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Royal Visit Turns New York Library Into Celebrity Hub

May 1, 2026

The British royal couple arrived in Manhattan on April 29, a day that marked the 250th anniversary of American independence. The trip was part of a four‑day tour of the United States, and the first time a monarch had visited New York City since 2010. They began their day at the National September

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Great Weekend Shows: Soul Legends, Funny Plays, and Heartfelt Stories

May 1, 2026

Two legendary Motown groups are bringing their timeless sound to Northwest Indiana this weekend. The Temptations and the Four Tops are celebrating 40 years of touring together, blending their iconic hits into one unforgettable night. Expect classics like “My Girl” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There” filli

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Celebrity Crowd Lights Up Lakers‑Rockets Clash

April 30, 2026

The Crypto. com Arena buzzed with star power during Game 5 of the Lakers‑Rockets series, turning a regular NBA matchup into a celebrity spectacle. The screen’s own Jason Sudekis, known from the Apple TV hit “Ted Lasso, ” watched courtside as the new Season 4 trailer debuted, adding a touch of TV

politics

Pressure on Trump to speak up for imprisoned religious figures ahead of key China meeting

April 30, 2026

Former officials from Trump’s first term are pushing the former president to bring up the cases of religious prisoners during his upcoming talks with China’s leader. Over 20 national security experts signed a letter urging Trump to press Xi Jinping to free a detained Protestant pastor and a prominen

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The FCC, Kimmel and a Trump Joke: A Media Drama Unfolds

April 29, 2026

The federal regulator announced a challenge to Disney’s eight TV licenses on the same day that President Trump’s team was pushing to silence a comedian. Jimmy Kimmel, who hosts the nightly talk show, chose not to comment on the government’s scrutiny of Disney. Instead he turned his monologue toward

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Trump’s Targeting and the Heated Words That Come Before It

April 29, 2026

The shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner isn’t the first time Donald Trump faced direct danger. Over the past two years, he’s been the target of three separate attacks, raising questions about how language in politics shapes real-world violence. A recent survey found something unsettl

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Stand Up for Free Speech: The Kimmel & Fonda Showdown

April 28, 2026

Jane Fonda’s First Amendment group stepped in to back Jimmy Kimmel after President Donald Trump demanded that ABC cancel the late‑night host for a joke made last week. The same pressure came from First Lady Melania Trump, who asked the network to “take a stand” against Kimmel. Fonda’s committee bla

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All Science Voices Cut Short by Trump Administration

April 27, 2026

The National Science Board, which guides the National Science Foundation and advises the President and Congress on science matters, was suddenly emptied. On a Friday, 22 board members received an email that simply said their positions were terminated “effective immediately. ” The message came from t

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Family‑Run Farm Turns Vineyards Into Beer and Wine Hub

April 27, 2026

Lincoln Way Vineyards is more than a place that makes wine; it’s a family project that blends farming, science and creativity. Jim and Sherri Borton and their children Alex and Ari manage every step from planting grapes to pouring drinks. The vineyard started twenty years ago, and a tasting room ope

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Birthdays on April 27: Stars, Stories, and Surprises

April 27, 2026

When the calendar hits April 27, a mix of music, film and history lights up. First off, pop icon Lizzo celebrates her 39th year; she grew up in Detroit and now rocks the stage with confidence. Not far behind, actress Jenna Coleman turns 40. She once played a relative of John Constantine in the DC s