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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

RTD’s “Honoring” Move Sparks Real Questions About Disability Access

A local transit agency recently rolled out a bus wrapped in a drawing of a well‑known disability activist. The picture, created by a local artist, was meant to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The activist, who rides RTD buses every day and has spoken publicly a

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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

Game Industry Gets New Work Rules and Stronger Copyright Moves

The game makers in Korea are getting a fresh set of rules that let them work more flexibly. A meeting was held on March 30 where the government talked about changing the strict “52‑hour week” rule. The gaming world usually moves fast, with big projects that need bursts of hard work. Because

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Big Stars Line Up for 2026 Met Gala

The Met Gala is coming up soon, and the list of attendees looks huge. A group of top musicians, actors, athletes and fashion icons will be on the carpet at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Sabrina Carpenter are among those who will help host the event. Other w

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Apr 30 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Turning a Year Older on April 30

The day brings several well‑known faces to celebrate another year. Willie Nelson, a country legend, turns 93 and once starred in the 1979 film “The Electric Horseman. ” Johnny Galecki, famous for his role in the sitcom “The Big Bang Theory, ” turns 51. Kirsten Dunst, who has directed short

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Crowd Lights Up Lakers‑Rockets Clash

The Crypto. com Arena buzzed with star power during Game 5 of the Lakers‑Rockets series, turning a regular NBA matchup into a celebrity spectacle. The screen’s own Jason Sudekis, known from the Apple TV hit “Ted Lasso, ” watched courtside as the new Season 4 trailer debuted, adding a touch of TV

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Apr 30 2026LIFESTYLE

Mom’s Day, Star‑Style Gifts for Everyone

Hollywood moms are getting special gift bags that look like a movie set. A gifting guru picked each item to feel personal and luxurious, inspired by his own mother’s love. The idea is simple: give a gift that feels like a star‑level treat, no matter who you are. First on the list is a perfume tha

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Apr 30 2026SCIENCE

Old Observatory Keeps Weather Stories Alive

A weather station in Milton, Massachusetts has been watching the sky for more than 140 years. Every day a man named Matthew Douglas climbs a staircase in the observatory’s tower, opens a hatch on the roof and watches a glass sphere burn a tiny line into paper. That line marks how long the sun has sh

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Apr 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

River Runoff: How Mining Threatens Thailand’s Food and Fish

The Mekong River, a lifeline for 70 million people across Southeast Asia, is facing a new danger that could endanger the region’s food supply. Rare‑earth mining, driven by global demand for electronics and military equipment, is creating toxic runoff that flows into the river’s tributaries. Th

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

US Leaders Gear Up to Show Iran They Can Act

The U. S. military is preparing a new strategy to pressure Iran. On Thursday, President Donald Trump will learn about the plans from Central Command’s chief, Brad Cooper. The briefing is set for the day after news outlets reported it. The White House has not yet spoken about the meeting. Central Co

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Bondi Beach Tragedy Sparks Calls for Stronger Safety and Gun Rules

The last year’s shooting on Bondi Beach left 15 people dead at a Jewish celebration. A new report from the Royal Commission says more protection is needed for Jewish events and that gun laws should be tightened. The report does not blame the country’s legal system for stopping the attack, but it sho

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