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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Business leaders push back against NYC mayor's tax plans

New York City's business community is raising alarms about recent moves by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. A major business group leader shared that companies worth billions are quietly considering leaving the city or moving jobs to states with lower taxes. This follows news that a huge investment firm, Apoll

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Four Killed in Fresh Gaza Violence as Ceasefire Talks Drag On

On a quiet street in Gaza City, four people lost their lives Sunday when an Israeli airstrike hit a group near Jaffa Street. Local health workers confirmed the deaths but said little about the victims beyond their numbers. The Israeli military stayed silent on the incident, leaving questions unanswe

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Apr 05 2026EDUCATION

Budget Crunch Forces School District to Weigh Tax Hikes

Spring Cove School District faces a $2 million gap for the 2026‑27 school year. The district plans to spend about $34 million, while revenue is only $32 million, a difference that could threaten programs and maintenance. The projected costs are up 2. 5 percent from last year, whereas revenue grew

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Apr 05 2026BUSINESS

Workers Return to Colorado Meat Plant After New Talks Begin

The Greeley plant in Colorado had a three‑week strike that stopped workers from getting paid fairly. The company, the biggest meat producer in the world, said it will talk with the union again on April 9 and 10. The workers will come back to their jobs as soon as the talks start. The strike happene

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Apr 05 2026OPINION

Shared paths need clear rules—speed demons on e-bikes shouldn’t spoil the fun

Weekend rides on the beach path reveal a growing problem: many e-bike riders treat the shared trail like a racetrack. Helmets are often missing, lights flicker only when needed, and some users juggle phones while cruising past families, pets, and players. The sight isn’t rare—it’s become routine. Ki

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

New Nike Shoes Celebrate Community and Speed

This weekend, Nike teams up with a local Oakland running group to launch two fresh sneakers aimed at runners who value both style and performance. The new designs—one sleek pair priced at $240 and another high-tech model at $280—drop online Saturday at 10 a. m. ET. What’s different here isn’t just t

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Israel's Border Push Triggers Warnings and Wider Concerns

Lebanon’s skies turned loud again on Friday evening when Israel launched airstrikes near Beirut’s southern suburbs. The Israeli military called it an attack on militant "infrastructure, " but offered no details about damage or casualties. Hours earlier, residents in seven neighborhoods got urgent wa

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

When Power Talks, Who Listens?

A group of over 100 legal scholars from top U. S. universities recently raised concerns about American military actions in Iran. These experts argue that recent strikes could break international laws meant to protect civilians during wars. Their letter points to statements from leaders like Donald T

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Ukraine hit hard again as drone attacks spread across cities

Russian military kept up drone attacks on Kharkiv for a full day recently, targeting neighborhoods and causing chaos. Local leaders shared updates on social media, showing damage across four districts. Officials counted over 20 hits from these flying devices. Among the wreckage, fires broke out and

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Apr 01 2026BUSINESS

Utility Price Hikes and Union Talks: What Customers Need to Know

Peco, the company that powers and gases most homes in southeastern Pennsylvania, is asking state regulators for a price increase that would kick in next year. The money is meant to upgrade the electric grid and keep power flowing during storms, but many customers worry that the hikes will add to the

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