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Apr 06 2026CRIME

Why museums keep getting robbed—and why the art is nearly impossible to sell

Museums worldwide have faced a string of bold thefts recently, including a brazen robbery in Italy where thieves took works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse in a single night. Experts say these crimes aren’t as clever as movies make them seem—they’re often just quick break-ins with little planning.

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dance, Music, and Art Showcases Shine in Arkansas

The Inspiration Point Center for the Arts will feature a fresh ballet called “The Sacred Veil. ” Dancers from the University of Oklahoma School of Dance and the Windsong Chamber Chorale will perform a piece choreographed by Sophia Smith. The music comes from Eric Whitacre’s choral work, which was fi

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Rethinking Post‑Birth Care: A New Tool for Rural and Minority Mothers

Recent work has built a tool that flags mothers who might need extra help in the first month after giving birth. The calculator was trained on data from New York City hospitals between 2016 and 2018, where it could predict readmissions or emergency visits with a moderate success rate (an AUC of 0. 6

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Apr 05 2026SCIENCE

Blue Light, Fresh Ideas: A Plant‑Made Tool for Spotting Antibiotics and Fending Off Fake Goods

Hydrangea flowers are turned into tiny, glowing dots that shine blue under UV light. The dots contain nitrogen and emit bright light when exposed to 365‑nanometer radiation, but they fade quickly – within half an hour. This rapid loss of glow makes them useful as a “single‑use” security mark that ca

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Apr 05 2026EDUCATION

Spotlight on Hidden Skills: Career Center Teams Up with Local Alumni for Fresh Marketing Push

A local career center is taking an unusual route to get its programs noticed: hiring a marketing agency run by former students. The La Salle-Peru Area Career Center is working with reelCreative, a digital media firm founded by two of its own graduates, to create video and photo content that highligh

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Small Texas Town Faces Big Power Struggle

Willow Park used to be a sleepy Texas town with 7, 000 people. Now it’s growing fast and facing a fight over who controls it. The battle started when a new mayor, Teresa Palmer, won against a long-time leader. Since then, people have questioned where her money comes from and who’s really calling the

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Heart Transplant Patients: Everolimus vs. Traditional Drugs

After a heart transplant, patients must take drugs to prevent their body from rejecting the new organ. For years, doctors have relied on a standard mix of three medications: a calcineurin inhibitor, a drug that slows cell growth, and steroids. But now, everolimus is gaining attention as a possible r

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The squeeze on musicians: why touring is getting harder and who’s really to blame

The fight over Live Nation isn’t just about one big company. It’s about whether the whole system that puts artists on stage is stacked against the people making the music. For years, bands have watched ticket prices climb while their own earnings from each show shrink. When Tigers Jaw’s Ben Walsh sa

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

Two Brothers, One Beer, and a Golf Course – A Fresh Twist on Sports Sponsorships

A beer brand from Columbus, Ohio is stepping onto the green ahead of golf’s biggest showdown. Garage Beer, founded by NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, recently teamed up with Malbon Golf, a company blending golf fashion with streetwear culture. Their goal isn’t just selling a drink – it’s about kee

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Veterans' Healthcare Costs Could Get a Boost from New Bill

A new bill aims to cut healthcare costs for millions of U. S. veterans by removing fees for preventive care like check-ups, screenings, and medications. Right now, veterans often have to pay out-of-pocket for these services through the VA, even though similar care is free under private insurance or

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