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Phoenix’s 2026 Entertainment Boom: New Wheels, Walls and Wonder

April 28, 2026

The Valley of the Sun is set to become a hub for fresh fun in 2026, with a mix of rides, restaurants and science spots that promise to change the local scene. A giant 80‑foot Ferris wheel, called the Boardwalk SkyWheel, will soon spin near Scottsdale. Riders inside its 18 air‑conditioned gondolas

entertainment

Halloween Fun at the Magic Kingdom in 2026

April 28, 2026

In 2026, the Magic Kingdom will host its annual Halloween party with fresh twists on classic favorites. Guests can meet spooky characters such as Jack Skellington, Sally, and a host of Disney villains that will wander the streets for the first time this season. Classic couples like Ariel and Eric, a

education

Grad Workers Stand Up for Fair Pay at UIC

April 28, 2026

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeing a wave of protest as about two thousand graduate students, who help teach and research, demand better wages. These workers have been negotiating with school leaders for a year but could not agree on a new contract, so they began striking last Monday.

sports

Patriots Linebacker Skips Ankle Surgery, Keeps the Game Going

April 28, 2026

Robert Spillane hurt his ankle early in the Patriots’ AFC title win over Denver. He tried to stay on the field, but had to leave when pain got worse. The injury could have hurt him in the Super Bowl two weeks later, so he was listed on the injury report. Yet he played against Seattle and made four t

politics

Former NIH Officer Charged Over COVID Record Missteps

April 28, 2026

A grand jury in Maryland has brought charges against David Mor — a senior figure at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the height of the pandemic. The case centers on alleged attempts to hide and alter federal records from April 2020 through December 2022, including dat

opinion

San Diego’s Arts: A Call to Keep the Beat Alive

April 28, 2026

A city budget shows what a community values. In San Diego’s upcoming plan for 2026‑27, the mayor proposed cutting $11. 8 million from arts funding. That move signals to residents that the city no longer sees culture as essential. The Old Globe, a local theatre, argues otherwise. Arts generate more

politics

Trump’s 60 Minutes Photo Sparks Internet Speculation

April 28, 2026

The picture that surfaced before CBS aired President Trump’s 60 Minutes interview has sparked a flurry of online chatter. The image, shared by the White House’s communications team on X, shows Trump in a close‑up that many viewers found intriguing. What drew people’s attention was not just the fr

politics

FDA Looks Ahead to New Biologics Director

April 28, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration is preparing for a new leader at its Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. Last month the agency announced that Vinay Prasad, who has worked as an oncologist and was vocal about U. S. drug policies, would step down by the end of April. The decision to replace

environment

Light‑Sized Stories: How Air and Glass Make Buildings Feel Weightless

April 28, 2026

Architects have long chased the idea of buildings that feel as light as air. They start by taking what is already light – wind, clouds, and even water bubbles – and turning it into a design principle. Instead of heavy stone walls, modern houses use thin glass skins that let light and sky flow

health

New Tool Helps Control Fecal Leakage

April 28, 2026

Fecal leakage, known as fecal incontinence, touches a large group of adults and can ruin everyday life. Traditional surgery is expensive and risky, so doctors have tried simpler devices to keep people comfortable. Scientists tested a fresh anal insert in a study that randomly gave some patients the