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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 2026CRIME

When Online Tips Lead to Legal Trouble in Rochester

A Rochester man avoided prison time after a judge threw out most of the evidence in a case involving suspicious online activity. The investigation started when police received a tip that he was trying to meet minors online. Instead of charging him directly with child exploitation, authorities built

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Apr 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Align: A Deep Dive into Netflix’s Big‑Screen Powerhouse

The streaming giant first burst onto the scene with shows that made headlines, but it needed more than catchy titles to prove itself a serious player in film. After the 2015 war drama that marked its entry into feature‑length storytelling, Netflix kept pushing boundaries with a mix of gritty dramas

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Apr 27 2026WEATHER

Storms Likely Near Michigan, But Big Hits May Pass By

The weather front moving through the area is expected to bring a wave of strong thunderstorms. The biggest storms will travel over Michigan later in the evening, when temperatures are cooler and the air is less unstable. Because of this, the storms should lose power before they reach most places. T

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Apr 27 2026WEATHER

Snow Chances in Denver: A Quick Look

Denver folks can expect showers through mid‑May, but the rain is unlikely to solve the long drought. The weather office says any snow that falls this week will probably stay high up in the mountains, not touch city streets. A local meteorologist told reporters that May snow is rare but possibl

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Apr 27 2026SCIENCE

How to Beat Jet Lag With NASA‑Inspired Clock Tricks

Traveling long distances can leave people feeling wiped out, even after they’ve tried every trick known to humanity. A recent gathering of experts—an ex‑astronaut, a airline leader, a champion athlete, an app creator and a sleep scientist—offered fresh insights based on the science of our internal c

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Apr 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Highlights at 2026 Festival Line‑ups

The year’s biggest cultural events drew a star‑packed crowd, from film premieres to music festivals. At the “Michael” opening night, actors like Nia Long and Meagan Good mingled with music icons Usher and Chance the Rapper, creating a buzz that spread through social media. The Black Effect Pod

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Cashback Trends in Malaysia: 2026‑2030 Forecast

The Malaysian cashback scene is set to grow fast. Experts predict the market will hit about US$1. 48 billion in 2026 and climb to roughly US$2. 29 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of around 11‑12%. This follows a strong rise from 2021 to 2025, when the sector expanded at more than 15% per

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Apr 27 2026CRIME

Crypto Scam Bust: $700 Million Recovered for U. S. Victims

A federal team has pulled back $700 million that had been siphoned by a Chinese‑run fraud ring operating from a compound in Burma. The money was trapped on blockchain networks, but new tools let authorities freeze and redirect it back to those who lost their savings. The operation was led by a joint

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Apr 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Itron Faces Cyber Intrusion, Claims Systems Safe

A U. S. energy‑tech firm called Itron said it was hit by a cyberattack in mid‑April, with hackers slipping into its network. The company filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, telling investors it had been “notified” of an intruder. It didn’t name who warned it, but co

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