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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Why Angel Stadium’s Food Stand Got Rat Problems Again

A single concession stand at Angel Stadium ended up in the news recently—not because of baseball, but because health inspectors found mice nearby. The stand, tucked up in Section 42, was the only one out of nearly 160 to fail a surprise check. Officials said rodents were spotted near storage shelves

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Apr 28 2026OPINION

Colorado Primary Battle: Who Gets to Vote?

The recent court ruling has opened a new front in Colorado’s election debate. A judge found that the rule allowing political parties to decide whether or not to hold primaries is too strict, saying it unfairly limits a party’s right to choose its own members. This decision could let the far‑right wi

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

New Tech Boosts High School Auto Program

A new alignment machine has just arrived at Ottawa Township High School’s automotive program, thanks to a $16, 500 donation from the school’s educational foundation. The machine, made by Hunter Hawkeye Elite, is a common tool used in real‑world auto shops. Students first started using it in March

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Apr 28 2026SPORTS

A Mixed‑Heritage Player Who Bridges Two Worlds

Isaiah Hartenstein was born in Eugene, Oregon, on May 5, 1998. He grew up with a dual passport: American and German. In 2008 his family moved to Germany because of his father’s professional basketball career, and the move shaped Isaiah’s upbringing and style on the court. While many people assume h

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Why Kids Today Aren’t Moving Enough—and What Grown-Ups Can Do

More kids now spend hours glued to screens instead of playing outside. Research shows that too much sitting leads to weaker muscles, poorer focus, and even trouble sleeping. Schools used to fill this gap with daily gym classes and recess, but many have cut back due to tight budgets or packed schedul

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Liver Cancer in Asia: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

Over the past three decades, liver cancer cases in Asia have been slowly shrinking—but not evenly. While overall numbers are going down, some causes are getting worse. Hepatitis B still leads as the biggest risk, but other factors like fatty liver disease and alcohol are rising fast. The numbers tel

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Military paths and school support: Three Rocky River seniors take the leap

Three high school seniors from Rocky River, Ohio, have made a big decision that changes their lives—and theirs aren’t the only ones being celebrated. Jack Herman, Cody Miller, and Chase Connors are preparing to join the Army National Guard, Air Force National Guard, and Marine Corps respectively. Bu

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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 27 2026CRIME

Pickup rescued from park pond after drunk driver crash

A single‑seat pickup was pulled out of a park pond on Sunday, after its driver crashed into the water while intoxicated. The incident happened near 5 p. m. on April 19 at A Place to Play Community Park, Third Street. Police say the woman was speeding through the park, hit three parked cars, and then

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Apr 27 2026CRIME

The Man Behind the White House Dinner Shooting

A recent incident at a White House dinner has put a spotlight on an individual whose background is far from ordinary. The person arrested, 31‑year‑old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California, has a history that includes advanced degrees and tech projects. Allen earned a master’s in computer sc

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