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Apr 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A One‑Man Show Turns a Small Town’s Dark Past Into Theatre

The new play “Kenrex” takes the story of Ken Rex McElroy, a violent outlaw who ruled Skidmore, Missouri, and the day he was shot dead in front of dozens of witnesses. The production opens at the Lucille Lortel Theatre and is performed by Jack Holden, who has already earned an Olivier Award for a Lon

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Apr 27 2026EDUCATION

Understanding Truth in Today’s News World

In a lively evening at the Reno Public Market, community members will gather to talk about how easy it is for false stories to spread and why facts are becoming harder to find. The event, organized by the News Literate Community Initiative together with Truckee Meadows Tomorrow, is open to everyone

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

The Social Media Trail of a White House Shooter

A man accused of trying to kill President Trump has a digital history that shows how his online voice changed over time. Initially, the accounts linked to him were filled with posts about video games and links to his YouTube channel. He even shared clips from a popular fighting game, encouraging

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Redistricting Showdown: Florida, Virginia and the Fight for House Seats

The race to draw congressional maps is heating up as the next election looms. Two states are at the center of the drama, each with a different political agenda and legal hurdles. In Florida, Governor Ron De Santis has released a new map that would add four seats likely to favor Republicans. The pro

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

All Science Voices Cut Short by Trump Administration

The National Science Board, which guides the National Science Foundation and advises the President and Congress on science matters, was suddenly emptied. On a Friday, 22 board members received an email that simply said their positions were terminated “effective immediately. ” The message came from t

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Apr 27 2026SCIENCE

How to Beat Jet Lag With NASA‑Inspired Clock Tricks

Traveling long distances can leave people feeling wiped out, even after they’ve tried every trick known to humanity. A recent gathering of experts—an ex‑astronaut, a airline leader, a champion athlete, an app creator and a sleep scientist—offered fresh insights based on the science of our internal c

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Apr 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Festival Stars Shine in Desert Beats

The spring festival in Indio, California, draws fans to a stage where country music icons perform. The event is not only about the singers; celebrities from other fields also make appearances, adding extra buzz. One notable visitor was actress Sydney Sweeney, who showed up at the event and even w

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Apr 27 2026CRIME

Crypto Scam Bust: $700 Million Recovered for U. S. Victims

A federal team has pulled back $700 million that had been siphoned by a Chinese‑run fraud ring operating from a compound in Burma. The money was trapped on blockchain networks, but new tools let authorities freeze and redirect it back to those who lost their savings. The operation was led by a joint

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Olga Liu Turns Graduation Project Into Wedding Biz Success

Olga Liu, a rising star from Ukraine now living in Utah, made her senior year at UVU the launchpad for a wedding‑planning startup called Vowlet. Instead of sticking to textbook theory, she used her web design skills to build a real product that people can order online. When she first arrived in

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

House Faces Funding Twist While Homeland Security Stands on Edge

The House is set to tweak a Senate‑approved bill that would fund most parts of the Department of Homeland Security, sparking fears of a pause in money for agencies that keep the country safe. A senior House speaker said the change would keep the core idea intact but make sure no agency gets left

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