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Apr 24 2026BUSINESS

A Cleveland bar is packing up after just one year

A sports bar in Cleveland called The W is closing its doors after just twelve months in the Gordon Square area. The announcement came with a short but excited social media post: “Big moves coming, Cleveland. ” The owners plan to shut down the current location on May 3rd, but they’re not leaving the

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Apr 24 2026LIFESTYLE

A fresh spot in Cahaba Heights mixes coffee with community

A new coffee shop is opening soon in Cahaba Heights, Alabama, aiming to be more than just a place for a quick caffeine fix. Instead of standard brews, this spot plans to bring a taste of Yemeni coffee culture to the neighborhood. The goal? To create a welcoming space where people can relax, chat, an

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Apr 23 2026SCIENCE

Predicting Brain Power: What Really Shows Us How We Think

A huge study looked at almost 22, 000 adults aged 25 to 74 in Germany. Researchers wanted to see which clues best tell how people will do on thinking tests later on. They checked four kinds of data: brain scans, health records, background facts like age and education, and how people already perform

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Apr 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

What monitors can do now—and why it matters

Monitors used to be simple. Resolution went up. Refresh rates climbed slowly. Panel tech improved bit by bit. Upgrades felt predictable, almost boring. That’s not the case anymore. A wave of new display tech is reshaping what screens can handle and how people use them. OLED panels are leaving gamin

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Apr 23 2026EDUCATION

Behind-the-scenes heroes shine at Illinois education awards

Two staff members from Morris Community High School walked away with top honors at a major Illinois education event. Andrea Gustafson, an English and drama teacher with 22 years under her belt, and Tyla Ledvina, a principal’s assistant with 19 years of service, each received the Award of Special Rec

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Apr 22 2026SPORTS

New Play Field Lights Up Hazelwood Community

Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood Green area just got a fresh sports venue that will keep kids active for years. A big ribbon‑cutting ceremony brought together NFL boss Roger Goodell, Steelers president Art Rooney II, coach Mike McCarthy and future draft picks. They played on the field with local youth and Spe

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Apr 22 2026RELIGION

Michigan Muslims Share Their Story at Library Talk

A friendly evening will take place on May 7 when Imam Robert Shaheed talks about the history of Islam in Michigan. The talk starts at 6:30 p. m. in the Hoyt Library and is free for anyone who wants to learn. Imam Shaheed has been a leader at the Islamic Center of Saginaw for more than four decades.

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Apr 22 2026WEATHER

Fox River Floods: When Will the Water Drop?

The Fox River is still swollen after last week’s heavy rains. A Chicago weather scientist says the water may settle back into its banks by mid‑next week, but only if no more big storms hit the area. He based this on a gauge in New Munster, Wisconsin, which topped 15 feet on Sunday and has been fa

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

Middletown School Closings: A Community in Flux

In Middletown, the debate over closing several schools is heating up as the school board prepares to decide on a new budget next week. A majority vote could approve closures that affect Leonardo and Navesink elementary schools, while Bayshore Middle School would shift to an elementary level. The boa

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

Silver Spring’s comeback story: what a difference two years make for local streets

Downtown Silver Spring used to be the kind of area where locals hesitated to linger after dark. Walking around at night felt risky, not routine. Police commanders who had patrolled the district since the late 2000s kept hearing the same stories from residents—late-night streets felt unsafe, small bu

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