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Apr 22 2026SPORTS

NFL’s TV Plan Faces FCC Scrutiny, but League Sticks to Free Air

The National Football League recently met with the Federal Communications Commission to discuss its television strategy. The league highlighted that over 87 percent of all games are still shown on free-to-air channels, and every local game reaches viewers via local over‑the‑air stations. Despite

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

Early Use of Mepolizumab Helps a Heart Attack Patient with Rare Allergy‑Related Disease

A patient who had severe heart attacks caused by a rare allergic inflammation called eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) was treated early with the drug mepolizumab. The condition, which involves high levels of a white‑blood‑cell type called eosinophils, can attack the blood vess

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Apr 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Puzzle time: Sports edition joins the game with clues for April 22

Daily puzzle fans have a fresh challenge waiting for them today. A sports-themed word puzzle dropped recently, mixing baseball fields, football teams, national symbols, and soccer stars. Players can grab hints, test their guesses, or peek at full answers online. The twist? This one doesn’t live insi

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Why Michelle Obama’s Hair Was Never Just About Hair

Barron Trump’s turn to register for military service under new rules didn’t come as a surprise—nearly every American man his age faces the same requirement. But unlike his father’s comments about Olympic teams and college sports, this shift quietly folded into a much bigger conversation about milita

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Apr 22 2026OPINION

When Leaders Cross Lines, Why Do Some Still Defend Them?

Trump getting caught with a Jesus Christ meme isn’t just another odd headline—it reveals a deeper problem. Some supporters don’t just ignore the strangeness; they actively rewrite history to make it fit their view. Whether it’s calling criticism "Trump Derangement Syndrome" or claiming any pushback

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

What colleges really need to focus on

Colleges today spend a lot of time talking about fairness and social change. For years, many schools pushed programs to hire more diverse teachers and admit more students from different backgrounds. Some even created entire departments focused on social issues. A recent study at one well-known unive

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Apr 22 2026CELEBRITIES

Jobs before fame: fast-food tales of today’s stars

Many well-known figures started their careers flipping burgers or scooping ice cream, long before they became household names. Tim Cook, now a tech billionaire, began his first paid job at 14 at a small burger stand in Alabama, earning just over a dollar an hour. He later described this early work a

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Apr 22 2026WEATHER

Understanding weather beyond the numbers

Weather reports often focus on temperatures and rain chances, but they rarely explain why forecasts change or what those shifts might mean long-term. A new weekly update aims to fill that gap by digging into the science behind forecasts and climate trends. Instead of quick updates on storms or heatw

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

When Lawmakers Step Down, Do Wrongs Disappear?

Two U. S. House members quit recently after facing serious claims of sexual misconduct. One Republican and one Democrat resigned the same day, ending speculation about their futures. But walking away doesn’t always mean facing consequences. New research shows resignations in politics often act as a

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Gas Prices Hit Wallets: How Americans Are Coping and Where Investors Might Look

Gas prices have climbed sharply since late 2024, climbing from under $3 a gallon before global supply disruptions toward nearly $4 by early 2026. This jump has pushed many families—especially those earning modest incomes—to cut back on non-essentials and explore quick-cash options just to keep the l

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