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Mavericks Push for a Fresh Dallas Arena Spot

April 10, 2026

The Dallas Mavericks aren’t just planning a new home—they’re aiming for a complete game-changer. Their CEO recently met with local business leaders to outline plans for a sprawling 50-acre complex that would include an arena, team headquarters, a practice facility, and even hotels and restaurants. T

weather

Staying Calm and Smart When the Lights Go Out

April 10, 2026

Power cuts hit at the worst times. One minute you're streaming a show, the next everything darkens. Most outages last minutes, but some stretch for days. The first thing to do isn’t panic—it’s figuring out how big the problem is. If your streetlights are still on but your house is dark, the issue mi

sports

Phil Mickelson: The Quiet Strength Behind the Golf Legend

April 10, 2026

Golf fans know Phil Mickelson for his smooth left-handed swing and six major championship wins. But his success didn’t just happen on the course — it started in his childhood. Born in San Diego but raised in Arizona, Mickelson’s early life wasn’t all about trophies. As a kid, he learned to swing lef

science

How tiny cell parts travel between cells – and why that matters

April 10, 2026

Scientists once saw mitochondria—the powerhouses inside our cells—as fixed residents with one job: producing energy. Now they know these tiny structures are more like delivery trucks zipping between cells, dropping off supplies or picking up garbage. This movement happens with help from three main h

science

Cholera bacteria swap genes to survive attacks

April 10, 2026

Cholera germs have a smart trick to protect themselves. They carry a built-in gene storage system that holds hundreds of spare parts, mostly unused. A small portion of these genes help fight off viruses. Normally, stressed bacteria shuffle these genes around to pick the best ones. But cholera germs

lifestyle

Nice Bags That Also Do the Job Right

April 10, 2026

Travel bags usually fall into two camps: the fancy kind that never gets used and the practical kind that looks like it was picked up at an airport lost-and-found. Béis tries to straddle that line. The Medium Hard Shell Roller and the Weekender Bag are designed to catch your eye on Instagram while st

sports

When Softball Dreams Turn Sour

April 10, 2026

Two former softball players, Kylie Bennett and Cassidy Blackwell, say their love for the game was crushed by their coach, Angie Nicholson, and her husband Rick. They played under the couple at different schools years apart, but their stories share the same dark theme. Bennett played for Nicholson a

finance

World Bank’s war aid plan: How much cash is really on the table?

April 10, 2026

The World Bank is rumored to have a financial toolbox ready for countries hit hard by the Iran war. Inside that toolbox? Anywhere from 20 to 25 billion dollars, according to a fresh report. That money wouldn’t just sit idle—it would move fast, like an emergency loan sent overnight to keep economies

sports

Lemont Surges, Others Shine in Mid‑Week Games

April 9, 2026

Lemont’s baseball squad staged a dramatic comeback, scoring six runs in the sixth inning to overcome Montini and secure an 8‑7 victory. The turning point came when Zane Schneider singled off Grady Garofalo, driving in the decisive run with two outs. Lemont’s pitcher, Luke Marusarz, earned the win af

finance

South Korea tightens crypto withdrawal rules to fight fast scams

April 9, 2026

South Korea now forces all crypto platforms to pause withdrawals the same way. The government stepped in after scammers kept tricking people into speedy transfers. Before, each exchange set its own quick-withdrawal loopholes, giving criminals a playbook to exploit. Now the system locks changes in pl