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A One‑Man Show Turns a Small Town’s Dark Past Into Theatre

April 27, 2026

The new play “Kenrex” takes the story of Ken Rex McElroy, a violent outlaw who ruled Skidmore, Missouri, and the day he was shot dead in front of dozens of witnesses. The production opens at the Lucille Lortel Theatre and is performed by Jack Holden, who has already earned an Olivier Award for a Lon

politics

A Classroom of Controversy: When Teaching Turns Into Threat

April 27, 2026

The night a gunshot rang at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, attention turned to the man behind the weapon. Cole Allen had a graduate degree and once earned “Teacher of the Month” honors at an educational center in Torrance. Minutes before the attack, he sent messages to family

sports

From Yaoundé to the NBA: Joel Embiid’s Global Journey

April 27, 2026

Joel Embiid grew up in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where he played soccer and volleyball before basketball slipped into his life. A scout named Luc Mbah a Moute saw him at a camp and changed everything, sending Embiid to the United States. He trained at Montverde Academy, The Rock School, and then played one

sports

Kai Trump’s Road Back From Wrist Surgery

April 27, 2026

Kai Trump stepped away from her golf clubs in November 2025, then had wrist surgery two months later. The operation fixed torn tendons that kept her hand unstable. Three months after the surgery, she played a relaxed round with her dad, Donald Trump Jr. During their game, she gave fans an honest lo

health

A New Way to Hear About Medicines

April 26, 2026

Thomas Goetz has started a podcast that looks at one medicine each episode and tells the whole story behind it. He says every drug has a bigger tale – how the disease came about, why we treat it with that medicine, and what the drug does to society. Instead of just telling you how a pill works

celebrities

Birthdays to celebrate: Streisand, Clarkson, and others turn a year older

April 25, 2026

April 24, 2026 marks another round of birthdays for well-known names across music, film, and sports. Among them are music legend Barbra Streisand at 84 and pop singer Kelly Clarkson at 44. Both have left their mark in very different ways—Streisand through decades of vocal performances and Clarkson w

environment

Chemical Leak in West Virginia: Two Dead, 30 Hospitalized

April 23, 2026

A sudden chemical spill at a silver‑recycling plant in Institute, West Virginia, claimed two lives and forced about thirty people to seek medical care. The incident unfolded while workers were shutting down part of the facility, triggering a violent reaction between nitric acid and another substance

entertainment

Explore Northern Illinois Museums Beyond Chicago

April 21, 2026

Northern Illinois hides a treasure trove of museums that offer more than just art displays. These spots cover history, science, and quirky local tales, making them perfect for family trips or weekend adventures. The Lizzadro Museum in Oak Brook showcases gems and stone carvings, letting kids touc

history

Local heroes: How St. Louis shaped the nation

April 19, 2026

St. Louis may be known for its iconic arch and deep-fried foods, but its real claim to fame might be the people who grew up there and went on to leave a mark on the whole country. From scientists to artists, this city has produced individuals who didn’t just blend into the background. Take Chuck Ber

politics

Chevy’s Court Case Gets Surprise Support From Two Liberal Justices

April 18, 2026

Three courts, one big question. The Supreme Court looked at a fight that began in Louisiana over oil drilling in the 1970s. The state law stopped oil work without a special permit. In 2013, local parishes sued big companies for past drilling practices. They said the companies used bad methods and ha