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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Crypto stocks take a hit as oil prices jump

Trading in crypto-linked stocks took a sharp turn on Wednesday. Robinhood, a popular app for buying and selling cryptocurrencies, saw its stock drop nearly 14% after reporting a big drop in crypto revenue. This decline wasn’t just limited to Robinhood. Other major crypto platforms like Coinbase and

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Apr 21 2026SPORTS

Kansas Baseball Climbs the Rankings and Sees Big Games Ahead

Kansas baseball has moved up in the national rankings, jumping from 21st to 16th place in a recent coaches poll. The team shares that spot with Nebraska, and the two schools will meet again this week in Lawrence. Kansas is leading its conference after winning a recent series against Oklahoma S

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Nicotine gets a makeover as a wellness trend – but is it safe?

A growing group of social media personalities and wellness influencers are painting nicotine as a harmless, even beneficial, natural boost for the brain. Figures like Jillian Michaels and Tucker Carlson have suggested nicotine can sharpen focus, protect against diseases like Parkinson’s, and even en

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Roller‑Coaster: Dan Levy’s Leap from Cozy Towns to Crime Comedy

Dan Levy, best known for the beloved series that ended five years ago, once wondered if he would ever revisit that world. He even toyed with the idea of a sequel, but the loss of a key cast member made it impossible. Instead, he branched out into projects that surprised many: hosting a cooking show,

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Crime Comedy Rises Fast on Netflix Charts

The latest crime‑comedy series has jumped straight into the spotlight, climbing to a top position on Netflix’s daily rankings within hours of its debut. The show, created and head‑lined by Dan Levy, follows two aimless siblings who find themselves roped into the world of organized crime. Their bu

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Apr 08 2026SPORTS

Kansas Basketball's Season Ends with a Top 20 Finish

Kansas ended the 2025-26 basketball season with a ranking of 20th in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, moving every week in a way that showed just how unpredictable the season was. The team started out as a preseason top-19 contender but wandered into and out of the rankings, reaching as high as ni

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Tech vs. Houston on Friday? Big 12 says it’s happening

The Big 12 isn’t backing down after Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell called out the league over a Friday night game this fall. Campbell tagged the commissioner in a social media post, unhappy about Tech playing Houston on a Friday instead of Saturday. But the league isn’t changing course. Commissio

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Apr 02 2026OPINION

Tech Giants Push Their Own Streaming Rules—and It Could Hurt You

Big Tech isn’t just fighting over who owns Hollywood anymore. They’re quietly working behind the scenes to control how streaming actually works. Companies like Netflix, Samsung, and Meta aren’t just making shows—they’re teaming up to shape the hidden rules that decide how videos play on your phone,

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Apr 02 2026SPORTS

Big Ten’s rising dominance in college sports leaves SEC struggling to keep up

The Big Ten is no longer just another conference—it's running the show. While the SEC once ruled college football, its grip has slipped. The Big Ten has claimed the last three national football titles, and now it's planting its flag in men's basketball, too. The SEC's struggles run deeper than just

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Democracy’s Test: When a School Board Forum Turns into a Tension Hotspot

A small gathering in Anchorage on March 5 turned into a flashpoint for free‑speech and political decorum. The event, hosted by the Hillside Home and Landowners group, promised an open Q&A with School Board candidate Alexander Rosales. Yet the moderator sidestepped the written questions from attendee

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