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Apr 16 2026SPORTS

How Jackie Robinson’s Number 42 Became a Symbol of Change

April 15 isn’t just another date on the sports calendar. It’s the day Jackie Robinson stepped onto the field in 1947 and changed baseball forever. More than seven decades later, his impact still echoes across the sport. This year, Major League Baseball teams are honoring that legacy in a big way—eve

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Apr 16 2026SPORTS

Is LIV Golf worth saving?

When LIV Golf launched in 2022, it promised a bold new chapter for professional golf. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the tour lured top players with huge paychecks and flashy events. But four years later, the experiment looks like a costly mistake. Viewership numbers tell the stor

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Apr 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Small Film with Big Screen Dreams

A Gujarati film named "Last Film Show" is making waves across Europe, starting with a June release in France. Originally called "Chhello Show, " this drama about a boy’s love for cinema was India’s pick for the Oscars in 2023. It didn’t win but still got noticed, earning spots on shortlists and winn

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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

Behind the Pentagon's Budget Battle: Where’s the Money Going?

The White House has no clear answer for how much the recent conflict with Iran might cost, even as officials push for a $1. 5 trillion military budget boost. The lack of transparency has sparked frustration among lawmakers, some of whom question why a specific price tag can’t be given for a war just

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Apr 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Allbirds shifts focus from shoes to AI after rapid decline and investor pressure

A footwear brand famous for eco-friendly shoes is suddenly chasing a completely different dream in tech. After years of declining sales and losing its appeal, the company announced it’s ditching sneakers entirely to become an AI infrastructure player. The bold move triggered a stock surge of over 70

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Apr 16 2026FINANCE

Small businesses light up Utah’s economy every morning

Every morning before the sun fully rises, Utah’s streets wake up in quiet rhythm. Kitchen lights flick on. Boots get laced. Laptops open. The state isn’t just glowing with buildings—it’s glowing with people making real, daily choices that add up to something bigger than numbers or headlines. For 19

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Apr 16 2026FINANCE

Southwick pushes schools to trim budget after tough town cuts

The town of Southwick has taken big steps to tighten its own spending, cutting budgets by 5% last year and another 10% this year. But even with those reductions, the school district’s costs keep climbing, forcing officials to ask for more savings. The Select Board approved a letter asking the region

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Apr 16 2026CRIME

Hanahan Faces Shock After Councilman’s Arrest for Child Exploitation

When federal agents arrested a Hanahan city council member last week for producing and sharing child sexual abuse material, the quiet Lowcountry town was stunned. The charges paint a picture of a trusted public figure secretly exploiting minors online. Investigators say his digital trail ties him to

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Apr 16 2026CRIME

When Teachers Cross the Line: A Music Teacher’s Alleged Grooming of a Student

A Florida music teacher now faces serious charges after allegedly grooming a teenage piano student in disturbing ways. Police reports claim the 53-year-old man, who taught at a Miami high school, crossed multiple boundaries with the girl. He showed her a tattoo of two hearts on his chest, telling he

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Apr 16 2026LIFESTYLE

Fresh troubles for Columbia and Lexington this week

A drowning near Irmo and a trooper’s alleged misconduct highlight how routine places can suddenly turn dangerous. In Lexington County, a 50-year-old Columbia man named Travers Antonio Berry was found lifeless under a Lake Murray dock on April 11 after a witness said he slipped while returning to sho

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