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May 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Crime Drama Thriller Set to Re-examine JFK’s Assassination

A new movie aims to show the Kennedy assassination through a different lens, focusing on the alleged role of organized crime rather than politics. The story revolves around a 48-hour window before and after JFK’s death, suggesting behind-the-scenes manipulation by mobsters. Instead of a standard acc

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May 01 2026CRIME

From Bars to Betting: A Mobster’s Return to Crime

Giuseppe Manzi, once jailed for running a gambling and loansharking network in Springfield, now faces new charges in an illegal sports‑betting scheme that stretched from Indiana to Massachusetts. The federal indictment names 22 people, including Manzi under the alias “Joe Polozzo, ” as part of a gro

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Prime Video Teams Up With Duke for Big‑Game Streaming

Amazon’s Prime Video is stepping into the world of college basketball by signing a multi‑year deal with Duke University. The agreement will bring three high‑profile neutral‑site games each season to the streaming platform, marking Prime Video’s first foray into college sports after previously airing

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May 01 2026CRIME

Surprise Twist in the Bomb‑Heist Film

The story starts with a bomb expert in London, who seems to be saving the day by defusing an old World War II explosive. Later, it turns out that this hero is actually the mastermind of a big diamond robbery. He uses his job as a cover to pull off the crime, surprising everyone at the climax. The a

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May 01 2026EDUCATION

College Food Pantries: A Smart Fix for Hungry Students

Most college students juggle classes, jobs, and bills, but many also worry about where their next meal will come from. A survey in Chicago found that 60% of students at one college campus struggled with food insecurity—meaning they sometimes ran out of food or couldn’t afford enough. That’s higher t

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Big Blasts and Smart Science: Texas A&M Goes All In on Explosions

Texas A&M just opened a lab that’s basically a giant explosion playground—but with a serious goal. Called the Detonation Research Test Facility, it’s the biggest science lab of its kind built by a university to study blasts up close. Scientists aren’t just playing with fire here. They’re studying ho

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May 01 2026POLITICS

City Money Update: Where It Comes From and Where It Goes

At a recent meeting, city finance leaders shared a small rise in first-quarter income tax collections for 2026. The bump was tiny—just half a percent higher than the same time last year, adding $3, 872. Most of that extra cash came from people filing personal tax returns, business estimates, and pay

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Sports betting’s growing problem: What one college QB’s mistake teaches young athletes

Brendan Sorsby’s story shows how fast a single bad bet can upend a sports career. The Texas Tech quarterback, one of the most well-paid college players right now, recently checked into a clinic to treat a gambling problem. The NCAA is still figuring out his punishment, but past rulings suggest he mi

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Campus Voices: Why Free Speech Matters

The hearing in Washington focused on keeping college campuses open places for debate. A Utah congressman said that when students stop talking to each other because they fear ridicule, learning suffers. He pointed out that many students admit to silencing themselves or even shouting down speake

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fun and culture events lighting up Arkansas this week

This weekend, Arkansas offers more than just routine weekend plans. From dance performances to music festivals, there are plenty of ways to spend time outdoors or indoors, depending on the weather and mood. One standout event is Ballet Arkansas’s "Origins, " a free contemporary ballet show. It’s no

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