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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Wind Projects and a Political Twist in Virginia

A group of nine Republican members of the U. S. House sent a letter to officials in Washington after President Trump tried to stop five large offshore wind farms that were being built along the East Coast. The letter argued that America’s energy choices should be based on facts, money sense, and nat

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Apr 26 2026LIFESTYLE

Making Friends as an Adult: Why It’s Tough and How to Get Around It

People often notice that when they reach their thirties, the group of friends they used to share lunch with in school feels smaller. Life changes: someone marries, moves far away, has kids, or starts to care a lot about politics. The easy way to bond—just sitting next to someone and joking about the

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Apr 26 2026FINANCE

Car Buying Made Easy With Low‑Rate Loans

Broadview Credit Union is hosting a car sale from April 19 to 30. During this period shoppers can browse more than 35 local dealerships online or in person and find new or used cars with a range of optional extras. If you decide to buy, the credit union offers loans that can start as low as a

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Apr 26 2026CRYPTO

Trump’s Crypto Party: Winners Meet the President While Tokens Tumble

The former U. S. president is inviting the top holders of his $TRUMP meme coin to a celebration at Mar‑a‑Lago on Saturday. The event, billed as the world’s most exclusive crypto conference, will let 297 elite investors hear his keynote and give 29 of them a special VIP reception with champagne. Th

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Kids lose health coverage while Florida delays promised plan

A mother in Florida can’t afford the $525 monthly fee for her daughters’ KidCare plan, so she bought a cheaper ACA family policy that lacks dental and has higher out‑of‑pocket costs. KidCare, the state’s CHIP program, is meant to give children free or low‑cost health care with no deductible and mode

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Russian Speaker Visits North Korea to Celebrate Joint Military Effort

Vyacheslav Volodin, the head of Russia’s lower house, flew to Pyongyang on Saturday for a ceremony that honors North Korea’s contribution to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The event, organized by the country’s supreme assembly, is a nod to the roughly 14, 000 soldiers North Korea has sent to join Russian

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Leadership Shakeup at Connecticut State Colleges

The interim chief of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities stepped down after a complaint surfaced about policy violations. The allegation was discovered on April 20, and by April 23 the official was put on leave while an inquiry began. The specifics of the claim remain undisclosed. Follo

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

Eagles Add Greenard: A New Player in a Big City

Jonathan Greenard arrived in Philadelphia quickly, ready to feel the city’s vibe. He spent time at the Eagles’ training center and also walked around town to get a sense of the local culture. The player came from Minnesota after a trade and just signed a four‑year, $100 million contract. He had n

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

Connections Sports Puzzle: How to Crack It

A new puzzle called Connections Sports Edition has appeared online. It is not part of the New York Times Games app, but it can be played for free on The Athletic website. The puzzle gives four groups of words that share a theme. Each group is labelled with a colour: yellow, green, blue and

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

Arman Tsarukyan Earns LA Council Honor

In a surprising turn, the mixed‑martial‑arts fighter Arman Tsarukyan stepped away from his usual fight scene to accept a special award in Los Angeles. The city council presented him with the “Person of the Year” certificate during an Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day ceremony at City Hall. Tsa

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