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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Big Changes Coming to Portland's Sports Arena

Portland is at a turning point with its main sports arena, Moda Center. The building is 31 years old and hasn’t had major updates since it opened. Leaders want to spend $365 million from state bonds to renovate it. They also need the city and county to add $222 million more. The goal is keeping the

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

King Charles’ U. S. trip aims to warm up a cooler US-UK bond

King Charles III lands in Washington this week for a short visit that’s all smiles, no solutions. The four-day trip skips tough talks and heavy policy debates, focusing instead on tea with the Trumps, a White House beehive tour, and a speech to Congress. But behind the gold frames and polite handsha

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Apr 28 2026CRIME

White House Shooter Had Long History of Extreme Views

The recent White House security breach reveals disturbing patterns about how personal grievances can escalate into violent acts. Investigators now understand that the suspect had been making alarming political statements for years. Family members described him as increasingly fixated on "fixing" per

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Clever Spring Shoe Choice by Jennifer Lawrence

When the weather swings between sunny and rainy like a unpredictable friend, smart footwear becomes essential. Jennifer Lawrence recently demonstrated this during a relaxed outing in New York, opting for slip-on clogs that blend comfort with style. Instead of decking out in flashy heels, she paired

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Apr 28 2026OPINION

Downtown St. Louis: More Safe Than You Think

St. Louis often gets labeled as a dangerous city, but the numbers don’t back that up. Last year, only one murder happened downtown—and it wasn’t even a shooting. A person got hit by a car instead. Most people guess way higher numbers, but crime has actually dropped a lot in recent years. Homicides a

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

What Orthopedic Surgeons Really Think About Modern Trauma Care

In 2025, a wide survey of U. S. orthopedic trauma specialists revealed some surprising patterns in how these surgeons handle broken bones and serious injuries. The results show a shift in tools, techniques, and even small but important habits among doctors who treat trauma cases every day. One key

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Apr 28 2026OPINION

How AI could shrink the music we hear – and how to fix it

Less than a hundred years ago, music was something nearly everyone made. Children learned songs from parents, neighbors sang together at harvests, and towns had their own local sounds. Today, most of us are listeners, not makers. Generative AI is about to push that shift even faster, turning music f

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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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