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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Patriots Coach Faces Media Buzz While Draft Prep Ramps Up

The New England Patriots are juggling a new distraction as they gear up for the upcoming NFL Draft. Head coach Mike Vrabel found himself in headlines after photos surfaced showing him holding hands with sportswriter Dianna Russini during a trip to Sedona, Arizona. Both are married, yet the images sp

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Apr 13 2026BUSINESS

Podcast Power Play: Two Media Giants Join Forces

Money News Network (MNN) has teamed up with Entrepreneur to spread its popular business shows further. The alliance will help both companies grow their podcast audiences and boost revenue. MNN already pulls in more than 86 million downloads a year, with its listener base growing by over 100% compar

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Broadway’s New Titanic Hit Turns the Ship into a Pop‑Culture Party

A fresh show has taken center stage on the St. James Theatre, turning the classic 1997 blockbuster into a lively musical mash‑up that mixes beloved songs with sharp satire. The production, called Titaníque, is a tongue‑in‑cheek take on the famous film, using its iconic love story and dramatic moment

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Apr 13 2026EDUCATION

Local groups team up to spark third-graders' interest in science and film

Basalt Elementary third-graders got a break from regular lessons last Thursday. Instead of worksheets and textbooks, they explored science through short movies. Two local groups—one focused on film, the other on science—set up stations where kids could watch clips and try small experiments. The Asp

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Apr 13 2026CELEBRITIES

Being Faithful in a Fast-Paced Industry

Back in the 1980s, Kim Alexis stood out in the modeling world. She hit it big as a teenager before growing into a recognizable name. Even scored a small role on a popular TV show. But fame didn’t make her forget her values. Deep down, she felt uneasy about certain work opportunities and lifestyle ch

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Apr 13 2026OPINION

Iowans Fed Up with Political Parties

Iowa isn't falling for the usual political drama. Unlike D. C. ’s endless bickering, Iowa still values real conversations over blind loyalty. People bond over corn dogs at the fair or long bike rides, not party slogans. But the state’s voting system forces independents into uncomfortable choices. Ov

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Apr 13 2026EDUCATION

Testing Too Much, Teaching Too Little?

Many parents trust test scores more than their own kids’ struggles. But scores can hide big gaps. For example, a Texas mom saw her children ace standardized tests every year. Yet her second grader didn’t know what spelling was. Her first grader couldn’t handle simple addition. Their school focused s

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Apr 12 2026OPINION

Do Low Taxes Mean More Smiles? A New Look at State Happiness

A recent comparison of state tax rates and happiness scores shows that the answer is not as simple as “pay less, feel better. ” Researchers used a method that adds up property, income and sales taxes as a share of the average person’s earnings to rank states by tax burden. The state with the lowest

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Apr 12 2026FINANCE

Parents Still Fund Gen Z Lives

About two‑thirds of parents say their 18‑to‑28 kids still need money or help at home. More than half feel that this support hurts their own budgets. The data came from a survey of 3, 773 U. S. adults last year. Experts say the practice is becoming normal. It can help young people finish sc

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Apr 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Thrill Parks Born: Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens Hit the Ground Running

Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens both opened their gates in May 1975, marking a new era for amusement parks in the United States. The two parks were built on different ideas: Kings Dominion aimed to become a large, multi‑theme park in Virginia, while Busch Gardens focused on blending rides with b

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