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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Gary leaders share big wins and next big challenges

Gary’s mayor pulled back the curtain on the city’s latest progress during his annual speech, but not everyone agrees on what counts as real improvement. While crime numbers look better than they have in decades—homicides dropped 30% from 2024 to 2025 and gun deaths fell by 24%—critics say those wins

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Pressure on Trump to speak up for imprisoned religious figures ahead of key China meeting

Former officials from Trump’s first term are pushing the former president to bring up the cases of religious prisoners during his upcoming talks with China’s leader. Over 20 national security experts signed a letter urging Trump to press Xi Jinping to free a detained Protestant pastor and a prominen

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why carrying a second gun in Marathon might be a bad idea

Marathon keeps players on their toes with fast fights and tricky decisions. Many gamers assume bringing a backup weapon makes them more prepared. But after hundreds of matches, players often find that second gun only adds unnecessary weight to their loadout. Most fights end quickly in Marathon beca

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

Why NASCAR drivers aren’t buying Stephen A. Smith’s take on racing

NASCAR drivers don’t appreciate Stephen A. Smith calling them anything less than athletes. The debate flared up when Smith dismissed NASCAR drivers—and even golfers—as non-athletes during a radio show. He argued that anyone can sit behind the wheel or swing a club, no matter their age, so it doesn’t

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Apr 30 2026LIFESTYLE

When Parents Spend Like There’s No Tomorrow

A family faces a tough spot with their mom who loves big trips but skips on basics. She often books expensive trips overseas and then struggles to pay for essentials. The kids help with groceries or repairs when they can, but she’d rather spend on vacations than fix a leaky roof. She complains abou

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Maine’s Art Scene Blends Food, Nature, and Creativity in 2026

Wiscasset’s art gallery isn’t just about pretty pictures—it’s diving deep into how Maine’s wild landscapes and farm-fresh food shape creativity. The 2026 lineup ties local culture to real-world issues, starting with a show that connects art and food. "Art to Table" asks why food isn’t just fuel but

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Childhood friends and local heroes who knew stars before fame

Many famous faces started out as ordinary people in small towns. Some were classmates, neighbors or childhood friends before the red carpets arrived. A young Hilary Duff rode bikes with future fans in Houston, while Barack Obama’s college roommate remembers him lending a hand to servants in Pakistan

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

Baseball and basketball teams make big moves fast

Two Major League Baseball teams have already changed managers this season, both struggling early in the year. Boston sits at the bottom of their division with just ten wins after twenty-seven games. Philadelphia isn’t far behind with only nine wins, which is their worst start since 2002 despite spen

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Sri Lanka’s Latest Money Mystery: Who’s Really Behind the Missing Payments?

Sri Lanka just added another missing payment to its growing list of financial troubles. A $625, 000 transfer, meant for the U. S. Postal Service, vanished without a trace. Local reports say the money disappeared weeks ago, and U. S. officials only noticed it was gone when they checked where the paym

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Glimpses of Power: Who Shaped the Night at the White House Dinner

The recent royal visit to the U. S. wasn’t just about tradition—it turned into a meeting of big names. King Charles III and Queen Camilla shared a meal with a guest list packed with wealth and influence, from tech bosses to media figures. At least ten billionaires rubbed shoulders with Supreme Court

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