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Apr 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

iPhone’s Secret White‑Noise Trick for Baby Sleep

Parents often worry when their little one won’t settle down. A quiet background hum can calm a fussing infant, and the American Academy of Pediatrics says this helps babies sleep better. You don’t have to buy a pricey white‑noise machine if you already own an iPhone. Apple added a hidden feature ca

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Apr 05 2026BUSINESS

Young Man Turns Hard Work Into a Job

Jackson Boutilier, once a 16‑year‑old without a home, now runs his own odd‑jobs service. After a rough year that forced him and his family into a shelter, he started doing tasks like stacking firewood, gardening, cleaning garages, and even scrubbing ovens. The work began as a way to earn extra money

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Apr 05 2026SPORTS

New Ping Clubs Give a Fresh Boost to My Game

Ping’s newest women‑specific line of clubs has taken my golf bag for a spin and, honestly, it’s made a big difference. When I first tried the G Le3 set two and a half years ago, it felt like a game changer. It was lighter, easier to hit, and gave me more distance than my old clubs from 2015. F

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

South Korea Seeks Gulf Help to Keep Energy Flowing Safely

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun‑cheol met with diplomats from the Gulf Cooperation Council to ask for steady supplies of oil, LNG, naphtha and other vital resources. He also requested that the Gulf states work to protect Korean ships and crews near the Strait of Hormuz, a route that has become

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

MS: Why Our Immune System Gets It Wrong

The story of multiple sclerosis (MS) starts with our genes and ends in a modern kitchen. Some scientists say that the very DNA that makes us strong against bugs also makes us prone to MS. They call this “antagonistic pleiotropy. ” Other researchers point out that we used to live with tiny worm

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Apr 05 2026BUSINESS

A Lifetime of Hands-On Craftsmanship Keeps One Plating Shop Shining

Fifty years ago, a teenager in Sterling discovered a side hustle that would outlast his school years—and his factory job. Gary Schultz started by building a plating machine in his dad’s garage to customize parts for his motorcycle project. Friends took notice and asked him to plate their parts too.

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Apr 05 2026SPORTS

Why coaches need to stay classy even when things go wrong

Geno Auriemma had a bad night. After his team lost to South Carolina in the Final Four, he publicly criticized the opposing coach during an on-court interview. That alone would have been enough to raise eyebrows, but then things got worse. Auriemma later confronted Dawn Staley courtside, and after t

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Apr 05 2026EDUCATION

Spotlight on Hidden Skills: Career Center Teams Up with Local Alumni for Fresh Marketing Push

A local career center is taking an unusual route to get its programs noticed: hiring a marketing agency run by former students. The La Salle-Peru Area Career Center is working with reelCreative, a digital media firm founded by two of its own graduates, to create video and photo content that highligh

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Small Texas Town Faces Big Power Struggle

Willow Park used to be a sleepy Texas town with 7, 000 people. Now it’s growing fast and facing a fight over who controls it. The battle started when a new mayor, Teresa Palmer, won against a long-time leader. Since then, people have questioned where her money comes from and who’s really calling the

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

The Real Debate Over Israel Funding

Israel support is a hot topic in U. S. politics, but the way it’s talked about can be misleading. Some politicians criticize a group that pushes for strong U. S. –Israel ties, saying it hides behind fear and conspiracy. Others defend the group, arguing that it represents normal American politi

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