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Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Season 13 Brings Fresh Heroes, Keywords and a Burning Quest

The latest chapter of the popular card game starts today, bringing fresh twists to its auto‑battle mode. Season 13 introduces two brand‑new abilities that change how players build their decks. The first, “Fodder, ” appears on demon cards; when a player’s demons refresh, they will grab any Fodder

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Senate Pushes for Fast Funding of Border Agencies Amid Political Tensions

Next week, the U. S. Senate might start voting on a bill to give billions more to two key border security groups—Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U. S. Border Patrol. Senate leaders want this done quickly, before senators take a week-long break in early May. The money would keep the

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

New York tries out city-run grocery stores to help with high food prices

East Harlem was picked as the first location for a new city-run grocery store. The mayor wants to open five of these stores across New York City, with each in a different borough. This move is part of a bigger plan to make life more affordable for residents. The city will pay $70 million to start th

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Apr 15 2026HEALTH

Why keeping old medical habits can sometimes do more harm than good

Doctors have been debating for over 25 years whether strapping injured spines in place actually helps patients or just adds unnecessary risk. New guidelines keep showing the same thing: forcing people to stay still with their necks locked in hard collars often does more damage than leaving them alon

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Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Music Exec Larry Mestel Wins Big for His Work in Cancer Fight

Larry Mestel, who runs a major music company called Primary Wave, is getting a big award next year. The City of Hope group, known for fighting cancer with research and treatment, picked him for their 2026 Spirit of Life honor. The event will happen on October 27, 2026, at a big event space in Los An

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Apr 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Piping plovers in Michigan: How to enjoy them without disturbing their comeback

Experts say the Great Lakes piping plover—those tiny, sand-colored shorebirds—are making a slow but steady recovery after nearly disappearing decades ago. But their comeback story depends on people following simple but strict rules. When walking Michigan beaches this season, hikers need to watch fo

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Apr 14 2026EDUCATION

North Little Rock schools bring in outside help to boost reading skills

The North Little Rock School Board recently made a big decision about third-grade reading. They agreed to spend nearly $200, 000 on tutoring from a Mississippi company called Kids First Education LLC. The goal is to help struggling readers avoid being held back a grade. This move comes after state t

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Apr 13 2026CRYPTO

Musician’s Crypto Wallet Scam: What Went Wrong?

A popular singer lost nearly half a million dollars after installing a fake version of Ledger Live from Apple’s Mac App Store. The scam involved an app that looked real but was actually malicious. When the artist set up a new computer, he typed his seed phrase into this look‑alike software.

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Apr 13 2026WEATHER

Storm Watch: Chicago Faces Multiple Weather Threats This Week

Chicago residents should prepare for a week of unpredictable weather, with several chances for strong to severe storms starting Monday afternoon. The first potential showers appear during the morning commute, as warm temperatures and humid conditions set the stage for possible rain. Morning dew poin

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Records Vanishing: A Quiet Loss of History

The U. S. has long been a keeper of public records, letting citizens look back at government actions. People can request files through freedom‑of‑information laws and courts have upheld that right. In past decades, archives grew with paper piles and digital snapshots of former presidents. Even on

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