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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

City steps up as top assistant takes interim manager role in Grand Blanc

The city of Grand Blanc is moving ahead with a plan to keep day-to-day operations running while searching for a permanent leader. Instead of leaving a gap, leaders chose Assistant City Manager Christina Irwin to step into an interim manager position starting June 1. The decision came after Wendy Jea

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

New Marketing Leader Joins Company with Big Plans

A new marketing chief has recently taken charge at a company making big moves. Amanda Butler stepped into the role in mid-January, taking charge of how the company connects with consumers. Her work covers ads, branding, and data insights across multiple brands under the same roof. Two of those brand

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Apr 03 2026FINANCE

Energy costs are climbing, but don’t expect an instant shock to the economy

The war in the Middle East has pushed oil and gas prices up, yet Federal Reserve watchers say the real impact on everyday prices will take time. New York Fed chief John Williams told Fox Business that the economy might feel the squeeze in months or even a year, not right away. That delay matters bec

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Apr 02 2026SPORTS

Italy’s Soccer System Under Scrutiny After Three‑Year World Cup Gap

The Italian sports minister urged the head of the national football federation to step down after Italy failed again to qualify for a World Cup. A penalty shoot‑out defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff stage was the latest blow, following losses to Sweden in 2018 and North Macedonia in

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Apr 02 2026CRYPTO

Telegram Wallet Opens New Trading Feature

Telegram users now have a way to trade perpetual futures directly from the chat app. The new feature is powered by Lighter, a decentralized exchange that lets people open long or short positions on more than 50 different assets. Traders can use up to 50 times leverage, and the range includes major c

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

Daily Pill Promises Clear Skin for Plaque Psoriasis

A new oral medication could soon offer people with severe plaque psoriasis a convenient alternative to injections. Clinical trials carried out in 21 countries involved almost 1, 800 adults with moderate‑to‑severe disease. When the drug called zasocitinib was taken once a day, about 70 percent

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Apr 02 2026WEATHER

Dry Threat Looms Over Three Oregon Counties

The governor has named a state of emergency for Baker, Deschutes and Umatilla counties because the rain is far below normal. The drought began in late spring and has not eased, with forecasts showing even less rain for the summer. Officials warn that the lack of water will hurt farmers, ranche

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Pink Looks, Bold Choices: Rethinking Girly Power

Feminine fashion used to get dismissed as weak or silly. But something has changed recently. Online creators are turning heads with bright colors and playful styles not just to stand out, but to make a point. They wear pink wigs, heavy makeup, and sparkly outfits on purpose. This isn’t just about lo

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Apr 02 2026CRIME

A friend of New York's former mayor faces serious charges

A close friend of the former mayor of New York, Eric Adams, has run into legal trouble once again. Zhan Petrosyants, also known as Johnny, has been charged with taking part in a widespread scheme to defraud health insurance companies and launder money. The charges involve submitting fake claims for

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

The end of a life and the questions that remain

A man who could barely see the world around him died alone in New York after being dropped at a coffee shop by border agents. His death was later ruled a homicide, but the federal agency in charge strongly disagreed. They claimed their officers had done their best, offering him a ride and leaving hi

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