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Suns face hurdles ahead of Lakers clash

April 11, 2026

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker won't play against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 10, choosing rest instead after a tough win over Dallas. Booker had just dropped 37 points, but the team decided he should skip one of the final two games of the season. Jalen Green faces an uncertain return after deal

crime

When Trust Gets Broken: The Cost of Greed

April 10, 2026

A personal assistant in New York stole almost $10 million from an elderly couple who relied on her help. For seven years, from 2017 to 2024, she took advantage of their trust. Instead of doing her job, she wrote herself checks that were meant for them. She used the money to buy luxury items like han

politics

A young woman caught in the middle of military life and immigration rules

April 8, 2026

A young woman who grew up in the U. S. since infancy has spent the last few days caught between joining her new husband’s military life and facing possible deportation. Annie Yaritza Ramos Alvarado was taken into custody by immigration officers while she was at a military base in Louisiana last week

entertainment

A New Magic Spot Is Turning Chicago’s Old Mansion into a Party Hub

April 7, 2026

Chicago’s famous McCormick Mansion, once home to Lawry’s Prime Rib and a quirky Scandinavian buffet, is getting a fresh makeover. A 66‑year‑old entrepreneur who made his money in health tech is pouring about $50 million into a 36, 000‑sq‑ft entertainment center called The Hand & The Eye. He wants th

sports

Diana Taurasi: From Records to Retirement and Lifting Up Women’s Sports

April 7, 2026

Diana Taurasi retired after 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, one of the greatest careers in sports history. She wasn’t just a star—she shattered records, became the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, and won three championships. But her impact goes beyond stats. Even in retirement, she continues sh

business

Best U. S. Cities for New Businesses

April 6, 2026

Small businesses are the backbone of America, and 2023 saw a record 5. 5 million new business applications filed. A surge that began during the COVID‑19 pandemic has kept growing, driven by people who want independence, changing consumer habits, and those restarting after layoffs. Success often hing

sports

Guardians Face Doubleheader Gamble After Weather Delay

April 5, 2026

The Cleveland Guardians had to postpone their Saturday night clash with the Chicago Cubs because of bad weather. That left Sunday, April 4, open for a back‑to‑back series at Progressive Field. Two games will decide the winner of this set, and Cleveland is currently up 1‑0 after a comfortable 4‑1 vic

sports

New Ping Clubs Give a Fresh Boost to My Game

April 5, 2026

Ping’s newest women‑specific line of clubs has taken my golf bag for a spin and, honestly, it’s made a big difference. When I first tried the G Le3 set two and a half years ago, it felt like a game changer. It was lighter, easier to hit, and gave me more distance than my old clubs from 2015. F

entertainment

Dance, Music, and Art Showcases Shine in Arkansas

April 5, 2026

The Inspiration Point Center for the Arts will feature a fresh ballet called “The Sacred Veil. ” Dancers from the University of Oklahoma School of Dance and the Windsong Chamber Chorale will perform a piece choreographed by Sophia Smith. The music comes from Eric Whitacre’s choral work, which was fi

sports

Dodgers' Big Spend Doesn't Always Mean Big Wins

April 5, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the season with high hopes, banking on a trio of Japanese pitchers—Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Masataka Sasaki—to turn their fortunes around. Fans and analysts quickly dubbed them "SOY, " a playful nod to their combined initials. Catcher Will Smith, often o