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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Storm Cuts Off Midnight DJ Set at Coachella

The first night of the popular music festival ended early for one act when sudden gusts forced a last‑minute change. An Italian‑American DJ, part of the popular duo Tale of Us, was scheduled to take the main stage at 12:00 a. m. after Sabrina Carpenter had finished her set. At about 12:17 a. m

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Apr 11 2026WEATHER

Coachella Weather: Windy, Cool, and a Hint of Rain

The festival crowd gathered at the Empire Polo Club on Friday, April 10. A breeze began to rise as people arrived. It made the day feel a little cooler than usual. The National Weather Service warned that wind gusts could reach 25 miles per hour overnight. This might stir up dust, raising air pollu

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Apr 11 2026ENVIRONMENT

Brazil’s Pesticide Drift Risk: Where and When It Peaks

Pesticides are used more in Brazil than anywhere else, and this can hurt nature and the economy. One big problem is spray drift – tiny droplets that fly off the target area. Weather can make this worse. Scientists looked at temperature, humidity and wind from weather stations all over Brazil to fi

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Federal Aid Now Coming to Seven States, but Many Still Await Help

The federal government has signed off on disaster relief for Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota and Washington. These approvals unlock money for rebuilding roads, bridges and other public works that were damaged by storms or floods. The decision was announced in a briefing

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Apr 11 2026WEATHER

Warm Start, Hot Middle: What to Expect in DC Weather

DC enjoys a mild weekend, with Saturday highs staying comfortably in the mid‑to‑upper 60s and Sunday seeing a quick rise into the 70s. After a weak front brought cooler, drier air, the region will stay dry for several more days. This lack of rain keeps fire danger high as low humidity and sunny ski

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Bruins Lose Tight Game, Miss Playoff Chance

The Boston Bruins were hoping a win against the Tampa Bay Lightning would secure their spot in the playoffs, but they fell short with a 2-1 loss that marked their fifth consecutive defeat. In the final minute of play, Casey Mittelstadt lost control of the puck to Brayden Point. He then shot from

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

Postal Service Faces Cash Crunch: What It Means for Your Mail

The U. S. Postal Service is on the brink of a financial collapse, according to its top official who recently spoke before Congress. He warned that if nothing changes, the agency could exhaust all its funds in under a year. To stave off bankruptcy, lawmakers are urged to allow the Post Office to rai

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

Reeves Cake Shop: A Sweet Farewell After Half a Century

The final chapter of Reeves Cake Shop begins this December, ending 50 years of baking that started in 1976. The family bakery, long a local favorite, will close when the children of founder Dolores Reeves reach retirement age. Dolores, 93, began her culinary journey at the tender age of twelve in

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Apr 11 2026CRIME

Man Arrested After $5 Million Pandemic Loan Scam

A man from West Bloomfield, Michigan, was taken into custody on Friday after authorities say he stole more than five million dollars from the government by filing fake applications for pandemic aid. The suspect, Randon “Romero” Williams, 40, faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering. He al

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Name on Money and Buildings: A Question of Power

The idea that a president could put his own name on the nation’s currency feels like something out of a fantasy novel, yet it is happening. The Treasury Department announced that future U. S. bills will bear President Trump’s signature to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary, a move that has sp

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