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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

China Lines Up New Defense Gear for Iran

The United States says China is getting ready to send new air‑defense weapons to Iran soon. Reports from three insiders say the plan involves moving these items through other countries so their source is hidden. The U. S. State Department, the White House and China’s embassy in Washington have

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Xander Schauffele: From Gold Medals to a $60‑Million Portfolio

Xander Schauffele has turned his swing into a steady stream of money. He began playing professionally in 2015 and has already earned more than $65 million from tournament prizes. The year 2024 was a highlight: he won both the PGA Championship and The Open, adding two major titles to his résumé

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Luxury Life of a Fighter: Inside Arman Tsarukyan’s Monthly Spend

Arman Tsarukyan is a name that pops up on social media and in fight circles alike. He mixes flashy posts, collaborations with other influencers, and occasional controversy to stay in the public eye. Even though he has not yet won a UFC title, his earnings from fights and family wealth keep him in th

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

BTS Fans Catch the Concert on Big Screens

Fans who missed BTS’s live show in South Korea turned to a movie‑theater experience instead. In Los Angeles, a group of friends gathered at an AMC theater to watch the “ARIRANG” tour on a giant screen. They could not travel to Goyang, so they chose this alternative way to feel the energy of the perf

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

Third Point Pulls Out of CoStar Proxy Battle

Third Point, a hedge fund run by billionaire Daniel Loeb, decided to abandon its plan to launch a proxy fight against CoStar Group. The firm sold all of its shares in the real‑estate data company, which also owns Apartments. com and Homes. com. In a letter to investors, Loeb explained that the compa

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Apr 11 2026OPINION

A Fresh Look at Consent and Real Connection

Consent is a good idea. It says we must ask before touching. But asking “yes” does not always mean a good time or safety. Some people think that as long as consent is given, everything is fine. That idea can hide real problems. When people meet for a quick hookup, they often see each other

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Taiwan Sees Chinese Fighters While Leaders Meet

Taiwan’s defence office reported that on Friday, 16 Chinese military jets flew close to the island between mid‑morning and mid‑afternoon, a day when Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party in Beijing. The meeting, held at 11 a. m. , was framed by the Ta

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

US Forces Claim to Clean Up Hormuz Strait

The U. S. President announced that American troops are beginning to clear the Hormuz Strait, claiming all of Iran’s mine‑laying boats have been sunk. He said the process has started and that the 28 Iranian vessels are now resting on the sea floor. Earlier, the President has said U. S. forces have

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Stars, Cars and a Century of Movies

The Getty Drive‑In in Norton Shores has been a local landmark for almost 80 years, starting as the NK Outdoor Theatre in 1948. It first showed classic films while workers built a unique West Michigan attraction. In 1966 the venue was bought by Jack Loeks Theatres, renamed Getty Drive‑In a year later

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Weekend of Music, Drama and History in Fayetteville

The Australian Chamber Orchestra arrives in town with a fresh piece called “Horizon, ” written by composer John Luther Adams. The group, led by violinist and conductor Richard Tognetti, will perform the work during its tour, including a show at 8 p. m. Saturday night in Walton Arts Center on W. Dick

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