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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

Las Vegas gets a $10 billion sports and entertainment makeover

Las Vegas is about to get a massive new playground worth $10 billion, spread across 63 acres right on the Strip. The project isn’t just another casino or hotel—it’s a full-blown sports and entertainment empire with stadiums, arenas, and even a broadcasting hub. The plan includes a 50, 000-seat stadi

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

School spending cuts hurt Anchorage students more than you think

Alaska’s school funding has dropped behind other states in a big way. While most states increased education spending by 26% from 2017 to 2022, Alaska only managed a 13% increase — barely enough to cover rising costs. Even when adjusted for Alaska’s high living expenses, the state still spends 15% le

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Apr 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Fish struggle when plastic bits and pesticides team up

Scientists tested what happens when tiny plastic fibers and a common insect killer show up together in the water where young tilapia live. Over six weeks, fish exposed to both pollutants grew less and ate food less efficiently than fish exposed to just one or none at all. Their guts showed damage to

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Why Alaska's Pension Plan Rewrite Gets Controversial Fast

Alaska’s government is updating how thousands of public workers save for retirement—but not everyone likes the changes. A new bill pushes the state to bring back guaranteed pensions after an old system collapsed in 2006. That earlier plan failed because lawmakers didn’t pay enough into it, leaving w

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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Glasses Help Blind Runners Chase the London Marathon

Blind runners are using new AI‑powered glasses to chase a dream that once seemed impossible. Tilly Dowler, who has only about 10 % of her sight left, began running last year after a couch‑to‑5K program. Now she trains for the London Marathon with her boyfriend as a guide and Oakley Meta Vangua

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Old Parkland Welcomes New Space‑Tech Investor

Balerion Space Ventures, a young Dallas firm that backs space and defense startups, has chosen to set up shop at the historic Old Parkland campus in Oak Lawn. The company, founded in 2022, has already put money into more than a dozen tech firms that work on satellites, AI and national security.

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Mysteries Underwater and in the Skies: What’s Really Being Hidden?

A Tennessee congressman recently stirred up conversation by sharing unusual details from classified reports about strange objects in the sky and underwater. While the government now calls them UAPs—unidentified aerial or anomalous phenomena—he described them in vivid terms. One story involved a Navy

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Apr 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How a giant glowing ball became Vegas’ new cash cow

Las Vegas just got a new favorite magnet — a giant, glowing orb that’s turning heads and filling wallets. Built for $2. 3 billion, the Sphere isn’t just another building; it’s a high-tech playground with a screen so big it wraps around you and speakers so powerful they shake your chest. And it’s pri

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Apr 25 2026LIFESTYLE

New seats for business class travelers on Boeing 787s

Airlines are upgrading their business class seats on Boeing 787 Dreamliners, set to roll out between 2026 and 2027. These upgrades aim to attract premium passengers by offering more comfort and privacy. Some airlines are going all out with fancy suites, while others are trying bold new seat designs

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Apr 24 2026LIFESTYLE

Why celebrities are showing their plastic surgery scars online

The trend of celebrities posting their surgical scars and recovery details online has become a new normal. Gone are the days when stars kept their cosmetic procedures a secret. Now, they freely share pre-surgery markings, post-op bruises, and even the stitches that freshen their faces. This openness

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