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Apr 18 2026WEATHER

Winds, Sunshine and a Midweek Warmth Boost

The day starts with sharp breezes coming from the northwest, pushing temperatures into the lower 20s and low 30s. The cold air feels like a chill that makes you reach for your jacket early in the morning. Soon after, the clouds begin to clear. By midday a bright sky takes over, letting the sun warm

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Alaskan Athletes Shine at State Sports Awards

Kristen Faulkner, a cyclist from Homer, and Gus Schumacher, a skier from Anchorage, were honored this week as Pride of Alaska winners at the state’s Sports Hall of Fame Directors Awards. The award recognizes top athletes from across the state, and both Faulkner and Schumacher earned their spots in a

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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

York Casino’s March Surge: Sports Bets Lead the Charge

The big news from Hollywood Casino York is that it earned 17 % more money in March than it did the year before. The casino’s total gambling income topped $11. 8 million this month, up from a little over $10 million last March. The real driver was sports betting, which jumped more than 130 % and

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Apr 18 2026CRIME

AI Safety Protest Turns Violent: A Rising Concern

In recent weeks, a violent act targeted the residence of Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI. A 20‑year‑old named Daniel Moreno‑Gama allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail near the property’s gate. Police claim he was motivated by political or ideological beliefs, citing a document that warned AI

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Apr 18 2026WEATHER

Storm Threatens Buckeye Spring Show

The Ohio State spring game, a highlight for fans and players alike, faces an unexpected rival: the weather. A cold front moving through the Midwest is expected to bring instability and a chance of thunderstorms during kickoff, according to local meteorologists. While light rain can be tolerated on t

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Apr 18 2026FINANCE

Grand Rapids Sets Up $35M Bond to Fund New Firefighter Center

Grand Rapids is planning to raise up to $35 million through bonds for a new fire training facility. The city’s commission recently approved a notice that starts a 45‑day period where residents can petition for a public vote on the bond. If no one challenges it, the commission will need to pass a fin

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Newborn Shots: Why Skipping Hepatitis B Could Bring Back a Hidden Threat

A new study shows that fewer babies are getting the hepatitis B vaccine in recent years. The drop is more than 10 percent from 2023 to August 2025, a trend that worries doctors. Hepatitis B is not as obvious as measles. It travels through blood or body fluids, so parents think newborns are sa

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Apr 18 2026CRIME

Unexpected Crash in Dallas Parking Lot

A tragic event unfolded early Friday morning in Dallas when a car collided with a group of people standing in a parking lot, leading to one fatality and three injuries. The incident took place around 4:20 a. m. on the 3300 block of East Trinity Mills Road, shortly after police responded to an emerge

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Tragic Loss Just Before the Truce

In a quiet town in southern Lebanon, a man named Hassan Abu Khalil had survived weeks of fighting. He was the only one left after his family was hit by a sudden strike from Israel in the final moments before a ceasefire. The attack took 13 lives and left many others buried under rubble. The fightin

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Survivors Speak: How Women Heal After Breast Cancer

The study dives into how women who have finished breast cancer treatment feel and act as they move forward. It gathers stories from survivors to uncover the ups and downs of adjusting to a new normal. Participants share moments when they felt strong, like gaining confidence after therapy, and tim

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