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Apr 10 2026TRANSPORTATION

Chicago’s Bus Network Gets a New Route for Obama Center Visitors

Starting May 23, anyone heading to the new Obama Presidential Center can skip the transfers and take a direct ride. The CTA’s popular express bus route #10, which usually zooms from downtown to the Museum of Science and Industry, will now stretch an extra mile south to serve the center. What used to

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Apr 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Don’t Starve jumps into a richer world with Elsewhere

The survival game Don’t Starve took its first real step forward in nearly ten years when a new chapter called Elsewhere slipped onto the screen at a game showcase. Instead of staying flat and simple, the world now has real depth—literally. The old top-view maps now stack into layers like a layered c

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Apr 10 2026BUSINESS

Disney's Marketing Shift: Big Changes Ahead with Hundreds of Layoffs

The entertainment world is buzzing as Disney prepares major changes under new leadership. Reports suggest the company plans to cut about 1, 000 jobs in its marketing department. This move comes as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at modernizing operations. Disney's marketing teams are o

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Can Iran and the U. S. actually find peace before the next fight?

The odds of lasting peace between Iran and the U. S. are slim at best. Even with a temporary cease-fire, history shows temporary pauses rarely lead to permanent solutions. Leaders on both sides have strong reasons to keep tensions alive. The U. S. can’t ignore Iran blocking a key shipping route. Isr

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Apr 10 2026BUSINESS

White House Cracks Down on Government Bets During Iran Tensions

In late March, officials sent a memo warning staff not to use insider knowledge to bet on market movements tied to Iran. The email came just hours after a high-ranking official announced plans to delay potential military action against Iranian energy sites. Some staffers may have thought the delay w

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Apr 10 2026SCIENCE

Cholera bacteria swap genes to survive attacks

Cholera germs have a smart trick to protect themselves. They carry a built-in gene storage system that holds hundreds of spare parts, mostly unused. A small portion of these genes help fight off viruses. Normally, stressed bacteria shuffle these genes around to pick the best ones. But cholera germs

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

New Settlement Push Adds Fuel to West Bank Tensions

Israel quietly approved 34 new West Bank outposts in early April, a move condemned by Palestinian leaders as a direct break from international rules. While the government didn’t issue a formal announcement, local media broke the news after military censors cleared the details for publication. Most o

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Apr 10 2026FINANCE

What's pulling tech stocks in opposite directions?

In recent weeks, stock market trends haven’t just reflected economic shifts—they’ve spotlighted a growing gap between technology sectors. While fancy hardware and AI-related companies have surged ahead, traditional software firms have stumbled. Even after a temporary pause in the Iran conflict, this

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Apr 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Cage Match Showdown Brewing Between Presidential Heirs

Americans might soon witness a bizarre spectacle unlike anything in modern politics: two of the most famous political families in the U. S. facing off in a one-on-one fight. The idea surfaced when Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, agreed to a cage match against Donald Trump’s sons, Donald Jr

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Apr 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Social media lawyers pulled from Meta as lawsuits heat up

Tech companies are under fire after a major court decision, and law firms smell opportunity. Instead of knocking on doors, they turned to social media ads to find clients for lawsuits about addiction and mental health. But their strategy hit a roadblock when Meta removed over a dozen ads from firms

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