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Apr 17 2026CRIME

SantaCon Founder Charged with Misusing Millions

The event that started in 1994 as a quirky project in San Francisco has grown into an international party where people dress as Santa and celebrate together. In New York City, the gathering has become especially popular, drawing crowds that sometimes reach 25, 000 people. A U. S. attorney in the So

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Apr 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Future Spy Show Ends After One Season

The streaming series about a cyber‑hacked agent stopped after its first run, so viewers won’t see more adventures. The series was made by Thomas Brandon and featured a mix of actors including Melissa Barrera, Sinclair Daniel, Brian d’Arcy James, Mark O’Brien and Kathleen Chalfant. Simu Liu pla

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Apr 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Korean Release of “Trails in the Sky 2” Drops Worldwide on Sept. 17

Clouded Leopard Entertainment has set a global launch for the Korean remake of “Trails in the Sky 2” on September 17, 2026. The game will reach players through Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Steam, marking a fresh entry in the long‑running “Trails” series. The story follows Estelle

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Apr 17 2026LIFESTYLE

A look at the changing face of Southwest Florida's growing areas

Southwest Florida is seeing a wave of new construction that’s reshaping the landscape from Estero to Bonita Springs. One of the biggest hotspots is the Coconut Point corridor, where billions are being poured into high-rises, sports complexes, and entertainment hubs. The Estero Sports Park Complex is

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Apr 17 2026SCIENCE

A Smarter Way to Spot Salmonella in Food

Detecting harmful bacteria in food isn't as fast or easy as it should be. Most tests take too long, need too many steps, and don’t always catch the problem. That’s why a new method aims to change the game. Instead of relying on old-school lab work, this approach combines three tools: a quick DNA cop

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Apr 17 2026SPORTS

Alycia Baumgardner: The Fighter Changing Women's Boxing Forever

Alycia Baumgardner, known in the ring as "The Bomb, " isn't just another boxer with a few belts. She's flipping the script on what it means to be a champion. At a time when women's boxing struggles for attention, Baumgardner steps in not just to win matches but to rewrite the rules. Her journey from

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Apr 17 2026CRIME

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones caught in two gambling scandals

Damon Jones, a former NBA player turned coach, is about to take his first legal step in a big gambling case. He’s expected to plead guilty in a wide investigation that’s already led to over 30 arrests. These include gamblers, mob-linked figures, and other basketball insiders. His court date was move

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Apr 17 2026SPORTS

Scholarships given to three students at big sports games

A Brooklyn student named Levi Butler got a big surprise when he received a $60, 000 scholarship at a Knicks game. The money came from a foundation that helps kids in tough situations. Butler met Jalen Brunson, a Knicks player, who gave him the check before the game started. After the game, Brunson h

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

School clubs in some states face pushback over political group’s growing presence

In the year since a conservative student group sparked debate in high schools, at least eight Republican governors have openly supported bringing the organization into public schools. While leaders call it a way to balance classroom discussions, critics argue the same officials have spent years limi

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Apr 17 2026EDUCATION

Why College Campuses Are Fighting to Stay Independent

Across the country, universities are facing growing pressure—not just from rising costs, but from political leaders pushing for tighter control. In South Bend, Indiana, students and professors didn’t just talk about these challenges—they staged a two-hour event in the middle of campus to push back.

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