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Apr 26 2026FINANCE

Car Buying Made Easy With Low‑Rate Loans

Broadview Credit Union is hosting a car sale from April 19 to 30. During this period shoppers can browse more than 35 local dealerships online or in person and find new or used cars with a range of optional extras. If you decide to buy, the credit union offers loans that can start as low as a

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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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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

From Baseball to Football: The Unusual Journey of Bryce Boettcher

Bryce Boettcher has done something most athletes can only dream of. He got picked twice in major drafts, but not for the same sport. First, he was chosen by a Major League Baseball team. Then, years later, an NFL team called his name. This kind of double career isn’t common, and it shows how rare it

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

Kansas City Current’s Stunning Rise: From Bottom to $325 Million

Back in 2021, the Kansas City Current had one of the worst records in the National Women’s Soccer League, finishing dead last. Instead of walking away, co-owner Brittany Mahomes doubled down. That same year, she and her team announced plans for a $70 million privately funded stadium along the Kansas

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Nassau Sports Highlights: Races, Goals, and Community Games

Baldwin’s Brandon Thweatt hit a record time of 14. 18 seconds in the 110‑meter hurdles, winning the final at the New York Relays held on Randall’s Island. He also set a meet record of 14. 03 seconds in the preliminaries. In the 4×100‑meter relay, a Baldwin trio—Gio Duplessy, Tyrell Holder, and Jo

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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Glasses Help Blind Runners Chase the London Marathon

Blind runners are using new AI‑powered glasses to chase a dream that once seemed impossible. Tilly Dowler, who has only about 10 % of her sight left, began running last year after a couch‑to‑5K program. Now she trains for the London Marathon with her boyfriend as a guide and Oakley Meta Vangua

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Store Cutbacks: A Shift Toward Smarter Retail

Bath & Body Works has quietly shut 92 shops in its latest yearly report, showing how the brand is reshaping its physical presence while aiming for a fresh surge in growth. The closures happened across the U. S. during the fiscal year that ended on Jan. 31, but the company kept the specific sites und

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Deni Avdija: A Mixed‑Heritage Journey to the NBA

Born in 2001, Deni Avdija grew up on a kibbutz before moving to Herzliya, where he learned discipline and independence. Though his passport says Israeli, his father also holds Serbian citizenship, giving him a dual national identity that shows up in how he talks about his roots. As a child, Deni

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Apr 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity‑Style Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank

Big names love to treat themselves and their loved ones with high‑end goodies. If you’re hunting for a present that feels fancy but is still practical, look no further than what the stars are piling into their closets and bathrooms. First up is a makeup kit that mixes all‑in‑one shades, praised

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Old Parkland Welcomes New Space‑Tech Investor

Balerion Space Ventures, a young Dallas firm that backs space and defense startups, has chosen to set up shop at the historic Old Parkland campus in Oak Lawn. The company, founded in 2022, has already put money into more than a dozen tech firms that work on satellites, AI and national security.

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