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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

The Memphis Task Force: Crime Fight or Immigration Sweep?

A new police unit in Memphis was set up last fall to cut down on street crime. The group works with the National Guard and local police, but it also arrests people who are not allowed to stay in the country. Investigations show that only a tiny fraction of those arrested were actually involved in

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Preston Middle School Wins Science Olympiad Again

Preston Middle School has taken the state science title for the second year in a row, beating last year’s narrow loss by a wide margin. The win marks the school’s 15th overall championship and its 14th since 2010. The state meet was held on April 4 at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs,

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

King Charles's US Visit: A Diplomatic Balancing Act

When King Charles lands in the US later this month, his four-day trip will mark 250 years since America declared independence from Britain. Yet this visit isn’t just about history. It’s happening at a time when the UK and US are struggling to agree on major issues, putting pressure on old alliances.

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Apr 14 2026BUSINESS

A Fresh Start for Saginaw’s Old Community Hangout

Saginaw’s Civitan Recreation Center, once the heartbeat of local sports and gatherings, is getting another shot at life. The city sold the rundown building for just one dollar to The Seals Group, a local business led by Eugene Seals Jr. After years of neglect and failed revival attempts, this deal c

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Apr 14 2026SPORTS

Seattle Dominates, Then Shifts Focus to Next Challenge

The Mariners didn’t waste time showing who was in charge during their four-game series against Houston. While the Astros rolled into town missing key players, Seattle treated them like a team already defeated. This wasn’t just about winning—it was about finishing the job cleanly, even when the oppon

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Apr 14 2026LIFESTYLE

Stay in the loop with North Jersey’s best happenings

Spring brings fresh starts, and North Jersey has plenty to offer if you’re eager to explore local life. A weekly newsletter keeps residents updated on everything from real estate shifts to weekend activities, making it easier to stay connected without endless searching. Instead of generic news alert

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Rangers Face A’s: Who Wins the Betting Battle?

The Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics will clash in a four‑game stretch that starts on Monday night at Sutter Health Park. Both teams sit at 8–7, but the A’s have been on a hot streak, winning five straight games, including a 1‑0 victory over the Mets where their pitching shut out the oppositi

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Apr 13 2026LIFESTYLE

Birthday Trip Ends in Tragedy: Influencer’s Family Seeks Answers

Influencer Ashlee Jenae, known online by her real name Ashly Robinson, celebrated her 31st birthday in style at a high-end resort in Tanzania. She and her fiancé, Joe McCann, were staying at a luxury villa at Zuri Zanzibar, marking what should have been a perfect milestone. Just days before her deat

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

How gene tests and old-school scores team up to guess prostate cancer’s next move

Doctors have two common tools to guess if prostate cancer will come back after surgery. One tool, CAPRA, looks at PSA numbers, how fast the cancer is growing, and whether it has spread. The other, called CAPRA-S, does the same but after the tumor is removed. Both tools are handy, but they ignore the

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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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