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Unexpected Twist in Illinois Corruption Trial

April 18, 2026

The “ComEd Four” case, once seen as a headline story of state corruption, has taken an unpredictable turn. A recent decision by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the convictions of two key defendants, former ComEd chief Anne Pramaggiore and retired lobbyist Michael McClain. The reversal ca

sports

Celtics and Sixers ready for playoff clash as fans bring the heat

April 18, 2026

Boston’s TD Garden is always loud, but playoff games crank it up even more. Playing there for five years, Sam Hauser knows how crazy the crowd gets when the Celtics take the floor. Before their first-round matchup with Philadelphia, he made sure to praise the fans. "They bring energy every game, " H

sports

How Jackie Robinson’s Number 42 Became a Symbol of Change

April 16, 2026

April 15 isn’t just another date on the sports calendar. It’s the day Jackie Robinson stepped onto the field in 1947 and changed baseball forever. More than seven decades later, his impact still echoes across the sport. This year, Major League Baseball teams are honoring that legacy in a big way—eve

politics

Solar help for Puerto Rico''s poor put on hold as billions sit unused

April 16, 2026

Puerto Rico''s 3. 2 million residents face another summer without reliable power, and a $350 million solar program meant to help 12, 000 low-income families now sits frozen. Nearly 200 groups asked for the money back, but instead it may go to patching the same old grid destroyed by Hurricane Maria i

finance

World Bank steps up support for nations struggling after Middle East conflict

April 15, 2026

The World Bank is preparing to release up to $100 billion over the next fifteen months to help countries affected by the war in the Middle East. This amount could exceed the $70 billion it provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ajay Banga, the bank’s president, shared these plans during discussions

entertainment

FX Show Shaped TV More Than Sopranos

April 12, 2026

The 1999 launch of a mob drama on HBO shocked viewers. The series placed a gangster in the lead, breaking the norm of clean‑cut heroes. It earned 21 Emmy awards and sparked a wave of high‑quality shows like Breaking Bad, Succession, and Mad Men. A writer famous for horror recently said a different

politics

Swalwell Faces Big Push to Leave Congress Over Allegations

April 12, 2026

Eric Swalwell, a top contender for California governor, is being asked to quit his seat in the House. Some of his Democratic colleagues have spoken on TV, saying he should step down. The calls came after a woman who worked in his district office said she was sexually assaulted by him. CNN a

celebrities

Big Jets, Big Names: The 2026 Celebrity Air Fleet

April 12, 2026

Private planes are more than just a way to travel. They show who owns them, how much they can spend, and what style they like. In 2026 the top five celebrity jets were all worth more than half a billion dollars together. The most expensive jet belongs to the Canadian rapper Drake. He bought a huge

entertainment

A Washington Set Cop Drama Could Be Joining The Rookie Universe

April 11, 2026

The Rookie franchise is branching out to a new region—and this time, it’s trading palm trees for evergreen trees. Instead of chasing criminals in Los Angeles, the show will move to Washington State, where a fresh cast tackles crime from bustling coastal cities to quiet forest towns. The original ser

education

Northern California cheers as NASA’s moon mission takes center stage

April 11, 2026

On a Friday evening in Oakland, the Chabot Space and Science Center buzzed with excitement as locals gathered to celebrate Artemis II, the first crewed moon mission in over fifty years. The Orion capsule splashed down off San Diego at 5:07 p. m. , signaling the mission’s success. While the astronaut