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Apr 23 2026FINANCE

Michigan Offers Extra Time for Tax Filings After Storms

After heavy storms hit parts of Michigan, the state is giving some residents and businesses more time to handle their taxes. People in 33 counties can ask for extra time to file and pay taxes due by April 30, like income or sales tax. But they have to ask for this help—it doesn’t happen automaticall

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Apr 23 2026CRIME

Louisiana Shooting: The path the murder weapon took before the killings

A fatal shooting in Shreveport left eight children between the ages of three and eleven dead. The shooter, who was killed by police during a chase, turned out to be the children's father. Police report that he also injured two other adults, including the children's mother. While investigating the ca

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

Potato Chip Science: From Farms to Fryers

In the world of salty snacks, a quiet revolution is happening underground. Scientists have spent more than four decades tinkering with the humble potato to make it a better partner for chip makers. The goal is simple yet complex: grow potatoes that thrive in any climate, resist disease and pests, ke

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Apr 22 2026SPORTS

Grandson of Ali Voices Out Against Family‑Named Bill

Nico Ali Walsh, a pro boxer and Muhammad Ali’s grandson, stepped onto the Senate floor to speak against a new law that carries his family name. The bill, called the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, was passed by the House earlier this year and now faces scrutiny in Washington. Walsh’s me

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Apr 22 2026CELEBRITIES

Sumi Jo Teams Up With SM Classics for Global Reach

SM Entertainment’s classical branch, SM Classics, has just added a superstar to its lineup. The world‑famous soprano Sumi Jo will now record exclusively with the label, marking a significant step in its push to become a leading name in classical music worldwide. Jo first made history in 1993 when s

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Apr 22 2026CELEBRITIES

Secret Wedding Plans Keep Guests in the Dark

The couple has locked in a July 3 date for their ceremony, but they are not sharing the venue with anyone yet. Even those who have received save‑the‑date cards do not know where to go, a decision that insiders say is deliberate. Security concerns are the main reason for this secrecy. If the locat

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Senate Showdown: Doctor, Lawmaker, and Health Secretary

A Louisiana Republican named Bill Cassidy holds two important jobs. He leads one Senate committee that watches the Department of Health and sits on another. Because of this, he can ask questions in two separate hearings. Cassidy is also a medical doctor. He once helped the health secretary

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Boxing Legislation Debate: Fighters vs. Corporate Control

Former champion Oscar De La Hoya appeared before the U. S. Senate on a Wednesday to voice concerns about a proposed overhaul of boxing laws. The new bill, known as the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, would let a single organization manage promotion, rankings, titles and sanctioning. De La

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

When Lines Become Levers: The Modern Tale of District Design

In the United States, drawing lines on a map can decide who wins elections. This practice has been around for more than two hundred years. It began with a governor who signed a bill that made one party’s chances better than the other’s. The map looked oddly shaped, like a salamander, and people star

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google’s New AI Chips Split Tasks to Save Power

Google has rolled out its newest generation of special AI chips, called Tensor Processing Units or TPUs. These chips are now split into two types: one for training AI models and another for running them. The training chips, named TPU 8t, are designed to handle the heavy work of teaching an AI

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