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Apr 17 2026LIFESTYLE

A Local Diner’s Last Call

A Carmel Valley staple that served breakfast for decades is closing its doors for good. Wagon Wheel, known for its fluffy pancakes and cowboy-style decor, will shut down on May 22 unless a buyer steps in. The diner started as a small food stand in the 1960s, serving farmworkers before growing into a

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Apr 16 2026HEALTH

Peptides on the Move: What Happens When Safety Rules Get Loosened?

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is preparing to review whether certain peptides—short chains of amino acids often hyped as quick-fix health boosters—should face fewer restrictions. These substances, popular in wellness circles and among some celebrities, have never undergone rigorous testing

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Apr 16 2026BUSINESS

Stepping into the spotlight: A photographer's bold new venture

For nearly twenty years, a Georgia-based photographer built a reputation by capturing the essence of local dining spots. Her work appeared everywhere from restaurant websites to social feeds, often in partnership with well-known hospitality brands. But this spring, she took a leap most creatives avo

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Apr 16 2026SPORTS

Is LIV Golf worth saving?

When LIV Golf launched in 2022, it promised a bold new chapter for professional golf. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the tour lured top players with huge paychecks and flashy events. But four years later, the experiment looks like a costly mistake. Viewership numbers tell the stor

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Apr 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Life for Coyote vs. Acme: From Shelved Plans to Big Screen

A long wait finally ends for fans of classic cartoon chaos. A movie pitting Wile E. Coyote against the company that made the traps he keeps buying is back on track. Years of delays and a last-minute cancellation last year couldn’t stop this project. Now, a different studio has stepped in to bring it

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Apr 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Allbirds shifts focus from shoes to AI after rapid decline and investor pressure

A footwear brand famous for eco-friendly shoes is suddenly chasing a completely different dream in tech. After years of declining sales and losing its appeal, the company announced it’s ditching sneakers entirely to become an AI infrastructure player. The bold move triggered a stock surge of over 70

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Apr 16 2026FINANCE

Small businesses light up Utah’s economy every morning

Every morning before the sun fully rises, Utah’s streets wake up in quiet rhythm. Kitchen lights flick on. Boots get laced. Laptops open. The state isn’t just glowing with buildings—it’s glowing with people making real, daily choices that add up to something bigger than numbers or headlines. For 19

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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 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Instagram Clicks with Smart Words

A recent survey looked at how the words in Japanese Instagram ads affect how many people click on them. The researchers pulled 21, 692 ads from the Meta Marketing API between July 2021 and June 2023. They measured click‑through rate (CTR) by dividing link clicks by the number of times an ad was show

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Iran May Open Oman Side of Hormuz to Ships if Deal Reached

A recent conversation with a source close to Tehran revealed that Iran might allow vessels to travel freely through the Oman side of the Strait of Hormuz, provided a peace agreement is signed with the United States. The strait is a vital artery for global trade, carrying roughly 20 % of the world

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