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Apr 24 2026CELEBRITIES

April 23rd Birthday Squad: Who’s Turning Up?

April 23rd isn’t just any random date—it’s a big day for over 40 well-known faces crossing another year in their life, from Hollywood stars to Olympic champions. Among the crowd this year, Chloe Kim stands out at 26 after her latest Olympic performance, while comedians like George Lopez, at 65, cont

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Apr 24 2026LIFESTYLE

Why celebrities are showing their plastic surgery scars online

The trend of celebrities posting their surgical scars and recovery details online has become a new normal. Gone are the days when stars kept their cosmetic procedures a secret. Now, they freely share pre-surgery markings, post-op bruises, and even the stitches that freshen their faces. This openness

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Apr 24 2026FINANCE

Santa Rosa's Budget Struggle: Why Cutting Services May Not Be the Only Answer

Santa Rosa's financial problems didn't appear overnight. Over the past three years, the city has watched its sales tax income shrink steadily, a trend that mirrors broader changes in how people shop. More purchases happen online now, and spending has shifted from goods to services, leaving local sto

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

A Simple Switch in DeKalb County’s Finance Team

DeKalb County is preparing for a change in its finance team before an employee retires. Instead of filling the outgoing administrative clerk’s spot directly, the county plans to create a new accountant position with higher pay and added responsibilities. The board approved this shift on April 15, bu

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

Money matters in the 2026 midterms – here’s what the numbers really show

The race for Congress in 2026 isn’t just about who voters like— it’s about who can raise the most cash. Right now, Democrats have an edge in key Senate races, pulling in more donations than Republicans in seven Republican-held seats. Younger candidates are shaking things up by raising big money from

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Apr 24 2026SPORTS

Why the Bengals' big moves won't fix what's broken

The Bengals swung big by trading a top pick for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, hoping his return to form would push them back into the playoffs. But spending big doesn’t always mean spending smart. After three straight seasons of coming up short, fans have seen this story before—big gestures in A

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Apr 24 2026OPINION

Helping Families Early to Keep Kids Safe

Every year in April, people talk about stopping child abuse by helping families before problems start. But what does that really mean? Instead of waiting until kids are hurt, some groups step in when parents face tough times like losing jobs, illnesses, or loneliness. They offer quick help so famili

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tesla’s robotaxi dreams hit bumps as growth stalls

Tesla’s plan to launch a robotaxi service isn’t moving as fast as once promised. Back in 2023, the company’s CEO talked about putting self-driving cars in "half the U. S. population" by the end of 2024. But during the latest earnings call, the tone shifted. Instead of bold predictions, the focus was

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Apr 24 2026OPINION

Do Transgender Athletes Really Threaten Girls' Sports?

Back in 1972, the U. S. made a big promise: no one should miss out on school activities just because of their gender. Title IX was created to keep that promise, especially in sports. For over 50 years, it worked pretty well. But now, some people are acting like the sky is falling because a tiny numb

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Apr 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Time-travel tales that skip the explosions but blow your mind

Movies don’t need giant budgets to ask giant questions. Three recent films prove that tight scripts can mess with your head more than any CGI blast. They trade laser battles for logic loops, but the result is just as gripping. The first film drops a man into the past with one mission: stop a virus

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