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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Killearn’s 1982 vote and the surprising power of a few ballots

In 1982, a quiet neighborhood near Tallahassee made a clear choice. Residents in Killearn Estates voted against joining the city by a noticeable margin. Their own neighborhoods rejected the idea, with small precincts showing more "no" votes than "yes. " Yet somehow, the final result still counted as

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Apr 12 2026BUSINESS

New Team Gear Shop Coming to Christiana Mall

A sports fan favorite will soon land in Delaware. Later this spring, Rally House—a store packed with jerseys, mugs, and team-themed home goods—will open its first Delaware location inside the Christiana Fashion Center. The spot will replace the old Lands' End store in the same shopping plaza, sittin

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Apr 12 2026LIFESTYLE

Knitting fans gather in Chicago for a weekend of yarn, creativity, and connection

Every year, a quiet Chicago neighborhood transforms into a lively hub for yarn lovers. Over 2, 000 people gather at YarnCon, a free weekend event that started in 2007 as a small market for local crafters. Today, it draws sellers from Illinois and beyond, offering everything from hand-dyed threads to

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Apr 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Pop Stars and Public Mistakes: What Happens When Cultural Cues Get Missed?

At Coachella this year, pop artist Sabrina Carpenter performed in front of thousands, while one enthusiastic fan tried to hype up the show in a way that didn't quite land. Right when Carpenter sat down to play her song "We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night, " a loud, piercing trill cut through the mo

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Apr 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

How tech is helping rare disease families fight for better care

When Nasha Fitter’s three-year-old daughter got a rare genetic diagnosis in 2017, the internet wasn’t much help. Search results were useless, doctors didn’t know what was coming next, and Facebook groups became the closest thing to a lifeline—even if the advice there wasn’t always reliable. Fitter

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

Reeves Cake Shop: A Sweet Farewell After Half a Century

The final chapter of Reeves Cake Shop begins this December, ending 50 years of baking that started in 1976. The family bakery, long a local favorite, will close when the children of founder Dolores Reeves reach retirement age. Dolores, 93, began her culinary journey at the tender age of twelve in

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

A Coach’s Journey From Loss to Helping Others

Ryan Day grew up with a quiet secret. When he was nine, his father ended his own life in front of him and his brothers. The family kept the pain hidden for many years because talking about mental illness was hard to do back then. Years later, Ryan became the head coach of Ohio State football.

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

New Mexican Food Spot Set to Open in Medford

A new Mexican grill will soon open its second branch on 495 Riverside Ave. in Medford’s Wellington area, taking over a former Smashburger site that shut down last January after more than ten years. The owners, led by Marycela Rodenzo, have secured a Common Victualler License from the city council, w

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Apr 11 2026CRYPTO

Binance Gives UAE Workers a Choice to Move or Stay

Binance has offered about 1, 000 employees in the United Arab Emirates the chance to relocate temporarily to cities such as Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok because of growing tensions in the region. The company said it wanted to give staff flexibility while keeping operations smooth, as i

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Apr 11 2026OPINION

San Diego Could Save Billions by Turning Its Power Company Into a Non‑Profit

San Diego’s council now has the chance to cut electric bills for its residents. A new study shows that if the city replaces the current profit‑driven utility with a non‑profit public power company, it could save up to $19 billion in the next 30 years. Other analyses suggest savings could reach

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