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Apr 28 2026CELEBRITIES

Protecting Your Voice and Face in the AI Era

Trademarks aren't just for logos anymore. Taylor Swift is taking a new step by trying to trademark her voice and a photo of herself holding a guitar. This move is part of a bigger fight against AI tools that copy celebrities without asking. Her applications include short voice clips like "Hey, it’s

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hidden Tracks: The Forgotten Recordings That Kept Old Hollywood Alive

Back in the midwest, someone had an idea that felt a little like rescuing ghosts without a ghostbuster suit. Instead of collecting scripts or studio badges, they quietly gathered voices—hours of them, in rooms where the star power had once felt electric. These weren’t just casual chats between takes

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Apr 28 2026CELEBRITIES

When Ambition Clashes in Love

Some couples aren’t built to handle the pressure of success. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon’s whirlwind marriage showed how fast one partner’s fame can overshadow the other. While Mariah’s career skyrocketed with awards and global fame, Nick struggled with his role—not just as husband, but as the man

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Apr 28 2026SPORTS

Big Soccer Parties Coming to New York This Summer

New York will turn into a giant soccer party zone this summer when five free fan areas pop up across the city. The biggest one will sit inside the tennis center where the US Open happens every year. Up to 10, 000 people can gather there at once starting June 11, with smaller spots in Manhattan, the

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Clever Spring Shoe Choice by Jennifer Lawrence

When the weather swings between sunny and rainy like a unpredictable friend, smart footwear becomes essential. Jennifer Lawrence recently demonstrated this during a relaxed outing in New York, opting for slip-on clogs that blend comfort with style. Instead of decking out in flashy heels, she paired

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Apr 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Plane crash near Juba leaves 14 dead, weather likely to blame

A small plane went down Monday just outside South Sudan’s capital, Juba, killing everyone on board—13 passengers and the pilot. Early reports point to bad weather as the likely cause, since the flight was coming in from Yei through thick, low clouds that would have made flying tricky. Among the vict

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Apr 28 2026WEATHER

15 years on: How the 2011 Super Tornado Outbreak reshaped Alabama and storm safety

April 27, 2011 remains a date tied forever to destruction and heartbreak across Alabama and the southern United States. On that single day, 240 lives were lost in Alabama alone when a barrage of tornadoes tore through cities and rural areas alike. While the storms technically began two days earlier,

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Apr 28 2026WEATHER

Thunderstorms and Wind Risks: What to Expect in Southwest Michigan

The weather in southwest Michigan will get stormy later today, but don’t expect a major disaster. Storms forming to the south and west will drift into the region by late evening, bringing a small chance of strong winds and a very slight risk of a tornado. Most of Lower Michigan will stay dry, with t

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Apr 28 2026WEATHER

Morning storms leave a trail of damage across Mid-Missouri

Early on Monday, severe storms swept through parts of Missouri, leaving behind broken power lines, downed trees, and damaged buildings. Reports suggest a possible tornado hit Randolph and Monroe counties, though officials haven’t confirmed it yet. Homes, grain storage units, and infrastructure in th

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Apr 28 2026OPINION

Downtown St. Louis: More Safe Than You Think

St. Louis often gets labeled as a dangerous city, but the numbers don’t back that up. Last year, only one murder happened downtown—and it wasn’t even a shooting. A person got hit by a car instead. Most people guess way higher numbers, but crime has actually dropped a lot in recent years. Homicides a

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