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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Heart Disease Link: What Makes Them Similar and Different

When blood vessels get clogged, three big health problems can happen: heart attacks, leg artery blockages, and strokes. These conditions all come from the same root cause—atherosclerosis, where fatty buildup hardens arteries. But do they share the same genetic risks? New research digs into this ques

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Apr 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

KoЯn teams up with Diablo IV for a heavy new track

A fresh tune by the long-running metal band KoЯn just dropped, and it’s tied to the latest Diablo IV expansion. The song, called “Reward the Scars, ” marks KoЯn’s first release in four years, showing the band is still pushing through tough sounds and deeper themes. The band has spent decades blendin

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

St. Paul’s Cinco de Mayo festival gets a fresh start on the West Side

This weekend, St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood will host its Cinco de Mayo festival, but with a smaller crowd and more local flavor than in past years. Instead of spreading across long blocks, the event is now concentrated on Cesar Chavez Street between Robert and Ada streets, including Parque Cast

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Apr 29 2026CELEBRITIES

What staying relevant really costs young stars

At 22, most people are still figuring out life—new jobs, friendships, who they want to be. But for one young songwriter, that age felt like a dead end. She sat in a hotel room staring at a blank wall, convinced her career was already over. The charts had once crowned her the voice of a generation, b

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Apr 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Summer nights with great shows in Joliet

The Hollywood Casino Joliet has lined up a fun mix of performances for the warmer months ahead. Big-name singers, laughter-filled comedy nights, and sleight-of-hand tricks will take center stage at the event venue. This isn’t a new plan—the casino has been hosting well-known acts since opening, aimi

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Apr 29 2026WEATHER

A Cop Who Chases Storms in His Free Time

Most people know police officers for traffic stops and patrol work, but one deputy in Illinois does double duty as a weather watcher. Sean Berry has spent years tracking storms while keeping the peace, a hobby that started when he was just a kid. He grew up near Plainfield, where an awful tornado in

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Apr 29 2026WEATHER

Mississippi braces for another stormy week

Mississippi isn’t done with rough weather yet. After days of storms, another round of severe weather is expected on Tuesday, April 28, this time bringing the risk of large hail, strong winds, and possible tornadoes. Nearly the entire state is under some level of warning, with the highest risks—Level

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Apr 29 2026WEATHER

Severe storms hit Mineral Wells, Texas, causing injuries and damage

Heavy storms swept through Palo Pinto County, about 90 miles from Dallas, leaving a trail of injuries and destruction in Mineral Wells. Emergency teams rushed to the scene after reports of people hurt and buildings damaged. The exact number of injuries and how bad they are remains unclear for now.

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Apr 29 2026WEATHER

Big hail, big storms: What’s really happening over Dallas?

A long spell of wild weather has kept the Midwest and South on edge for days now. Power cuts and fallen trees have already caused problems in places like Michigan, where one person lost their life when a storm toppled a tree. Now, the next round of storms is moving south, and Dallas is in the crossh

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Surveillance of Antibiotic Use in Developing Nations

In many countries with limited resources, doctors and pharmacists lack reliable data about how medicines are used. Without this information, it is hard to see where antibiotics are overused or where bacteria have become resistant. A new project plans to fix this by linking two digital tools: e

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