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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

California’s Governor Uses PAC Funds to Push His Book Up the Charts

Governor Gavin Newsom’s political team spent over a million and a half dollars to buy most of the copies of his new memoir, pushing it onto the bestseller list. Records show his PAC paid for about 67, 000 out of 97, 400 total copies sold nationwide. That means roughly two out of every three books so

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Video Games: A Popular Pastime with Hidden School Struggles

Around the world, kids and teens spend hours glued to screens, not just for fun but as a major way to pass the time. In some places, online gaming has become so common that experts started wondering if it’s affecting school performance. A study looked at students in Jordan to see if there was a link

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why story beats dice in tabletop game shows

A new study looked at why people get hooked on shows where actors play tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons in real time. Researchers wanted to know what makes these programs so engaging for first-time viewers. They split participants into two groups: one group focused on the story being told, whi

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How one person cut through L. A. 's red tape to save film shoots

Los Angeles once struggled to keep big productions from leaving town. Too many city departments worked separately, each with its own rules and delays. Enter Steve Kang, hired to act like a fast-track fixer. His goal wasn’t to change laws but to connect the dots between agencies. One test came when t

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Updates Coming to Torchlight: Infinite

The latest season for Torchlight: Infinite is here with fresh challenges for players. Instead of the usual grind, this update introduces Luna Statues in the Netherrealm. These special statues can be activated to fight Luna monsters, earning players loot and Performance Energy. A new twist is the Lun

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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

North Point Mall: Waiting for a New Future

Alpharetta’s North Point Mall sits quietly, its empty corridors and quiet stores telling a familiar story. Once a bustling shopping spot, the mall now fights to stay relevant while rumors swirl about big changes ahead. Could a hockey team be in its future? That’s the big question. Plans for a huge n

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

The Vaccine Debate Gets Personal in Capitol Hill

A top health official found himself in the hot seat during a House hearing last week, facing tough questions about vaccines and public health policies. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , now leading a major health agency, defended his cautious approach to vaccination, pushing back against claims that his views

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Games teach us how memories shape our lives

The latest sequel in a quirky series takes a surprising turn when its hero meets an old man who never moved on. Raz, a young psychic recruit, discovers that facing bad thoughts and old regrets doesn’t always look like a scary monster. Sometimes it looks like a 1960s rock festival glitching inside s

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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Mississippi River’s Changing Flow: What’s Endangering Wisconsin’s Waters?

Western Wisconsin’s rivers and streams are facing growing problems, and experts warn the situation could get worse. Heavy rains and melting snow don’t just fill up creeks—they carry pollution, dirt, and even salt from roads straight into the Mississippi River. That extra water isn’t always harmless.

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Peptides for wellness: Good idea or risky shortcut?

Peptides are getting fresh attention—but not just in labs anymore. A push to make certain peptides easier to get has sparked debate, with wellness fans seeing quick benefits while medical experts urge caution. These tiny chains of amino acids are already used in some medical treatments, but their ro

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