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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Iran Conflict Sways GOP Midterms

Congress returns from a short break and faces a new fight over Trump’s Iran war, a battle that could hurt Republican chances in upcoming elections. Senate Leader Chuck Schumer pushes for another vote to stop the president from acting without Congress, a move that many GOP lawmakers fear will cost

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Small‑Venue Tax Break: A Boost for Cleveland’s Live Music Scene

Cleveland officials are considering a new rule that could ease the financial load on many of the city’s intimate music halls. A bill led by Councilman Kris Harsh would lift the 4 % admissions tax on venues that sell no more than 750 tickets. Right now, any place that can host between 150 and 750 peo

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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

Movie Watching Beats Tasks in Spotting Face Areas

In brain scans, scientists often use specific exercises to find where certain functions live in the brain. These tasks can be boring, causing people to move and tiredness, especially kids who find long scans hard. A new idea is to show them a fun movie instead of a strict task, hoping they stay stil

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

“Bleach” Fans Get a Short‑Term Cinema Treat

A limited run in U. S. theaters will let viewers catch the first three episodes of “Bleach: Thousand‑Year Blood War – The Calamity” from June 25 to 29. Both subtitled and dubbed versions will be shown, giving everyone a chance to see the action on the big screen before the season hits TV and streami

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Kid‑TV Pioneer Sid Krofft Passes Away at 96

Sid Krofft, a Canadian‑born creator who helped bring imaginative children’s shows to life in the 1960s, has died at age 96. He worked closely with his brother Marty to produce the quirky series “H. R. Pufnstuf, ” a live‑action puppet adventure that first aired in 1969 and later became a beloved cult

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Banana Ball Brings Fun, Firefighters and Flashy Beats to Albuquerque

Albuquerque’s Isotopes Park turned into a lively carnival this weekend, hosting two nights of Banana Ball—a quirky twist on baseball that mixes music, dancing and fan‑centric antics. The Party Animals and Firefighters faced off twice, drawing a crowd of about 27, 000 over Saturday night and Sunday a

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Health Risks in Assam’s Dhubri District

In the rural district of Dhubri, researchers gathered data to see how many pregnancies were considered high‑risk and what factors made them so. The team surveyed women who were pregnant or had recently given birth, asking about medical history, nutrition, and access to care. They also checked how we

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Russell Henley: Roots, Faith and the Fairway

Russell Henley grew up in Macon, Georgia, a small Southern town where family and community mattered more than fame. He was born on April 12, 1989, and his early life was shaped by the quiet traditions of the South. His family background is mainly English and Irish, giving him a heritage that v

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Short Yoga Breaks: How 24 Minutes Change Your Body and Mood

A new study looked at what happens to people after a quick 24‑minute yoga class. Researchers wanted to see if this short session could really help with stress, so they measured heart rate, breathing, and feelings before and after the class. The experiment was set up like a mini‑trial. Some particip

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Fair Housing Month: A Year‑Long Call for Equality

In April, the United States remembers the signing of a pivotal law in 1968 that outlawed discrimination when buying or renting homes. This rule, now almost six decades old, stops bias based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, family status and ethnicity. Each year the Department of Housing

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