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May 04 2026SPORTS

Bruins Look Ahead: New Leaders, Big Moves and a Fresh Start

After the 2025-26 season ended, Boston Bruins staff and players gathered at Warrior Ice Arena to talk future plans. The team did not name a single captain this year, instead relying on three alternates—Pastrnak, McAvoy and Lindholm—and other veterans to keep the locker room united. Coach Sturm

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May 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Knoebels Wins Top U. S. Park Spot

The 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards from TripAdvisor just announced the best places to visit worldwide. One surprising winner is an American park that doesn’t charge for entry, making it a great local option. Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, topped the list of U. S. amusement parks

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May 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Gaming Brands Go Beyond Playgrounds: How Licensing Drives Pop Culture

Gaming companies are stepping out of the console and into everyday life, turning their stories into books, clothes, toys and more. The industry’s value is expected to hit half a trillion dollars by 2030, thanks to cloud play, mobile titles, virtual reality and e‑sports. This growth shows that gamers

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May 04 2026OPINION

Movie Tickets: The New Barrier to Fun

A $50 price tag on a film ticket signals more than just entertainment; it highlights a growing divide in who can enjoy public events. The cost of watching a movie has risen so sharply that many people now see it as a luxury rather than a right. In a nation grappling with political conflict, wi

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May 04 2026BUSINESS

New Stadium Plans Spark Big Talk About Traffic, Parking and Neighborhood Feelings

The Denver Broncos have shared a fresh set of ideas for building a new stadium and mixed‑use area on the old Burnham Yard. The plan, first shown to a city advisory board in March, sketches out how the site will grow from a 150‑acre patch into a lively district with a stadium, shops, hotels and parks

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May 04 2026BUSINESS

New Name, New Vision: Rated Media Expands Its Reach

Rated Media, formerly known as EntertainmentVC, has announced a fresh identity and an ambitious plan to serve creators across music, film, and media. The company says it will offer a full range of services from early idea to final sale, aiming to help artists and producers grow worldwide. Since i

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May 04 2026SPORTS

College Sports Cash Flow: The Big Ten’s $1. 37 Billion Windfall

The Big Ten has just handed out a record‑setting $1. 37 billion to its 18 schools for the year ending June 30, 2025, a jump of $490 million from last year. The amount dwarfs the SEC’s $1. 03 billion payout announced earlier this month, showing that college athletics still churns out huge profits.

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Teen Voters in Newark Face Hidden Roadblocks

Newark’s 2023 ordinance let teens vote in school board elections, a first for the city. The rule was put into action by 2025, giving 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds a voice in matters that affect their schools. Yet, when the polls opened, most of those teens stayed home. The turnout was low because the

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May 04 2026HEALTH

Bempedoic Acid: A New Tool for Diabetes‑Related Cholesterol

The fight against heart disease in people with diabetes is tough. Diabetes often comes with high cholesterol, and that raises the risk of heart attacks. Doctors usually give statins first, but many patients still have too much bad cholesterol. A new medicine called bempedoic acid works diff

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May 04 2026EDUCATION

School‑Going Moms in Hurungwe: How They Keep Learning

In Hurungwe, many girls juggle school and motherhood at the same time. Their daily life is full of obstacles—money problems, lack of support, and the challenge of fitting lessons into a busy schedule. Despite these hurdles, most keep pushing forward. Researchers wanted to know how these young

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