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Apr 09 2026FINANCE

Budget Meeting Chooses Projects for Next Year

The town’s Select Board and Finance Committee met to decide how much money would go toward new projects. They looked at the town’s total budget of $34. 66 million, which is about $1. 83 million less than last year’s amount. A big part of that money, 57 percent or $16. 47 million, is for the lo

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Apr 09 2026POLITICS

Local Voices Block China’s Battery Plant, Raising U. S. Tech Questions

Green Charter Township in Michigan saw a big plan from China’s Gotion fall apart after residents rallied against the $2. 4 billion battery factory. The town’s people argued that the plant would bring pollution and safety risks, so they pushed state officials to pull out. The move sparked debate abou

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Apr 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Survivor 50: Trust vs. Strategy in a Tough Season

The latest round of eliminations on Survivor 50 has left fans debating what really wins games. Five players left recently—three with past wins under their belts. Colby Donaldson, Genevieve Mushaluk, and Kamilla Karthigesu all had trophies before, yet they all went home in the same stretch. What does

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Apr 09 2026CRIME

The Luxury Life of a Drug Dealer Linked to a Celebrity’s Death

At 42 years old, a woman once known as the “Ketamine Queen” faces 15 years behind bars after being convicted for her role in a Hollywood actor’s overdose. But long before the arrest, her life was anything but ordinary. Prosecutors paint her as a high-end dealer who turned drug profits into a jet-set

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Apr 09 2026FINANCE

Digital Money Grows Fast, But Most Firms Are Left Guessing

Many business leaders know digital money is coming, and fast. A global survey showed that nearly all company bosses and investors expect online banking and tokenized assets to speed up over the next five years. Yet, most admit they haven’t figured out how to use these tools in their own companies. O

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Smart Tech Could Free Up Nurses for Patient Care

In nursing homes across Germany, staff often file reports for hours each shift—writing down every temperature check, medication given, and change in a resident’s condition. For some nurses, paperwork takes up to a third of their paid time, squeezing out the moments they had hoped to spend talking wi

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Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

AI models in ads: saving cash or losing trust?

A small clothing brand recently advertised a summer shirt using AI to generate everything from the model to the boat in the background. The shirt itself is real, but the people and scenes aren’t. This trick is becoming common because it cuts costs and lets brands create many different images quickly

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Apr 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes of London’s Latest Crime Show

London’s crime shows are back in a big way, and fans can’t get enough. A popular series is returning for a second season on Apple TV, starting April 22. What makes this show stand out isn’t just action—it digs deep into the people solving the crimes, flaws and all. The first season won praise for it

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Apr 09 2026OPINION

Science clues that make some scientists rethink atheism

Astronauts floating above Earth often come back feeling something big, not just in their bones but in their beliefs. The view of our tiny blue planet against the endless dark seems to stretch their thoughts beyond numbers and equations. Reports from space travelers over decades show this pattern—fro

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Apr 08 2026SPORTS

Kansas Basketball's Season Ends with a Top 20 Finish

Kansas ended the 2025-26 basketball season with a ranking of 20th in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, moving every week in a way that showed just how unpredictable the season was. The team started out as a preseason top-19 contender but wandered into and out of the rankings, reaching as high as ni

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