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Apr 23 2026SPORTS

City clinches top spot with quick win over Burnley

Manchester City secured the league lead after a swift 1-0 victory at Turf Moor, thanks to an early strike from Erling Haaland. The win pushed them past Arsenal, who had held the summit for eight months but saw their advantage evaporate in recent matches. The game was a textbook example of City’s

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

How a plant compound fights kidney damage in chickens

Heavy metals like cadmium sneak into the environment from mining, batteries, and factory waste. Even small amounts can build up in animal kidneys over time. Chickens, often raised near polluted sites, face particular risk since their kidneys filter blood continuously. Researchers recently tested if

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Parking Prices Rise in Dallas’ Deep Ellum Area

The city of Dallas is changing how much people pay to leave their cars in the Deep Ellum district. Starting on May 8, a meter that once charged just ten cents will now cost at least one dollar each hour. The move comes after the Dallas City Council approved new parking rates for the entire city this

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Apr 20 2026CRIME

What a mistaken identity can cost in times of panic

The Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995, remains one of the darkest days in modern American history. Among the chaos was Ibrahim Ahmad, a Palestinian refugee turned U. S. citizen, who was on his way to visit family when everything went wrong. His story shows how fear can twist justice. Ahmad ha

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Quincy’s Money Mess: Who’s Right About the Budget?

The city council and Mayor Tom Koch disagree about how Quincy is handling its money. Council members point to a $1. 6 billion debt, a credit downgrade and shrinking savings as red flags. The mayor says the city is still investing in downtown, schools and roads without cutting services or raisi

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Apr 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Citizen‑Science Photos Turn a Field into a Living Timeline

In a quiet corner of Longmeadow, a simple wooden post now doubles as a window into the past and future of a wildlife refuge. A sign invites hikers to snap a picture with their phones, send it by email, and instantly add a new frame to a growing archive that tracks the area’s changes since 2020. 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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Apr 16 2026HEALTH

Hidden chemicals in your food supply: What preppers often overlook

Dioxins might not be on most people’s radar, but these stubborn pollutants could be hiding in the very supplies meant for emergencies. They don’t just disappear—they build up in the environment, slipping into food chains through contaminated soil, water, and animal fats. The foods we rely on most—da

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Apr 16 2026CRIME

Another crime, another debate on safety and rules

In Northern Virginia, a recent crime spree has reignited discussions about local safety rules and how they interact with federal immigration laws. A 28-year-old man, originally from Guatemala and living in the U. S. without legal permission, was recently charged with attempted rape. The incident hap

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Apr 15 2026OPINION

Why Facts Matter When You Write a Letter

The Voices page is a space for people who live in Arkansas to share their thoughts. Because the page only shows one letter from each writer every 30 days, it keeps a mix of voices and prevents the same names from filling every issue. In recent years, fewer people have sent letters because some have

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