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Apr 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

High school jazz band lights up stage with pro sax player

A group of Arkansas high school musicians is stepping into the spotlight this week, blending youthful energy with professional polish. The 20-piece big band, drawn from seven local high schools, marks its 10th year under the guidance of jazz educators and guest soloist Adam Larson, a saxophonist who

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Apr 26 2026HEALTH

Calm in a Click: How Digital Coloring Helps Students Chill Out

Life for students today is packed with pressure—deadlines, exams, social drama, and the constant hum of the online world. Stress levels are climbing, and schools are always searching for fresh ways to help young minds relax. Enter the trend of digital mandala coloring, where tapping and swiping repl

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

A night at the White House correspondents' dinner turned tense after shots were fired

The annual gathering of journalists, politicians, and celebrities took a dramatic turn when a shooter opened fire outside the Washington Hilton, where the White House correspondents' dinner was underway. No injuries were reported, but the event was quickly shut down as Secret Service agents and Nati

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Apr 26 2026EDUCATION

Ohio State's last six decades: A story of leadership

Six decades ago, a small team began shaping something bigger than themselves at Ohio State. They didn’t set out to create a legacy, but their work laid the foundation for something that would outlast them all. Today, that influence still shapes decisions, policies, and student experiences across cam

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Politicians, Jokes, and Strange Moments at Washington's Big Dinner

Every spring, Washington throws a party where power meets punchlines. The White House Correspondents' Dinner isn't just another fancy event—it's a weird mix of laughter, awkward silence, and unfiltered opinions about the people in charge. This tradition began nearly a century ago, but today it feels

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Apr 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

People born on April 25th: from music legends to historical game-changers

April 25th might just seem like a normal spring day, but it’s actually packed with birthdays of people who left their mark in different ways. Take the world of entertainment, for example. Hollywood heavyweight Al Pacino turns 86 and is diving back into a dramatic role as a tragic king. Meanwhile, TV

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Apr 26 2026CELEBRITIES

Names that Made Fame: Uncovering the Stories Behind Stage Names

Many famous faces aren't called what you think. Take Queen Latifah, for example. Her real name is Dana Owens, but her stage name reflects her mother's advice to treat women with respect. Across music, movies, and comedy, performers often craft new identities that shape how the world sees them. Some

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Apr 26 2026SCIENCE

Why redheads are getting more common over time

Red hair might seem rare, but its genes are actually becoming stronger than ever. A huge study from Harvard looked at DNA from over 16, 000 people who lived across Europe and parts of the Middle East over the last 18, 000 years. The research team spent seven years gathering and comparing this geneti

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Apr 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fear, Sound, and Silence: Why Silence Worked Best in Dune

A quiet room, a box that stings without touching, and a young man trying to stay calm. That’s all it took for the "Test of Fear" scene to become one of the film’s most intense moments—no lasers, no crazy colors, just pure tension. The director chose to skip the usual sci-fi fireworks and instead let

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Apr 26 2026HEALTH

Restaurants in Orange County face sudden closures due to health violations

Between April 16 and April 23, health inspectors in Orange County ordered several food businesses to shut down temporarily. The reasons ranged from serious pest problems to construction issues. Some places reopened the same day, while others took a few extra days to fix the problems. A pizza place

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