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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Hollywood Love and Health Scares

The 1980s television stars Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas have confirmed that they are now a couple, ending a long history of public relationships for both actors. A reality television personality known as Dr. Pimple Popper experienced a serious health incident while filming, with medical rep

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Alaskan Athletes Shine at State Sports Awards

Kristen Faulkner, a cyclist from Homer, and Gus Schumacher, a skier from Anchorage, were honored this week as Pride of Alaska winners at the state’s Sports Hall of Fame Directors Awards. The award recognizes top athletes from across the state, and both Faulkner and Schumacher earned their spots in a

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Champion Skier Turns Her Spotlight Into a Fight for Good

Eileen Gu is a 22‑year‑old freestyle skier who has won every major competition she’s entered. She grew up in the United States, studied at Stanford, and now competes for China, a choice that has sparked both praise and criticism. Her success means people love her, but they also hate her when she win

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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

York Casino’s March Surge: Sports Bets Lead the Charge

The big news from Hollywood Casino York is that it earned 17 % more money in March than it did the year before. The casino’s total gambling income topped $11. 8 million this month, up from a little over $10 million last March. The real driver was sports betting, which jumped more than 130 % and

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Former St. Dominic Players Keep Maine Sports Strong

The closure of St. Dominic Academy left a void in Maine high school sports, but its former athletes are still making waves across the state. After the school shut down in March 2025, many of its players moved to nearby schools, bringing their talent and experience with them. A surprising number of

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Poland Cancels Ye’s Concert After Backlash Over Past Comments

In a move that shocked fans, Poland’s Silesian Stadium in Chorzow announced the cancellation of Ye’s summer show on Friday, citing “formal and legal reasons. ” The decision follows a wave of criticism across Europe after the rapper’s earlier antisemitic remarks and a song titled “Heil Hitler. ” T

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

States Roll Out New Laws in Honor of Charlie Kirk

In Kansas, lawmakers passed a rule that lets students sue their colleges if the schools restrict free speech. The law also says that outdoor spaces on campus must stay open for anyone to talk, and it limits the fees security can charge for student events. A Kansas senator said the bill was made afte

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Apr 18 2026RELIGION

Religion and Health in Young Slovenes

In a recent study, researchers talked to 21 young people in Slovenia. They asked about how religion and spirituality fit into their lives and health habits. The interviews happened in late 2025 and were recorded, written down, and examined carefully. Five main ideas appeared in the answers.

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Apr 18 2026CRIME

A Shocked Family Faces the Theft of Loved Ones’ Rest

The Prichard family’s peaceful cemetery memories were shattered when five of their nine crypts at a Philadelphia‑area burial ground showed signs of intrusion, and a great‑great‑grandmother’s remains were taken. Judy Prichard McCleary, who believes her ancestors’ souls rest in heaven, expressed de

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Apr 18 2026SCIENCE

New Paths in Evolution: Honoring a Trailblazer

Roger Butlin devoted his life to unraveling how species arise and change. He began his work by questioning long‑held ideas about natural selection, looking for ways to test evolutionary theories with real data. His studies showed that small genetic differences can lead to big changes in how or

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