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Apr 19 2026LIFESTYLE

DIY Gear That’s a Hit With Home‑Renovators

The season for fixing and building is here, so many people are hunting for tools that will make their projects smoother. Instead of guessing, a quick look at what buyers rate highly can point you to the most trusted items. Concrete isn’t as tough to work with as it sounds when you use a ready‑mix

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Apr 19 2026LIFESTYLE

From Healthcare to Havanans: A Surprising Business Shift

Latosha Veney had zero experience with cigars when she took over Tailored Smoke, a Newport News lounge, after a business partnership fell through. Two years later, she's not just running the place—she’s built it into a must-visit spot where smokers gather to relax and socialize. The lounge recently

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Apr 19 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Wrap-Up: Who Dominated the Field This Weekend?

Spring sports are in full swing across Vermont high schools, with teams battling it out last Saturday. Baseball and softball games started at 11 a. m. , while tennis matches got underway an hour earlier. Lacrosse saw some standout performances, with Essex girls’ team crushing Mount Mansfield 11-3. L

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

A Grandfather’s Apology and France’s Unfinished Debt

An 86-year-old French man recently made history by publicly apologizing for his family’s involvement in transatlantic slavery. His ancestors, shipowners in Nantes—a city once central to France’s slave trade—shipped thousands of enslaved Africans to the Caribbean and owned plantations. Now, he’s urgi

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Ballroom Project Gets Green Light—For Now

A court just gave the go-ahead for a $400 million ballroom to rise where part of the White House once stood. But this isn’t the final word—just a pause in a legal fight. On Friday night, a federal appeals court put a lower judge’s order on hold, letting construction continue until June. That’s when

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Apr 18 2026OPINION

Reno’s Quick Move to Keep Police in Check

The city of Reno made a bold decision that has not happened in many years: it put its police chief and five officers on administrative leave while an investigation unfolds. This action shows how seriously the city takes accountability. From the first announcement, leaders told residents what they c

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Apr 18 2026SCIENCE

Mystery Around a Scientist Who Said She Was In Danger

A 34‑year‑old scientist who helped start a lab that studies anti‑gravity was found dead in Huntsville, Alabama, on June 11, 2022. Police said the death was a self‑shot. They have not shared any details about how they reached that conclusion. Before she died, the woman publicly warned that her life

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fun and Fuel: How a War and Gas Prices Are Quietly Slowing America’s Play‑Time

The recent flare‑up between Iran and the United States has quietly nudged many Americans to pause their weekend plans. When a major geopolitical event is announced, people tend to hold off on discretionary spending—just like investors sometimes pull back from the market. This pattern is especially

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Apr 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Pansies and Cannas: How to Keep Your Plants Happy in Warm Weather

Pansies that were planted last fall look a bit weak after the recent warm spell. The first step is to move them out of direct sun. A spot that gets north or northeast light, or shade under a tree, will protect them from the heat. If you can shift the pots to a cooler area, trim some of the old

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Old Play, New Game: How The Division Changed Paths

When the team first started making what would become The Division, they imagined a world more like an MMORPG than a shooter. Early prototypes showed characters moving through wide grassy fields, using hotbars to select abilities, and even following a simple “observe‑plan‑execute” loop. This rhythm w

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