are built to hook us; the brain’s dopamine system, originally meant for survival needs, now pushes us toward endless

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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

China’s Clean Tech Exports Surge as Global Energy Shifts

China has seen a sharp rise in the export of clean‑energy products during March, showing that its manufacturers are capitalising on a worldwide shift toward alternative power sources. The surge comes as conventional energy supplies face uncertainty, partly due to the conflict in Iran. The biggest j

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Stars Shine in April

Cincinnati. com fans picked their top high‑school athletes for the week ending April 12, and the results were posted on April 17. Readers chose winners from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, flag football, tennis, and volleyball. Each athlete can now download a digital certificate

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

NBA Leader Adam Silver Wins Innovation Award

Adam Silver, a former lawyer who grew up in Rye, New York, entered the NBA as a junior staffer in 1992. He moved quickly through roles—from special assistant to chief of staff, then president of NBA Entertainment—before becoming commissioner in 2014. Over the last decade, he has guided basketball in

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Apr 18 2026LIFESTYLE

A colorful art project brightens an empty downtown spot

A vacant storefront in downtown Ann Arbor got a surprise glow-up last month, but not the kind that usually leads to new business. Instead of a "For Rent" sign, the windows of the old Downtown Home and Garden now feature playful art from University of Michigan students. Their project includes whimsic

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Plan to Move Iran's Nuclear Material to the US Takes Shape

Plans are in motion for the United States to team up with Iran to gather enriched uranium from the country and transport it back home. The plan was shared by a top US official who spoke to the press recently. The official described the process as a slow-moving operation involving large machinery to

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Georgia's Democratic governor race: Quiet primary, big stakes ahead

This year’s race for Georgia’s next governor on the Democratic side feels more like a marathon with no clear front runner rather than the high-energy showdown four years ago when Stacey Abrams nearly broke fundraising records. With the primary just weeks away, Democratic candidates are scrambling fo

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

Kansas Parks That Tell America’s Story

Kansas quietly guards some of the nation’s most meaningful places, where grasslands roar, forts stand frozen in time, and a single courtroom changed the course of schooling forever. Five spots across the state fall under the National Park Service, each with a different heartbeat. Four lean into huma

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Which wearable fits your daily life better: a smart ring or a smartwatch?

Smart rings and smartwatches both track health, sleep, and activity, but they work very differently. A smart ring like the Oura Ring 4 is small, lightweight, and doesn’t have a screen. That means no distractions from notifications or alerts while you’re moving. It’s great for people who want to moni

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