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May 04 2026SPORTS

Balancing progress with community needs in Denver’s new sports complex

Denver’s plan for a major sports and entertainment district near Burnham Yard keeps sparking strong reactions. While the Denver Broncos push for a modern complex with stadiums, shops, and green spaces, the area’s history raises tough questions. Long before parking lots and tailgate parks, Indigenous

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May 04 2026RELIGION

A Historic Church Hopes for a New Future Near the United Center

A 140-year-old church near Chicago’s United Center is fighting to stay alive as the area around it transforms. Greater Union Baptist Church, with its striking red brick walls and intricate wooden ceiling, has been closed since 2022 because of a broken heating system and an unpaid $14, 000 gas bill.

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May 04 2026LIFESTYLE

High school dance night: Big turnout at Cleveland Hilton for fancy prom fun

The annual prom for St. Ignatius High School took over the downtown Cleveland Hilton this year, drawing close to 600 students and their guests. Instead of a traditional black-tie event, they went with a "Derby Day" theme linked to the Kentucky Derby, blending racing excitement with high school tradi

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Aid Workers Held as Flotilla Tension Rises

Two activists, one from Spain and another from Brazil, are stuck in Israeli custody after their boat was stopped near Greece. The men were sailing as part of a group trying to bring supplies to Gaza. Instead of reaching shore, they now face serious accusations like working with enemies or supporting

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May 04 2026LIFESTYLE

A Spacious Home with Great Views and Easy Access

This home in Avon offers a rare mix of comfort, space, and convenience. Built in 1985, the Cape Cod-style house sits on almost two acres with views of a golf course and pond. Its location is a major plus—just minutes from schools, shops, and restaurants, yet tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. The

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Small-town Oregon faces big political questions at a quiet gathering

In a tiny town where everyone knows each other’s grandparents, an 81-year-old activist drove three days just to get people talking about politics. Wasco, Oregon, population 417, isn’t the kind of place that normally draws crowds for policy debates. Yet Steve Radcliffe arrived with a plan: hold 36 to

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May 03 2026CRIME

A clerk's close call with violent robbers tied to a deadly police shooting

A store worker in Chicago narrowly escaped a brutal robbery last month that set off a violent chain of events ending in a police officer’s death. The manager at a local Family Dollar store described hiding in fear as two men forced their way in, demanding money while waving a gun. One suspect report

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May 03 2026CRIME

Hotel attacks raise questions about balancing safety and comfort

Hotels face a tough challenge: how to keep people safe without making guests feel like they’re in a prison. After a man tried to attack a high-profile event at the Washington Hilton, the spotlight turned back on how hotels handle security. The attacker claimed he found it too easy to move around, de

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May 03 2026HEALTH

When the Body Weakens, the Spirit Fights Back

Few diseases reshape lives as drastically as ALS. It doesn’t just weaken muscles—it forces people to adapt daily tasks in ways most of us never consider. Some, like a famous physicist diagnosed in the 1960s, defied expectations by living decades longer than predicted. His sharp mind stayed intact, t

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May 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Bright Idea for Gut Health Checks

Scientists have found a tricky way to watch gut health without relying on big machines. When we eat foods with tryptophan, good bacteria in our gut turn it into indole-3-propionic acid (IPA). This acid isn’t just floating around—it could be a warning sign for gut trouble like swelling or diseases su

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