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A Cage Match Showdown Brewing Between Presidential Heirs

April 10, 2026

Americans might soon witness a bizarre spectacle unlike anything in modern politics: two of the most famous political families in the U. S. facing off in a one-on-one fight. The idea surfaced when Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, agreed to a cage match against Donald Trump’s sons, Donald Jr

sports

Smokies pull off last-second win in Knoxville

April 9, 2026

Knoxville fans saw a game full of frustration before the Smokies turned things around in the final inning on April 8. The team had spent much of the night feeling unlucky, especially after a messy eighth inning where umpires made controversial calls and a key groundout ended in a broken bat. By the

finance

New CFO at Azul: Former Embraer Money Boss Steps In

April 7, 2026

Azul, the Brazilian airline, announced that its long‑time CFO Alex Malfitani will leave his post on April 20. The company said Antonio Carlos Garcia, who previously ran the finances for Embraer, will take over as chief financial officer. Malfitani helped start Azul and has been a key figure in the

politics

A Russian Air Force Leader Dies in Crimea Plane Crash

April 6, 2026

A senior officer of Russia’s air force lost his life when a military transport plane went down in Crimea last month. The crash killed 30 people, according to a high‑ranking official who spoke with local media. The pilot was Alexander Otroshchenko, commander of the 45th Army under the Northern Fleet

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

The Sabres break free while the Jets keep waiting

April 5, 2026

The Buffalo Sabres just ended a record-breaking 14-year playoff drought in the NHL, six games before the season ended. Meanwhile, the New York Jets remain stuck in the league’s longest active postseason absence at 15 years. These two teams used to share the unwanted spotlight, but now the Sabres are

politics

Government Shutdown Drama: A Tale of Politics, Money and Chaos

April 4, 2026

The U. S. government hit a pause button in the fall, shutting down for 43 days – the longest ever – until a deal let most agencies run through January. That stop‑gap was meant to ease into a longer agreement, but events in Minnesota shook the plans. Immigration agents killed Alex Pretti, and Senate

sports

Red Sox fans aren't happy this season

April 3, 2026

Dave Portnoy, a well-known Boston sports fan, has had enough of the Red Sox this year. Instead of just watching games casually, he decided to bet on every single one. That turned out to be a bad move. Boston lost five of their first six matches, including a tough three-game sweep by the Astros. Now

business

Local Jobs and Services to Know About This Week

March 30, 2026

A local bank picked a new leader while one medical office added a skilled professional, proving the area keeps growing in both healthcare and finance. A community bank in Fleetwood chose Betsy Knott to lead their retail banking team after she spent years opening and managing different branches. Her

technology

NeoCity Opens New Lab Hub to Boost Tech Growth

March 29, 2026

The ground‑breaking ceremony for NeoCity’s 30, 000‑square‑foot lab complex took place on a sunny Thursday in Kissimmee. Florida’s Secretary of Commerce, Alex Kelly, joined local officials to mark the start of a project that promises to bring wet‑lab, dry‑lab and cryogenic facilities to the area. Exi