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Apr 16 2026LIFESTYLE

Fresh troubles for Columbia and Lexington this week

A drowning near Irmo and a trooper’s alleged misconduct highlight how routine places can suddenly turn dangerous. In Lexington County, a 50-year-old Columbia man named Travers Antonio Berry was found lifeless under a Lake Murray dock on April 11 after a witness said he slipped while returning to sho

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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

John Eastman's Law License Taken Away for Election Claims

A California court decided to remove John Eastman's license to practice law after he pushed false claims about the 2020 election. Eastman worked closely with Donald Trump to challenge Joe Biden's victory. His actions included a Supreme Court case to overturn votes in key states and memos suggesting

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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

When U. S. Lawmakers Split Over Weapons to Israel

Senators just voted down two attempts to block $450 million in U. S. military gear heading to Israel. A coalition of Democrats pushed the measures, arguing the bulldozers and bombs end up harming civilians in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. The votes failed 59-40 and 63-36—both short of the 60 nee

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Protecting Florida’s Open Spaces and Questioning Big Politics

Florida environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the planned construction of thousands of acres that could house tens of thousands of new homes and businesses. The land, once intended to stay open, is now threatened by the county’s planning board and commissions. Critics warn that unchecked

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Teaching in Nevada: What We Can Do to Help

Teachers shape our kids’ futures. They work hard, often beyond the school day, and many feel overworked and underpaid. Nevada has tried to fix this by raising salaries. The result is a smaller number of teachers leaving and more people staying in classrooms. Still, the average pay is only about $53,

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Bank of New York Mellon: A Bull Run and the Questions That Follow

Bank of New York Mellon, trading under the ticker BK, has pushed past every previous peak in its share price. The stock jumped more than 68 % over the last year and recently hit an all‑time high of $130. 59 on April 14. Analysts from Barchart give the stock a full 100 % “Buy” rating, and its Trend S

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Apr 15 2026OPINION

Why Facts Matter When You Write a Letter

The Voices page is a space for people who live in Arkansas to share their thoughts. Because the page only shows one letter from each writer every 30 days, it keeps a mix of voices and prevents the same names from filling every issue. In recent years, fewer people have sent letters because some have

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

A Fresh Look at How Much Money Old Folks Should Get

The idea that a retired couple could receive $100, 000 from Social Security each year is shocking to many. Yet for a very small slice of Americans—about one in two thousand couples—this will become a reality soon. The plan to cap such high benefits has sparked debate about fairness and the future of

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Apr 15 2026CRIME

SantaCon’s Secret Swipe: How a Holiday Bash Became a Personal Payday

The annual SantaCon party in New York City, known for its colorful costumes and festive drinks, turned out to be more than just a holiday fun‑run. The event’s organizer, Stefan Pildes, allegedly used the fundraiser as a front to funnel money into his own accounts and lavish lifestyle. Pildes ran

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Lifestyle Communities’ Stock Holds Steady, Analyst Keeps a Neutral Stance

The financial services firm Citi has decided to keep its neutral “Hold” recommendation for Lifestyle Communities Ltd, a company that builds and sells residential communities in Australia. The analyst responsible for the rating has set a target price of A$5. 10 per share, indicating that he does not

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