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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

A Kiwi Star with Pacific Roots

April 6, 2026

Charlisse Leger-Walker’s journey began in Hamilton, a city in New Zealand’s Waikato region, where she was born in 2001. At just 16, she made history by joining the Tall Ferns, the New Zealand women’s basketball team—becoming its youngest member ever. Her rise wasn’t sudden; she spent years sharpenin

celebrities

Celebrities Celebrate Their Big Days on April 5

April 5, 2026

April 5 brings a mix of well‑known faces and historic figures turning another year older. Among the modern stars, actor Sterling K. Brown marks his 50th birthday and has already earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting role in 2024. Meanwhile, Lily James celebrates 37 years of life after starr

religion

Peace Call From Easter

April 5, 2026

The Easter greeting from the Vatican’s leader was a direct plea for peace. He asked world governments to stop fighting and give up plans that seek power or control. In his short address, he said people are becoming used to violence and even indifferent to it. He urged those with weapons to drop the

religion

Pope’s Candle‑Lit Good Friday Service Calls for Justice and Compassion

April 4, 2026

The Vatican hosted a quiet, candle‑lit gathering on Good Friday inside Rome’s historic Colosseum. Thousands of faithful gathered in the ancient amphitheatre, where the pope led a procession that traced Jesus’ final hours. The event blended scripture readings, prayers, and meditations that highlighte

politics

Who Runs Crypto Policy at the Justice Department?

April 4, 2026

Todd Blanche just got a big promotion. He’s now in charge of the Department of Justice after his boss, Pam Bondi, was let go. Blanche used to be a top lawyer for Trump before this shift. People are talking about what his new job means for cryptocurrency. Blanche has a complicated history with crypt

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Where NBA Scouts See Darryn Peterson in the 2026 Draft Race

April 3, 2026

Darryn Peterson’s journey from a highly-touted freshman at Kansas to a projected mid-first-round pick in the 2026 NBA draft isn’t a straight path. In latest mock drafts, analysts now place him around the fifth spot—behind four other top talents. BYU’s AJ Dybantsa leads the pack as the consensus numb

politics

A New Voice for Peace: Pope Leo Takes on Trump and the Iran Conflict

April 2, 2026

Pope Leo, who became the first American head of the Catholic Church last May, has shifted from silence to outspoken criticism. For his first year he avoided speaking about the United States or naming President Donald Trump, but that has changed. In recent weeks he directly urged Trump to stop the es

politics

Hungary’s Vote: A Tight Race Between Tisza and Fidesz

April 1, 2026

The upcoming April 12 election in Hungary has turned into a close contest, with the centre‑right Tisza party pulling ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz. Two recent opinion polls show Tisza gaining ground, but many voters still have not made up their minds. In a survey by the 21 Re

celebrities

Celebrities Celebrate March 31st Birthdays

March 31, 2026

March 31 brings a mix of seasoned actors, rising directors, and iconic musicians into the spotlight. Christopher Walken turns 83, having recently joined the cast of “Severance. ” Meanwhile, Rhea Perlman celebrates 78 years, with a middle name that many fans might not know. Ewan McGregor marks 55, an