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Birthdays of stars and legends on April 15th

April 17, 2026

April 15th isn’t just any day—it’s a day packed with talents from acting to music. But why do we care about celebrity birthdays? Some argue it’s harmless fun, while others see it as a shallow celebration of fame. Either way, the list offers a mix of well-known names and lesser-known facts. Emma Wat

politics

Alaska’s Voting System Faces a New Challenge

April 11, 2026

President Donald Trump urged Alaskans to ditch the state’s ranked‑choice voting system in a post on Truth Social. He called the method “disastrous” and “fraudulent, ” urging voters to return to what he called free, fair elections. The call follows a 2024 referendum that failed by only 737 votes to r

health

Testing dogs for tropical diseases in Panama: what works and what doesn't

April 11, 2026

In rural Panama, dogs act like living alarms for two dangerous diseases spread by bugs. One disease, called American cutaneous leishmaniasis, causes skin sores and is carried by sandflies. The other, Chagas disease, attacks the heart and is spread by kissing bugs. Both diseases are common in the sam

science

NASA's future in question as budget cuts threaten key missions

April 10, 2026

The White House's 2027 budget plan proposes slashing NASA's science funding by nearly half, putting over 50 missions at risk. This includes active spacecraft like Juno, which has studied Jupiter for nearly ten years, and New Horizons, which explored Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. Even missions that just

entertainment

New Sci‑Fi Adventure Lets Scarlett Johansson Team Up With a Marvel Star

April 9, 2026

Scarlett Johansson steps back into the world of science fiction with a fresh Netflix animation. The film, directed by Academy Award winner Brad Bird, follows Venus Nova, a celebrity who gets pulled into a murder case involving aliens in the sprawling city of Metropia. The detective, voiced by Sam Ro

crypto

Bitcoin ETFs: Easy Access, Big Trade‑Offs

April 7, 2026

A big Wall Street firm can pull out $171 million from Bitcoin ETFs in a single afternoon, while an Ohio resident quietly buys a few dollars’ worth of real Bitcoin on a mobile app. Both are dealing with the same digital asset, yet their experiences differ sharply. Bitcoin ETFs let you buy a share of

technology

Apple’s Half‑Century Journey: Wins, Fumbles and Lessons Learned

April 6, 2026

Apple started in a small garage and now every third person on the planet uses one of its gadgets. The company grew by mixing strong branding with solid engineering, a mix that made it famous for selling an idea as much as a product. After the founder’s death, some say Apple slowed its pace of new br

entertainment

A Fresh Look at Mid‑Life Drama on TV

April 2, 2026

The new Apple TV series “Imperfect Women” tries to revive the once‑popular genre of suburban crime thrillers that feature middle‑aged female leads. It follows a tight group of friends whose calm lives fall apart after one of them is murdered, and the plot thickens with red herrings and shocking twis

crypto

Crypto Rules Still Vague: Why the New Guidance Falls Short

March 30, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released new rules on March 19, together with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, hoping to clarify how U. S. securities laws apply to digital assets. The move is a step forward, especially on topics like staking and meme coins, and it corrects some

business

Reno’s New Jewelry Spot: Kendra Scott Opens Its First Store

March 28, 2026

A fresh spark is lighting up Reno’s shopping scene as a popular Texas jewelry brand moves into town. The brand, known for its trendy pieces that sit between everyday wear and luxury, will debut its first location at the Shayden Summit mall in south Reno. The opening is slated for either April or May