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Who Is the Man Caught After the White House Dinner Incident?

April 26, 2026

A police officer in Washington, D. C. , identified the individual arrested after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31‑year‑old resident of Torrance, California. Allen’s background appears to be rooted in engineering and education. He earned a bachelor’s

politics

Shutting Down Science’s Council: A New Trend

April 26, 2026

In a surprising move, President Trump ended the tenure of several scientists on the National Science Board (NSB), the independent group that helps steer the nation’s $9 billion basic science agency. The dismissal came via a terse email from the White House, thanking them for service and ending their

religion

Spiritual Struggles in a Modern World

April 26, 2026

A man named Father Szada spent months helping a young woman who thought she was haunted. He tried many exorcisms, but the problems kept coming back. She eventually tried to end her life. In that moment, she felt a powerful presence and later told people she saw the archangel Michael. Many listeners

politics

Science Board Shake‑Up: Why It Matters

April 26, 2026

The White House surprised many by removing all 24 members of the National Science Board on April 24, 2026. The next meeting is set for May 5, but the board will be empty. The National Science Board was created in 1950 to guide the National Science Foundation, which gives about $9 billion a year f

politics

New Parking Rules Aim to Clear Kalispell Main Street

April 26, 2026

The city’s parking board has pushed for tougher fines and smart technology to free up downtown spots. Instead of the old chalk marks, police plan to mount cameras on two patrol cars that read license plates, log where a car stops and when it leaves. The system will target the two‑hour limit that

politics

Republicans Shift Midterm Tactics, Waving Trump but Focusing on Local Issues

April 26, 2026

Republicans are reshaping their midterm game plan. They want to use President Trump’s name as a rallying point, yet avoid turning every race into a vote for him. The idea is to lean on his ability to bring voters out while keeping campaigns centered on everyday concerns like taxes and inflation.

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Wind Projects and a Political Twist in Virginia

April 26, 2026

A group of nine Republican members of the U. S. House sent a letter to officials in Washington after President Trump tried to stop five large offshore wind farms that were being built along the East Coast. The letter argued that America’s energy choices should be based on facts, money sense, and nat

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Leadership Shakeup at Connecticut State Colleges

April 26, 2026

The interim chief of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities stepped down after a complaint surfaced about policy violations. The allegation was discovered on April 20, and by April 23 the official was put on leave while an inquiry began. The specifics of the claim remain undisclosed. Follo

sports

Connections Sports Puzzle: How to Crack It

April 26, 2026

A new puzzle called Connections Sports Edition has appeared online. It is not part of the New York Times Games app, but it can be played for free on The Athletic website. The puzzle gives four groups of words that share a theme. Each group is labelled with a colour: yellow, green, blue and

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Tennis on the Line: Arkansas Cuts Its Teams Over Money Issues

April 26, 2026

The University of Arkansas has let go of its men’s and women’s tennis teams after 76 years. It wasn’t because the players were losing matches; it was a budget decision. The university’s athletic director said they can’t give the programs enough money to compete in their conference and national