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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Cardinals Find Turf Home While Weather Hits Their Backyard

North Idaho College’s softball squad has been on a quest for a stable playing field, juggling venues from high‑school parks to the city’s own Memorial Field. This spring, a mix of mild temperatures and persistent rain forced the team to relocate their home games to an artificial turf field at the Ma

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

David Mirkovic: From Niksic to Illinois Court

David Mirkovic is a 6‑foot‑9 freshman who quickly became the star of Illinois’ basketball team. He joined the squad in the 2025‑26 season and helped his club reach the Final Four, setting records along the way. Fans are curious about where he comes from and what shaped him. Mirkovic was born on Jan

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Why Joe Jackson chose to stick with Kansas State football

Joe Jackson nearly lost his spot as Kansas State’s top running back midway through the 2025 season. After taking over for an injured teammate, he struggled to prove he deserved the carries. His rushing yards dipped, and fans wondered why coaches kept giving him chances. But Jackson stayed patient an

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Apr 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Music Fans Pay Extra to See Jungle’s Mix of Old and New

Jungle’s upcoming tour offers a mix of old favorites and one slower new single, “Carry On. ” Their sound blends soul, disco, and funk—styles that made hits like “Casio” and “Back On 74” famous. But some fans might notice the new track feels different from the high-energy anthems they love. While old

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

A Quiet Exit for a Controversial Apple Fitness Leader

Jay Blahnik, who helped shape Apple’s fitness tech for over a decade, is stepping down this summer. His departure follows years of complaints about his management style, including claims of verbal abuse and inappropriate behavior. The news comes just as Apple’s Fitness+ service faces scrutiny over i

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Apr 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A 193-Year-Old Tortoise Outlives a Fake Death Story

Jonathan, a tortoise living on a remote island, isn’t the kind of animal that grabs headlines often. But when a fake report claimed he died, it tricked media worldwide. The mistake started with a misleading post on X, supposedly from his vet, saying Jonathan passed away. News sites repeated the clai

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Couples Take the Stage and Stand Their Ground

Janet and Jason Caperna are stepping into the spotlight of season three with a clear message: they will speak up about politics, no matter who watches. They both lean strongly to the left and are ready to defend human rights, minorities, and other causes that matter to them. The couple knows s

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Apr 02 2026FINANCE

Banking insider Joerg Kukies switches from government to Wall Street

Joerg Kukies is leaving public service to return to private banking. After years in Berlin’s finance circles, the well-known German economist will join Morgan Stanley in May. He’ll start in London before settling in Frankfurt, where he’ll lead the bank’s German and Austrian operations plus oversee a

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Apr 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

North Korea’s Crypto Heist: A Sneaky Software Attack Hits U. S. Companies

North Korean hackers infiltrated a widely used software tool, Axios, and slipped malicious code into it for several hours on Tuesday. The attackers gained control of a developer’s account and pushed bad updates to any business that pulled the package during that brief window. Companies across health

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

A New Book and Old Questions: JD Vance’s Faith Journey

JD Vance is releasing a book about his faith this June. Called "Communion, " it talks about how he rediscovered religion later in life. At 41, he’s sharing his story about losing and then regaining his Christian belief. Vance grew up in a religious household but drifted away as a young adult. In the

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