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May 04 2026LIFESTYLE

High school dance night: Big turnout at Cleveland Hilton for fancy prom fun

The annual prom for St. Ignatius High School took over the downtown Cleveland Hilton this year, drawing close to 600 students and their guests. Instead of a traditional black-tie event, they went with a "Derby Day" theme linked to the Kentucky Derby, blending racing excitement with high school tradi

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May 03 2026POLITICS

How new rules could weaken voting power

The recent Supreme Court ruling changes how voting districts can be drawn, making it easier for states to reshape boundaries in ways that reduce the voting strength of Black communities. The decision says states can only be challenged if they intentionally discriminate based on race—not if their act

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May 02 2026LIFESTYLE

Fresh Harvest, Fresh Vibes: Elkhart’s Saturday Market Comes Alive

Elkhart’s downtown buzzes again on Saturday mornings, as the city’s farmers market opens its gates on May 2. The event runs from nine in the morning until one in the afternoon, and it will stay on the calendar through September 26. Last year, people who visited almost tripled in number, with more

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Jobs and Larynx Health: A Nordic Look

In the Nordic region, doctors have noticed that some jobs carry a higher chance of laryngeal cancer than others. This type of cancer, which affects the voice box, makes up nearly one‑third of all head and neck cancers. Two habits—drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes—are known to increase the risk

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Senseonics Raises $80 Million to Push Diabetes Tech Forward

Senseonics, a maker of implantable glucose monitors, has set the price for its upcoming stock sale. The company will offer eight million shares at five dollars each, aiming to bring in about eighty million dollars before fees. Investors can also receive pre‑funded warrants, which let them buy the sa

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May 01 2026HEALTH

When unexpected injuries lead to rare health surprises

A blade hitting the face of a baby might sound like something from an ancient legend. Yet doctors once faced this exact odd case where a newborn suffered brain damage after a sharp object wound during birth. The injury led to a blood clot forming inside the skull. At first glance, the cause sounds

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Redrawing the Rules: How One Supreme Court Decision Could Shape Who Holds Power for Years

Elections used to have a basic rule: the people picking leaders, not the other way around. But a recent Supreme Court decision just tore up that idea when it comes to drawing voting districts. By striking down Louisiana’s congressional map, the court removed one of the last tools keeping extreme ger

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court Cuts Key Voting Law

The highest court has taken a sharp turn on the Voting Rights Act, leaving its protections largely gone. In a recent decision, six justices voted to strip away the act’s safeguards, replacing Congress’s clear intent with their own views. Congress had renewed the law two decades ago with broad suppor

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Cartier Family Member Sentenced for $470 Million Crypto Money Laundering

A 58‑year‑old man who shares a surname with a famous jewelry house was handed an eight‑year prison term in New York after admitting he ran an illegal crypto exchange that moved more than $470 million of drug money. The defendant, who lives in France and also performs as a singer called Max Cartier,

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Big Crypto Scams Lead to Global Arrests and New Battle Against Digital Fraud

A massive crackdown on fake cryptocurrency investment scams has just wrapped up, with over 270 arrests worldwide after a months-long investigation. Authorities say these scams, known as "pig-butchering, " tricked Americans into sending their savings by pretending to be friends or romantic interests

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