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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Military paths and school support: Three Rocky River seniors take the leap

Three high school seniors from Rocky River, Ohio, have made a big decision that changes their lives—and theirs aren’t the only ones being celebrated. Jack Herman, Cody Miller, and Chase Connors are preparing to join the Army National Guard, Air Force National Guard, and Marine Corps respectively. Bu

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hidden Tracks: The Forgotten Recordings That Kept Old Hollywood Alive

Back in the midwest, someone had an idea that felt a little like rescuing ghosts without a ghostbuster suit. Instead of collecting scripts or studio badges, they quietly gathered voices—hours of them, in rooms where the star power had once felt electric. These weren’t just casual chats between takes

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Apr 28 2026WEATHER

15 years on: How the 2011 Super Tornado Outbreak reshaped Alabama and storm safety

April 27, 2011 remains a date tied forever to destruction and heartbreak across Alabama and the southern United States. On that single day, 240 lives were lost in Alabama alone when a barrage of tornadoes tore through cities and rural areas alike. While the storms technically began two days earlier,

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Redistricting Showdown: Florida, Virginia and the Fight for House Seats

The race to draw congressional maps is heating up as the next election looms. Two states are at the center of the drama, each with a different political agenda and legal hurdles. In Florida, Governor Ron De Santis has released a new map that would add four seats likely to favor Republicans. The pro

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

All Science Voices Cut Short by Trump Administration

The National Science Board, which guides the National Science Foundation and advises the President and Congress on science matters, was suddenly emptied. On a Friday, 22 board members received an email that simply said their positions were terminated “effective immediately. ” The message came from t

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Apr 27 2026OPINION

Political Violence: A Call for Unity and Reflection

The shooting that shocked a major political event last Saturday sparked more than just fear. It opened a mirror to how society reacts when violence hits its core. Instead of a shared condemnation, the response split along familiar lines—each side ready to point fingers or label the incident a hoax.

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Florida Governor Proposes Map to Shift House Seats

The new plan comes from Florida’s governor, who wants a map that could change the balance of power in Congress by targeting four seats held by Democrats. He has asked lawmakers to meet for a special session next week to review the proposal. If it passes, Republicans could hold 24 of Florida’s 28 sea

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Apr 27 2026SCIENCE

A New Twist on Glycerol Fuel Cells

Scientists have figured out exactly which parts of a cobalt‑based material make it good at turning glycerol into useful energy. Instead of guessing, they built three similar crystals that differ only in the tiny details around cobalt atoms. The key discovery was that the reaction happens mainl

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Apr 27 2026CRIME

Shifting Cargo Crime: From Texas to Organized Networks

The first quarter saw 767 reported supply‑chain theft incidents across North America, with losses amounting to $131. 6 million—about the same as last year despite fewer cases. Texas, once a hot spot for opportunistic cargo theft thanks to its busy freight corridors, is losing ground. Data indica

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Apr 27 2026SPORTS

Kai Trump’s Road Back From Wrist Surgery

Kai Trump stepped away from her golf clubs in November 2025, then had wrist surgery two months later. The operation fixed torn tendons that kept her hand unstable. Three months after the surgery, she played a relaxed round with her dad, Donald Trump Jr. During their game, she gave fans an honest lo

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