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Chinese artist under fire for old jokes

April 16, 2026

A Chinese artist known for poking fun at Mao Zedong is now staring down a prison sentence under a law that didn’t even exist when his controversial pieces were made. Sources report Gao Zhen was quietly tried in late March for “dishonoring national heroes and martyrs. ” Critics say this charge flips

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Rose Climbs to Lead While McIlroy’s Advantage Dwindles

April 13, 2026

The Masters final round starts with a lot of buzz. Justin Rose, after playing three birdies in a row, is now at the top of the leaderboard. He has shown steady play, while Rory McIlroy, who had a huge lead after the second day, is now fighting to stay ahead. McIlroy’s early advantage had be

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Shane Lowry: A Golf Star Grounded in Irish Roots

April 11, 2026

Shane Lowry is a well‑known name on the golf course, but his story begins far from the fairways. Born in Mullingar on April 2, 1987, he grew up in Clara, a small town in County Offaly that still feels like home to him. His background is unmistakably Irish; his family line stretches back generatio

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Weekend baseball: Orioles, Nats hit the road again

April 11, 2026

The Orioles land back in Baltimore after beating Chicago and now host San Francisco for three games at Camden Yards. Taylor Ward made it look easy again, going four-for-five with two runs batted in and the game-winning run crossing home plate. Baltimore’s pitching staff, led by Kyle Bradish, kept th

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Big names in sports and music rooting for South Carolina basketball

April 4, 2026

South Carolina’s women’s basketball team isn’t just drawing crowds to the arena—they’re bringing in famous faces too. Players and coaches aren’t the only ones cheering from courtside; sometimes, well-known figures from sports and entertainment are spotted in the stands. The team, coached by Dawn Sta

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Caroline Dubois: A New Champion in the Making

April 3, 2026

Caroline Dubois has carved a path that echoes the bold steps of Ronda Rousey and Serena Williams. In her early years, she disguised herself as a boy to train in boxing because girls were barred from the sport. This daring move paid off, leading her to a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics and pa

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Senator gets FBI call over lobbyist money talk

April 3, 2026

South Carolina lawmaker Tom Fernandez shared a surprising text last week—a FBI agent wanted to know more about his claim that lobbyists dangled cash to sway his vote on a legal reform bill. But the twist? Fernandez insists no names, no cash, just the messy reality of statehouse politics. His April f

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Loveall vs. Lane County: A Free‑Speech Fight

March 24, 2026

Lane County Commissioner David Loveall has filed a federal lawsuit against the county, saying that an investigation into his conduct violated his constitutional rights. The case centers on three HR complaints filed by employees who said Loveall made offensive remarks, including calling a nonprofi

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New Fighter, New Beginnings: Shanelle Dyer’s Journey to the UFC

March 21, 2026

Shanelle Dyer, a 24‑year‑old from London, is set to make her UFC debut at the O2 Arena on March 21. Her fight card will face Ravena Oliveira, and she will need to start strong to claim victory. Born in the United Kingdom, Dyer grew up surrounded by London’s vibrant martial arts scene. She began t

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Rays Pitcher Back in Action After Long Wait

March 21, 2026

Shane McClanahan is finally stepping back onto the mound for a real game after months of watching from the sidelines. Last spring, he pitched five clean innings against the Red Sox, only to face a sudden setback—a strange triceps nerve issue that wiped out his entire 2024 season. This year, he’s det