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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why carrying a second gun in Marathon might be a bad idea

Marathon keeps players on their toes with fast fights and tricky decisions. Many gamers assume bringing a backup weapon makes them more prepared. But after hundreds of matches, players often find that second gun only adds unnecessary weight to their loadout. Most fights end quickly in Marathon beca

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Apr 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s App Store Battle Continues: Court Lets Epic Move Forward

Epic Games won a new court battle that keeps the fight over Apple’s App Store rules alive. A U. S. appeals court in California said it would not pause a decision that forces Apple to loosen restrictions on how developers can accept payments outside the App Store. The move means Epic can keep pushing

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Could eating avocado and mango daily help people with early diabetes?

A recent study tested whether two fruits—avocado and mango—could help adults who are at risk of diabetes. The research found that eating one avocado and one cup of mango every day for two months improved blood flow and slightly lowered blood pressure in men with prediabetes. Scientists believe the g

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Cisco’s China Deal Faces Supreme Court Review

A lawsuit claims that Cisco Systems helped the Chinese government target Falun Gong followers. The case hinges on two U. S. statutes: the 18th‑century Alien Tort Statute and the 1991 Torture Victim Protection Act. Cisco argues it cannot be held responsible for actions taken abroad. The Supreme Cour

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

New Tech Boosts High School Auto Program

A new alignment machine has just arrived at Ottawa Township High School’s automotive program, thanks to a $16, 500 donation from the school’s educational foundation. The machine, made by Hunter Hawkeye Elite, is a common tool used in real‑world auto shops. Students first started using it in March

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

CareMetx’s Big Move in Patient Services

A major player in patient services just got bigger by taking over part of a rival’s hub operations. CareMetx, known for its tech-driven approach, now owns Cencora’s U. S. patient consulting unit, which handled free drug distribution and support services. The deal gives CareMetx more muscle in handli

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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 27 2026CRIME

Pickup rescued from park pond after drunk driver crash

A single‑seat pickup was pulled out of a park pond on Sunday, after its driver crashed into the water while intoxicated. The incident happened near 5 p. m. on April 19 at A Place to Play Community Park, Third Street. Police say the woman was speeding through the park, hit three parked cars, and then

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Apr 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hogwarts Legacy 2 Looks Ahead as Paramount Takes the Helm

The future of the Harry Potter‑style adventure game may be brighter now that Paramount has secured control over Warner Bros. The acquisition, announced in late April for $111 billion, means that the studio’s popular franchises—including Game of Thrones and Harry Potter—will fall under Paramount Skyd

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Court Battle Over Roundup Could Change Thousands of Lawsuits

A man from St. Louis once sprayed a herbicide called Roundup on sidewalks to tidy up his neighborhood. Years later he was diagnosed with blood cancer and a Missouri jury said the weed‑killer caused his illness. They awarded him $1. 25 million, a decision that now faces the U. S. Supreme Court. The

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