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Apr 29 2026OPINION

Finding a better way for Alaska's schools

Alaska's schools face tough problems today. Many classrooms have fewer students than before. Some people think closing schools is the only answer. But that misses the real issue. Years of decisions have left schools struggling. Money problems make it hard to help students. When schools can't give k

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Money moves blocked in Hungary linked to Orban’s team

Hungary’s tax office has put the brakes on large overseas transfers tied to allies of a powerful outgoing official. The person making the claim, set to take over soon, posted a video online saying billions in forints—millions in dollars—were frozen because officials suspect laundering. No proof was

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

School Chief Gets Fresh Contract Amid Questions

The Atlantic City school board is about to vote on renewing Superintendent La'Quetta Small's contract for another five years. This move comes even as critics wonder why she was cleared of past allegations just as the new deal is being discussed. Some see a pattern here: when problems arise, the resp

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Apr 29 2026CRIME

Behind the Scenes of a Dark French Crime Drama

A new French crime series called "La Petite" is gearing up for production with veteran producer Marco Cherqui at the helm. Known for his work on Jacques Audiard’s acclaimed film “A Prophet, ” Cherqui is now bringing a four-part drama to screens. The show, set in a small Northern French town, follows

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Apr 29 2026SCIENCE

Researchers uncover ancient family ties in China’s ethnic groups

Scientists recently dug deeper into the genetic roots of two ethnic groups in Sichuan, China. They studied 100 people from the Qiang and Yi communities. Their goal? To map out how these groups connect genetically to others nearby. The findings show big similarities between the Qiang, Yi, and other

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Should paramedics give aspirin before patients reach the hospital?

Quick action saves lives when someone has a heart attack. That’s why some emergency teams now give aspirin on the spot. But does this practice hold up under real-world conditions? A study called CELEBRATE looked at whether early aspirin use actually helps patients before they even get to the hospita

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Targeting and the Heated Words That Come Before It

The shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner isn’t the first time Donald Trump faced direct danger. Over the past two years, he’s been the target of three separate attacks, raising questions about how language in politics shapes real-world violence. A recent survey found something unsettl

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Luka Doncic's return could change the Lakers' playoff fate

The Los Angeles Lakers face a crucial Game 5 against Houston Rockets with their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. After blowing a 3-0 lead, they now need to win twice to avoid an unprecedented comeback. Luka Doncic remains sidelined with a hamstring injury since early April, but new movement drills

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

When sports betting rules get broken, the fallout affects everyone

Two former Fordham basketball players now face permanent exclusion from college sports after an investigation linked them to a betting scandal. Elijah Gray and Will Richardson were found to have talked about throwing a game for cash, though only Gray admitted some involvement. The NCAA stepped in af

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Bible moment: What does it really mean?

On April 7, a single tweet from a top leader sent shockwaves worldwide. The message warned of total destruction if a vital shipping lane wasn’t reopened by sunset. Hours later, the threat vanished as quickly as it appeared, leaving many to wonder about the real stakes. That same afternoon, the lead

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