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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

Why some teens face higher risks and what can help

In many U. S. cities, violence isn’t just a headline—it’s a daily reality for young people. For Black teens, homicide ranks as the top cause of death, while for all teens, it’s the third. Behind these numbers are neighborhoods where poverty, weak schools, and few job options make life harder. Violen

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Chris Evans joins star-studded crime film after schedule conflict

A last-minute change has brought Captain America himself into a high-profile crime movie. The film, originally set to feature Josh Brolin, now stars Chris Evans instead due to scheduling problems. Evans steps into a role alongside big names like Chris Pine, Jessica Chastain, and Mikey Madison, accor

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Japan’s Next Big Crime Drama on Prime Video

A new crime thriller from Japan is set to hit Prime Video, promising sharp storytelling and high stakes. Based on a novel by Ota Ai, the four-part series titled Hanzaisha follows one man’s fight for survival after a shocking attack leaves him as the only witness. What starts as a simple case of viol

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Pressure on Trump to speak up for imprisoned religious figures ahead of key China meeting

Former officials from Trump’s first term are pushing the former president to bring up the cases of religious prisoners during his upcoming talks with China’s leader. Over 20 national security experts signed a letter urging Trump to press Xi Jinping to free a detained Protestant pastor and a prominen

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

Why NASCAR drivers aren’t buying Stephen A. Smith’s take on racing

NASCAR drivers don’t appreciate Stephen A. Smith calling them anything less than athletes. The debate flared up when Smith dismissed NASCAR drivers—and even golfers—as non-athletes during a radio show. He argued that anyone can sit behind the wheel or swing a club, no matter their age, so it doesn’t

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

Medical students debate: Should doctors learn more about food?

Doctors today face a tough question: how much should they know about food? Some leaders say medical schools need to teach more about diet. But what do future doctors think? Two students shared their views on a recent podcast. Tiffany Onyejiaka, finishing her medical degree, believes doctors should

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

The Gambling Trap in College Sports

Art Schlichter spent decades in the spotlight, but not for his football skills. Instead, his name kept popping up tied to scandals, fraud, and legal trouble. The reason? A gambling habit that started in his teens and ruined his career. He was once a top college quarterback, even leading Ohio State’s

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Why Anchorage’s shrinking electricity use could mean bigger bills

For years, the main concern about Anchorage’s power supply has been whether natural gas will run out. But there’s a quieter issue making bills rise: people are using less electricity. Over the past 15 years, power use in Chugach Electric’s territory has dropped by about 1% each year. In 2025, it fel

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Childhood friends and local heroes who knew stars before fame

Many famous faces started out as ordinary people in small towns. Some were classmates, neighbors or childhood friends before the red carpets arrived. A young Hilary Duff rode bikes with future fans in Houston, while Barack Obama’s college roommate remembers him lending a hand to servants in Pakistan

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Celebrities and the fine line between jokes and threats

Jokes about political violence often start as dark humor before crossing into dangerous territory. After a man armed with multiple weapons tried to storm a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House, conversations about violent rhetoric in comedy resurfaced. The incident happened just days after

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