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Apr 29 2026BUSINESS

Smokey Bones Shuts Down in Millcreek After Two Decades

A well-known restaurant in Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania, finally closed its doors after serving the community for over twenty years. The restaurant, located near Millcreek Mall on Interchange Road, left a simple but clear message for customers: "WE ARE PERMANENTLY CLOSED. " The shutdown comes af

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Fixing Michigan’s old dams: Why a billion-dollar plan matters

Michigan has over 2, 500 dams, most built more than a century ago to power mills or control water. Many now leak, crack, or no longer serve their original purpose. Between 2021 and today, the state spent $44. 5 million trying to fix the worst ones. Experts say that’s not nearly enough. A new report

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

How a Teen Found Purpose in Political Campaigns

Eighteen-year-olds today face a world that often feels overwhelming. Daily headlines highlight conflicts and problems that seem too big to solve. Many young people wonder if their actions can even make a difference. One volunteer discovered a different perspective while working on a local political

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

When a war starts but no one wins in the end

The recent military actions in the Middle East have left the United States weaker in nearly every possible way. Instead of making America safer or more respected, this conflict has stretched military resources thin, confused allies, and shaken global trust in U. S. leadership. Even though Iran has s

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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

How AI is changing crypto rules in the US

The US government agency that watches over trading is quietly getting a tech upgrade. With fewer people on staff, it’s turning to artificial intelligence to check applications for crypto businesses faster. Instead of reading every document by hand, the agency is training its team on AI tools to spot

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Apr 29 2026BUSINESS

Small shops fear more train shutdowns will break them

The G train in Brooklyn is taking another long nap. For ten more weekends through 2026 it will stay parked, plus some overnight weekday snoozes. Local leaders say the MTA keeps launching the same summer track fixes they tried last year and the year before, making the same promises that never seem qu

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Apr 29 2026BUSINESS

Dupont Circle shops struggle while city builds new park above busy road

A big construction project in Dupont Circle is causing problems for small businesses. The city is building a park on top of an underpass and adding bike lanes and sidewalks. Officials say it will make the area safer and nicer, but shop owners say they’re losing customers because of the work. One ba

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

UN Steps Up Pressure on Sudan’s Conflict with New Sanctions

The United Nations added new names to its list of sanctions this week, targeting key figures linked to Sudan’s escalating civil war. Among them is Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, brother of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader, accused of helping fund and arm the group. Three Colombians—previously part

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Virginia’s Redistricting Fight Shows How Maps Shape Power

Virginia is caught in a legal tug-of-war over who controls the state’s political map. Last week, voters approved a new congressional district plan drawn by Democrats, which could flip four GOP-held House seats in November. But a county judge quickly blocked the results, calling the referendum illega

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Why Angel Stadium’s Food Stand Got Rat Problems Again

A single concession stand at Angel Stadium ended up in the news recently—not because of baseball, but because health inspectors found mice nearby. The stand, tucked up in Section 42, was the only one out of nearly 160 to fail a surprise check. Officials said rodents were spotted near storage shelves

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