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May 09 2026LIFESTYLE

Summer vibes at Sea Bright: Donovan's Reef rolls out 2026 plans

Donovan's Reef is gearing up for another summer of beachside fun in Sea Bright. This Monmouth County spot has been a go-to since 1976, and it's easy to see why. With a private beach, an oceanfront tiki bar, and music that keeps the energy high, it's no surprise the place made USA Today's shortlist f

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May 06 2026BUSINESS

Why the sudden crackdown on sneaky express lane moves?

Drivers on I-25 between Berthoud and Fort Collins have a new reason to watch the road markings closely. Starting this week, cameras and sensors are scanning for anyone cutting in or out of express lanes where solid lines block the way. The goal is to cut down on sudden lane changes that can cause pi

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May 02 2026POLITICS

A doctor who speaks her mind and a new pick for surgeon general

Dr. Nicole Saphier has been chosen by the Trump administration to become the next U. S. surgeon general, a role that comes with the power to issue public health warnings. Unlike her predecessor, Dr. Casey Means, who faced strong opposition in Senate hearings over her lack of experience and controver

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

A president's complicated relationship with the media takes center stage

Donald Trump, known for his constant criticism of reporters and labeling stories as "fake news, " will finally attend the annual White House Correspondents' dinner this weekend. It marks his first appearance at the event since becoming president. His decision to go this time comes after skipping it

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Apr 24 2026EDUCATION

South Carolina’s top teacher teaches science—and life lessons

Dr. Christie Palladino didn’t set out to win awards. She started as a doctor fixing hearts and delivering babies. Then she switched to classrooms, where she now shapes young minds instead of presiding over them. This week, the state named her South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year for 2027. The announ

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Healthcare Sticker Shock: Why New Drugs Cost So Much, Even with Price Talks

Drug prices have been climbing again, even after some big promises about keeping costs down. A recent Senate report dug into how companies that struck deals with the White House still hiked prices on hundreds of medications. And the numbers are shocking: new drugs often launch with price tags over $

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Apr 19 2026CELEBRITIES

A New Stage Family Forms on Broadway

Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri step onto the Booth Theatre for the first time together, playing a father and daughter in David Auburn’s play “Proof. ” The story follows Catherine, who pauses her own dreams to care for her aging professor father, while she herself battles her own challenges. The actor

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Trump Criticizes Pope Over Iran Violence

Donald Trump has once again targeted the Vatican’s leader, accusing him of ignorance about Iran’s recent crackdown on peaceful protesters. In a late‑night post on Truth Social, the former president highlighted that Iran has killed at least 42, 000 unarmed demonstrators in just two months and condemn

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Trump Says He Was Unfazed by Hungary’s Election Result

Donald Trump told an ABC News interviewer that he was not worried when Viktor Orban lost the Hungarian election. He added that he believes the new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, will do a good job. Trump said he had not really focused on the campaign. “I didn’t think it would change much if I had go

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

When Leaders Play God: The Unsettling Trend of AI Self-Portrayal

Donald Trump’s brief but explosive social media post last weekend showed him in flowing white robes, his hand resting on another man’s head—an AI-generated image that many saw as a deliberate attempt to place himself in a divine role. The picture didn’t last long online, but the backlash did. Religi

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