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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Rising Security Costs Show the Changing Face of Political Campaigns

Campaigns now spend far more on safety than they did ten years ago. Federal groups handed over over $40 million just for security in 2024, a huge jump compared to past years. The money pays for bodyguards, secure venues, and even changes to homes like locks and cameras. Most of this was unthinkable

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Melania Trump Denies Any Connection to Jeffrey Epstein

First lady Melania Trump recently spoke out against claims that she ever knew Jeffrey Epstein, the financier who faced serious legal trouble before his death. In a brief statement from the White House, she called the accusations unfounded and damaging to her reputation. "The false stories connecting

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Apr 09 2026POLITICS

A High School Teacher Gets a Surprise Applause

Central Catholic High School in Southeast Portland buzzed with excitement when Senator Cory Booker made a spontaneous stop at the campus. The New Jersey senator was on a book tour that appears to be testing the waters for a future presidential run. Instead of a typical speech, Booker filmed himse

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Apr 09 2026SPORTS

St. Charles North Dominates with 33‑Run Blow

The North Stars exploded early, racking up a record 21 runs in the first inning before finishing with a 33‑to‑zero victory over Bartlett. Abby Zawadski was the star, hitting three times and driving in eight runs with two homers. Julianna Kouba added a home run and four RBIs, while Jillian Salter had

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Apr 09 2026SPORTS

Lemont Surges, Others Shine in Mid‑Week Games

Lemont’s baseball squad staged a dramatic comeback, scoring six runs in the sixth inning to overcome Montini and secure an 8‑7 victory. The turning point came when Zane Schneider singled off Grady Garofalo, driving in the decisive run with two outs. Lemont’s pitcher, Luke Marusarz, earned the win af

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Apr 09 2026FINANCE

Meta’s New AI Spark Drives Stock Gains and Analyst Optimism

Meta Platforms, the social‑media giant, unveiled its latest AI system, Muse Spark, earlier than planned. The surprise debut came just before the company’s earnings report on April 29 and followed a race with rivals like OpenAI, Anthropic and Google. Investors reacted strongly: the share price rose r

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Apr 09 2026POLITICS

Why Hollywood is pushing to shut down a Texas detention center

A growing number of actors and artists are speaking out against a Texas facility that holds migrant children and families. Over 215, 000 people—including stars like Jodie Foster, Ben Stiller, and Ava DuVernay—have signed a petition demanding its closure. The facility, run by CoreCivic, has faced har

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Unseen Stories: How Rural Women in Nepal Are Redrawing Menstrual Lines

In a corner of rural Nepal, where caste lines, ancient rituals, and old family ways still pull strong, a quiet revolution is playing out—not in protests or marches, but through shared screens and shared stories. A group of women from different backgrounds and age groups came together not to debate t

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Small habits that may help lower your chances of memory loss

Sitting too long is common in modern work life, but research suggests it could quietly harm your brain over time. A recent analysis of nearly 3 million people found that staying active breaks—like short walks or standing up—can reduce dementia risk by about 25%. The same study showed that sleeping a

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Apr 09 2026CRIME

The Luxury Life of a Drug Dealer Linked to a Celebrity’s Death

At 42 years old, a woman once known as the “Ketamine Queen” faces 15 years behind bars after being convicted for her role in a Hollywood actor’s overdose. But long before the arrest, her life was anything but ordinary. Prosecutors paint her as a high-end dealer who turned drug profits into a jet-set

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