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Apr 26 2026LIFESTYLE

Moving to Topeka: Why It Became Home for a Quarter Century

In 1999, a family left Nebraska not because they were running away, but because they felt they’d found something better. Topeka offered real benefits: homes they could afford, jobs that paid the bills, and quick trips to bigger cities like Lawrence or Kansas City. Yet the real appeal wasn’t just pra

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Could Maine handle a political outsider turning things around?

Maine isn't just dealing with high costs and weak schools – it's facing deeper issues. Over 8 years, the state budget ballooned by almost double, hitting $14. 5 billion in 2024. But while money grew, reading scores for students dropped shockingly low, with only about a quarter reading at their grade

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Apr 26 2026BUSINESS

Mini Golf by the Lighthouse Has a $5. 7M Price Tag

A famous mini golf spot on Long Beach Island is up for grabs at $5. 7 million. The course sits next to a marina, near a big lighthouse, and across from a community park. It has 36 holes and three towering waterfalls that make the game more fun. The land is right on the water with great views. Buyer

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Apr 25 2026OPINION

Living Costs Push Californians Westward

California has become expensive. Many people move away because homes, groceries, gas and taxes cost more than the national average. A recent study shows that those who leave tend to end up richer and own homes sooner than those who stay. The research from the California Policy Lab points out that

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

U. S. Justifies Iran Strikes as Long-Running Defense, Sparking Legal and Political Debate

The U. S. government recently argued that its military strikes against Iran weren’t a new conflict but part of an old one. According to top legal officials, these actions were taken to protect Israel and prevent Iran from gaining nuclear weapons. The strikes began in late February, killing Iran’s le

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

Tennessee joins Indiana in blocking Bitcoin ATMs over scam worries

Tennessee just made it illegal to own or run a Bitcoin ATM starting July 1. The law treats it like a minor crime, similar to simple drug possession. State leaders say those machines are too often used to trick people—especially older adults—out of their savings. In 2023, U. S. seniors lost $257 mill

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Apr 23 2026FINANCE

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Faces First-Quarter Losses Despite Revenue

A major real estate finance company recently shared its financial results for the first three months of the year, and the numbers weren’t good. Instead of making a profit, the company lost $56. 1 million. That means it spent more money than it earned during this period. On top of that, each share of

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Apr 22 2026BUSINESS

Downtown Denver’s Apartment Plan Faces Funding Roadblock

A Denver real estate group wants to turn an empty office tower at 475 17th Street into 140 apartments, but the city’s development fund isn’t ready to back the project—yet. The plan costs $77 million, with Revesco Properties asking for a $29 million loan from the Downtown Development Authority (DDDA)

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

Understanding the Impact of Heart Valve Disease in America

Every year, thousands of Americans face health battles linked to heart valve diseases, and 2023 was no exception. These conditions happen when one or more of the heart’s four valves don’t open or close properly, forcing the heart to work harder. Over time, this strain can lead to serious problems li

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

El Salvador's legal system tackles gang leadership in massive trial

El Salvador recently started a major trial against over 400 people accused of leading one of the country's most feared gangs. These individuals face charges related to more than 47, 000 crimes committed between 2012 and 2022. Prosecutors claim these gang leaders ordered killings, forced disappearanc

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