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Apr 16 2026EDUCATION

When Colleges Charge Too Much, Who Really Pays?

A year-long study by a Yale-led team recently shook the foundations of elite higher education. Their conclusion? Top universities are losing the public’s trust fast. Ten years ago, over half of Americans trusted colleges to do the right thing. Today, barely one in three feels the same way. The drop

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Apr 16 2026CRIME

Tech Leader Denies Abuse Claims as Family Feud Escalates

A high-profile tech executive now faces serious allegations from his own sister, spanning nearly a decade of abuse starting when she was just three years old. The accusations paint a disturbing picture of repeated harm within the family home, with the most recent incidents allegedly occurring when t

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Apr 16 2026SPORTS

Pitcher finds his footing in the big leagues

A Japanese pitcher signed for millions is struggling with more than just baseball in the U. S. Tatsuya Imai made just three starts before landing on the injured list due to arm fatigue after a rough outing in Seattle. His fastball lost steam early, and he couldn’t find the strike zone. Team doctors

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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

Sports betting giants quietly pour millions into local politics

Three major sports betting companies have quietly dropped $41 million into a new political fund called Win for America, filing paperwork that shows their real goal: shaping who makes laws in key states. Instead of focusing on big national races, this fund is splitting its cash between three smaller

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Apr 16 2026SPORTS

Cheryl Miller brings her basketball expertise to NBC Sports

Over three decades after her playing days ended, basketball legend Cheryl Miller is returning to TV this May to analyze WNBA games on NBC. Known for her sharp skills as a player, coach, and front-office leader, she’s joining the network as a studio analyst when top teams battle it out. Miller made

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Apr 16 2026EDUCATION

How Alabama handles school transfers and sports eligibility

Alabama has recently made changes to how students using CHOOSE Act funds can play high school sports. The AHSAA announced that these funds won't be counted as financial aid, so students can still join sports teams. This decision follows a new law signed by the governor that ensures these students ca

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Apr 16 2026SPORTS

Is LIV Golf worth saving?

When LIV Golf launched in 2022, it promised a bold new chapter for professional golf. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the tour lured top players with huge paychecks and flashy events. But four years later, the experiment looks like a costly mistake. Viewership numbers tell the stor

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Apr 16 2026BUSINESS

Why a Music Venue Door Got Locked

A downtown music spot called Empire Control Room faced an unusual problem this month. The building owner locked one half of it because rent hadn’t been paid. The landlord’s team left a note saying the gate would stay bolted until every dollar of back rent showed up. Two different letters appeared on

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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

World Cup Security Faces Delays as US Government Stumbles

The upcoming World Cup is causing headaches for US security teams—not because of the event itself, but because of a budget battle halfway across the continent. The government finally released $625 million for tournament security, but months of political gridlock have left teams scrambling to catch u

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Apr 16 2026HEALTH

Why South Carolina's Black Mothers Face Higher Risks During Pregnancy

South Carolina stands out in the U. S. for having some of the biggest gaps in care for Black mothers. These women are twice as likely to die during or after childbirth compared to others. Experts say this isn’t just bad luck—it’s a pattern tied to how healthcare treats people differently based on ra

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