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May 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Great Weekend Shows: Soul Legends, Funny Plays, and Heartfelt Stories

Two legendary Motown groups are bringing their timeless sound to Northwest Indiana this weekend. The Temptations and the Four Tops are celebrating 40 years of touring together, blending their iconic hits into one unforgettable night. Expect classics like “My Girl” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There” filli

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May 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A free messed-up game led to a full fix for fans

A few weeks back, an Xbox glitch turned Wasteland Remastered into a free download for a short time. Players who grabbed it ended up with a version that wouldn’t even run. Instead of taking it away, the studio behind the game is now giving those players a working copy to replace the broken one. Wast

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May 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Pig-themed fun at the casino bar

A new temporary bar has landed in Atlantic City, bringing a playful twist to the usual casino scene. Called The Piggy Bank, this spot is full of bright colors, pig-shaped decorations, and drinks served in quirky containers. It’s open for only a few months, giving visitors a fun reason to stop by bef

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Royal visit highlights local pride and shared history

A king and queen’s tour through Virginia last week didn’t just pass through famous landmarks—it wove together small-town charm and national memories. King Charles III and Queen Camilla ended their U. S. trip with stops in Front Royal, a quiet town at the edge of Shenandoah National Park. Instead of

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Political Donations: How to Tell a Real Fundraiser from a Fake One

Before the next big election season, a warning is going around about fake fundraising groups calling themselves PACs. These groups often pretend to support political causes but actually pocket most of the money they collect. With fundraising reaching a peak during midterm elections, these scams beco

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May 01 2026HEALTH

When unexpected injuries lead to rare health surprises

A blade hitting the face of a baby might sound like something from an ancient legend. Yet doctors once faced this exact odd case where a newborn suffered brain damage after a sharp object wound during birth. The injury led to a blood clot forming inside the skull. At first glance, the cause sounds

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Big Blasts and Smart Science: Texas A&M Goes All In on Explosions

Texas A&M just opened a lab that’s basically a giant explosion playground—but with a serious goal. Called the Detonation Research Test Facility, it’s the biggest science lab of its kind built by a university to study blasts up close. Scientists aren’t just playing with fire here. They’re studying ho

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Science and Power: Who Should Really Run Research?

In 2026, dozens of top scientists received an unexpected message ending their roles on a key government board. The emails came without warning, saying their jobs were over immediately. Many had been picked for these positions years earlier. They were about to start work on a major report about Ameri

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May 01 2026POLITICS

City Money Update: Where It Comes From and Where It Goes

At a recent meeting, city finance leaders shared a small rise in first-quarter income tax collections for 2026. The bump was tiny—just half a percent higher than the same time last year, adding $3, 872. Most of that extra cash came from people filing personal tax returns, business estimates, and pay

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May 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Cyber Tool Leaves Europe Out in the Cold

Eurozone finance chiefs are meeting this week to talk about a powerful new AI system called Mythos that can hunt for secret software flaws across every major system. The catch? No EU country has been given access to it. While the White House quietly uses Mythos through intelligence agencies, the sam

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