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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hidden Tracks: The Forgotten Recordings That Kept Old Hollywood Alive

Back in the midwest, someone had an idea that felt a little like rescuing ghosts without a ghostbuster suit. Instead of collecting scripts or studio badges, they quietly gathered voices—hours of them, in rooms where the star power had once felt electric. These weren’t just casual chats between takes

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Apr 28 2026CELEBRITIES

When Ambition Clashes in Love

Some couples aren’t built to handle the pressure of success. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon’s whirlwind marriage showed how fast one partner’s fame can overshadow the other. While Mariah’s career skyrocketed with awards and global fame, Nick struggled with his role—not just as husband, but as the man

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Big Changes Coming to Portland's Sports Arena

Portland is at a turning point with its main sports arena, Moda Center. The building is 31 years old and hasn’t had major updates since it opened. Leaders want to spend $365 million from state bonds to renovate it. They also need the city and county to add $222 million more. The goal is keeping the

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Apr 28 2026SPORTS

Big Soccer Parties Coming to New York This Summer

New York will turn into a giant soccer party zone this summer when five free fan areas pop up across the city. The biggest one will sit inside the tennis center where the US Open happens every year. Up to 10, 000 people can gather there at once starting June 11, with smaller spots in Manhattan, the

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Why US AI policy needs to rethink its approach to global cooperation

A Vermont senator is catching flak for inviting Chinese AI officials to a Washington discussion, raising questions about America's tech strategy. Bernie Sanders will share a panel with two prominent figures from China's AI governance scene—both tied to government-backed committees. Critics argue thi

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

CareMetx’s Big Move in Patient Services

A major player in patient services just got bigger by taking over part of a rival’s hub operations. CareMetx, known for its tech-driven approach, now owns Cencora’s U. S. patient consulting unit, which handled free drug distribution and support services. The deal gives CareMetx more muscle in handli

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Apr 28 2026LIFESTYLE

A Local Cop’s 38-Year Journey Ends with Memories and Laughs

Coleene Berry spent nearly four decades working for the Boulder Police Department, starting in the records unit with tools like Dictaphones and adding machines. She moved through different roles over the years, from administrative work in patrol and traffic to her final position as a Patrol Services

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Apr 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Small Stores Get a Tech Upgrade Without the Big Bills

Independent shop owners often feel stuck between old cash registers and expensive software upgrades. Many can't afford the latest point-of-sale systems that big chains use daily. Two companies now say they have a solution that skips the sticker shock. Vibe Retail makes cloud-based software for stor

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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 2026WEATHER

15 years on: How the 2011 Super Tornado Outbreak reshaped Alabama and storm safety

April 27, 2011 remains a date tied forever to destruction and heartbreak across Alabama and the southern United States. On that single day, 240 lives were lost in Alabama alone when a barrage of tornadoes tore through cities and rural areas alike. While the storms technically began two days earlier,

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