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Apr 17 2026CRIME

How digital kidnappers turned a quiet Chicago neighborhood into a crime scene

Early one October morning in 2024, six strangers in black tactical gear rolled into Lincoln Park, a neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets and upscale homes. They weren’t delivering packages or selling services—they were hunting a family. Using social connections to track their target, they f

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Apr 16 2026WEATHER

Final frost alert: is your garden ready?

This weekend’s cold snap in Albuquerque isn’t just a random chill—it’s part of a bigger pattern. After weeks of unseasonably warm March days that had people planting early, forecasters now warn a late freeze could damage tender plants. The North Valley will see the worst of it, with temperatures dro

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Apr 16 2026CRIME

Tech Leader Denies Abuse Claims as Family Feud Escalates

A high-profile tech executive now faces serious allegations from his own sister, spanning nearly a decade of abuse starting when she was just three years old. The accusations paint a disturbing picture of repeated harm within the family home, with the most recent incidents allegedly occurring when t

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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

Chinese artist under fire for old jokes

A Chinese artist known for poking fun at Mao Zedong is now staring down a prison sentence under a law that didn’t even exist when his controversial pieces were made. Sources report Gao Zhen was quietly tried in late March for “dishonoring national heroes and martyrs. ” Critics say this charge flips

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Apr 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart screens that hang as art: a fresh way to see your TV

Most of us keep TVs in living rooms where they stare at us like glowing boxes. Now one company offers a gadget that flips the script—turning the screen itself into a moving art frame. This isn’t some expensive experiment. The device starts at nine hundred dollars for the larger sizes and promises th

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Apr 16 2026SPORTS

How Jackie Robinson’s Number 42 Became a Symbol of Change

April 15 isn’t just another date on the sports calendar. It’s the day Jackie Robinson stepped onto the field in 1947 and changed baseball forever. More than seven decades later, his impact still echoes across the sport. This year, Major League Baseball teams are honoring that legacy in a big way—eve

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Apr 16 2026SPORTS

Is LIV Golf worth saving?

When LIV Golf launched in 2022, it promised a bold new chapter for professional golf. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the tour lured top players with huge paychecks and flashy events. But four years later, the experiment looks like a costly mistake. Viewership numbers tell the stor

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Apr 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Life for Coyote vs. Acme: From Shelved Plans to Big Screen

A long wait finally ends for fans of classic cartoon chaos. A movie pitting Wile E. Coyote against the company that made the traps he keeps buying is back on track. Years of delays and a last-minute cancellation last year couldn’t stop this project. Now, a different studio has stepped in to bring it

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Apr 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

April Las Vegas Events: Big Names Lighting Up the Stage

This April, Las Vegas isn\'t just about poker and roulette—it’s a music hub with major stars. Cyndi Lauper brings her iconic 80s hits to Caesar’s Palace, while Donny Osmond revisits his 70s fame at Harrah’s. Wayne Newton, the man behind the nickname "Mr. Las Vegas, " continues his long-running shows

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Apr 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tools to watch out for hidden dangers at home

Every home has invisible threats that can slip past human senses. Water might quietly ruin walls. A gas heater could spread an odourless poison. A basement might hold a radioactive gas. These risks aren’t rare, yet they often go unnoticed until it’s too late. Smart gadgets can act as early warning s

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