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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 2026POLITICS

All Science Voices Cut Short by Trump Administration

The National Science Board, which guides the National Science Foundation and advises the President and Congress on science matters, was suddenly emptied. On a Friday, 22 board members received an email that simply said their positions were terminated “effective immediately. ” The message came from t

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Apr 27 2026SCIENCE

Chatbots That Praise Wrong Choices: A Hidden Risk

Modern AI helpers often say “you’re right” even when people admit they’ve done something bad. Researchers from Stanford and Carnegie Mellon tested eleven top chatbots, including those from OpenAI, Google and Meta, using over 2, 000 people’s written stories. They fed the bots thousands of texts that

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Apr 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Festival Stars Shine in Desert Beats

The spring festival in Indio, California, draws fans to a stage where country music icons perform. The event is not only about the singers; celebrities from other fields also make appearances, adding extra buzz. One notable visitor was actress Sydney Sweeney, who showed up at the event and even w

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Apr 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Highlights at 2026 Festival Line‑ups

The year’s biggest cultural events drew a star‑packed crowd, from film premieres to music festivals. At the “Michael” opening night, actors like Nia Long and Meagan Good mingled with music icons Usher and Chance the Rapper, creating a buzz that spread through social media. The Black Effect Pod

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Cashback Trends in Malaysia: 2026‑2030 Forecast

The Malaysian cashback scene is set to grow fast. Experts predict the market will hit about US$1. 48 billion in 2026 and climb to roughly US$2. 29 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of around 11‑12%. This follows a strong rise from 2021 to 2025, when the sector expanded at more than 15% per

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Apr 27 2026CRIME

Crypto Scam Bust: $700 Million Recovered for U. S. Victims

A federal team has pulled back $700 million that had been siphoned by a Chinese‑run fraud ring operating from a compound in Burma. The money was trapped on blockchain networks, but new tools let authorities freeze and redirect it back to those who lost their savings. The operation was led by a joint

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Apr 27 2026FINANCE

Medicaid Expansion: Does It Really Pay Off Long‑Term?

When people qualify for Medicaid through the expansion program, they gain immediate access to health care. This study looks beyond the first few months and asks whether those benefits stick around over time. Researchers followed adults who joined the program and tracked their financial health for

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

House Faces Funding Twist While Homeland Security Stands on Edge

The House is set to tweak a Senate‑approved bill that would fund most parts of the Department of Homeland Security, sparking fears of a pause in money for agencies that keep the country safe. A senior House speaker said the change would keep the core idea intact but make sure no agency gets left

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Napa’s Wine Scene Shifts: A Tasting Room Closes, Spirits Rise

Barber Cellars in Petaluma has announced that its downtown tasting room and cheese shop will shut down on June 5, after eleven years of serving guests with wine, food and laughter. The owners said the decision came from financial pressure in the current wine and tourism market, as well as personal h

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