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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dunkin Adds Coffee‑Infused Soda to Summer Menu

Dunkin has launched a new drink that blends soda and coffee in a way that feels fresh and playful. The beverage mixes Pepsi with the chain’s own coffee‑milk, then crowns it with a layer of sweet cold foam. The result is a fizzy, creamy taste that hints at an iced coffee while still keeping the soda’

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

Preterm Kids and Their Habits at Two Years

Parents of babies born before 28 weeks were asked about their children’s eating, activity, screen use and sleep when the kids turned two years old. The questions came from a tool called FLY‑Kids that checks if families meet age‑specific advice. The study looked at 176 children who survived the fi

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Final Dutch Grand Prix: Music, Racing and Farewell Festivities

The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix will close a historic chapter in Formula One history. The race, scheduled for 21‑23 August, will be the last time Zandvoort hosts F1 after the promoter chose to exit the calendar. Super Friday, held on Saturday, turns the fan zone into a lively music festival. Internatio

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Funds Act Like Tech Stocks When the Fed Speaks

The morning of Wednesday saw all crypto funds dip a touch, falling under 1% just like the S&P 500. The Nasdaq 100, meanwhile, edged up slightly, staying close to that same level. This movement shows crypto moving closer to risk‑heavy assets such as tech shares, rather than staying in the realm of

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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

Compostable Pods Move From Proof to Production

"NEXE Innovations, a firm that makes compost‑ready coffee pods, reported its earnings for the quarter ending February 28. Revenue fell to about $143k from $174k a year earlier, mainly because coffee buyers cut back after the holidays and new U. S. tariffs added cost. Still, the company says its over

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Canada Steps Up Global Defence Finance

Canada is preparing to host a new international bank that will raise money for countries needing stronger military protection. The idea was born from talks in Montreal where Canadian officials met with foreign partners to draft a charter for the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. The bank’s goal

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Apr 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

Planned burns aim to help Ottawa County parks thrive

Ottawa County parks will see controlled fires over three days next month as part of efforts to keep natural areas healthy. Teams will burn small sections at three parks from May 1 to 3, but only if weather conditions cooperate. If winds are too strong or humidity too low, the work gets postponed. Th

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fun and culture events lighting up Arkansas this week

This weekend, Arkansas offers more than just routine weekend plans. From dance performances to music festivals, there are plenty of ways to spend time outdoors or indoors, depending on the weather and mood. One standout event is Ballet Arkansas’s "Origins, " a free contemporary ballet show. It’s no

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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 30 2026POLITICS

Gary leaders share big wins and next big challenges

Gary’s mayor pulled back the curtain on the city’s latest progress during his annual speech, but not everyone agrees on what counts as real improvement. While crime numbers look better than they have in decades—homicides dropped 30% from 2024 to 2025 and gun deaths fell by 24%—critics say those wins

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