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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Sphere Shares Reach New Peak Amid Positive Outlook

Sphere’s stock price climbed to a record high after analysts released upbeat reports, drawing attention from investors. The surge came as the company announced stronger-than-expected earnings and a new product line that could expand its market share. Investors reacted quickly, pushing the shares abo

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Apr 03 2026EDUCATION

Rochester Schools Host Fresh Fundraising Night

A bright new event is coming to Rochester that will bring the whole community together for a night of fun, food and music. The highlight is a popular band that will play at the end of the evening. The event is called the Saints & Scholars President’s Gala and it is Rochester Catholic Schools’ mai

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Apr 03 2026WEATHER

Dry Spell to End, But More Rain Looms for the Plains

The Central and Southern Plains have faced many storms in recent weeks. After a few days of quiet, dry weather is coming. This break is rare for this time of year, but it will not last long. The weather center says that next week the region will stay dry for a short period. April usually b

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Texas A&M and Vanderbilt Shift Games to Beat the Weather

The two teams’ weekend showdown will now finish earlier than planned. After the first game on Thursday night, officials decided to move the last two contests because rain was expected in Bryan‑College Station on Saturday. The revised schedule has a doubleheader on Friday, April 3. The first ga

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Apr 03 2026WEATHER

Storms Hit McHenry County: Clouds, Power Losses, and Flood Warnings

The county woke up to a dramatic sky shift as clouds spun and thunder rolled. A funnel‑shaped cloud was spotted near Marengo, then it drifted north toward Union and Woodstock. Because of this, officials raised a tornado alert for the county’s northeast corner until 8:15 p. m. The sirens that rang in

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Apr 03 2026CRYPTO

Apps Hide a Stealthy Crypto‑Theft Tool

"New studies show that a recent version of the SparkCat malware has slipped into apps on both iOS and Android stores. The program masquerades as everyday utilities—messaging tools, food delivery apps—and quietly scans users’ photo libraries for images that contain cryptocurrency wallet recovery phr

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Apr 03 2026CRYPTO

Solana Hack: How $280 Million Slipped Through a Security Flaw

A recent breach hit the Solana‑based DeFi platform Drift, stealing about $280 million in a swift attack that exploited a feature called durable nonces. This tool, meant to keep transactions alive longer on the Solana network, was used by attackers to trick Drift’s Security Council into approving mov

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Reno’s Role in ESPN’s Early Days

In a surprising twist, the city of Reno is linked to the birth of one of America’s biggest sports networks. A new documentary called “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” will air on Monday, April 6 at 5:30 p. m. on ESPN. The film tells the story of Bill Rasmussen, who dreamed up a 24‑hour sports chann

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Cold Blast for Fat: How a Quick Chill Lowers Skin Heat

The world faces a rising tide of obesity, prompting scientists to search for safer alternatives to surgery and drugs. One promising approach is whole‑body cryostimulation, or “cryotherapy, ” where people sit in a chamber that drops temperatures to near‑freezing for just a few minutes. Researchers wa

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Youth Sports Champion: LA84’s New Play Push

The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics left a lasting gift: the LA84 Foundation. It started with $93 million in profits and now gives more than $250 million to youth sports groups in Southern California. Last Thursday, the foundation held its eighth Play Equity Summit. The goal: fix the problems tha

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