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NFL Draft 2026: New Picks and Surprises Revealed

April 23, 2026

The draft day is set to bring surprises that could change team futures. A top pick goes to the Las Vegas Raiders, who select Fernando Mendoza from Indiana as their future quarterback. The New York Jets choose Arvell Reese, a versatile Ohio State player who can play linebacker or edge rush.

sports

Kansas Baseball Climbs the Rankings and Sees Big Games Ahead

April 21, 2026

Kansas baseball has moved up in the national rankings, jumping from 21st to 16th place in a recent coaches poll. The team shares that spot with Nebraska, and the two schools will meet again this week in Lawrence. Kansas is leading its conference after winning a recent series against Oklahoma S

celebrities

When Money Runs Out: The Unexpected Financial Fates of Famous Faces

April 20, 2026

We often see celebrities living in huge mansions, driving fancy cars, and wearing designer clothes. Their lavish lifestyles make it easy to forget that fame doesn’t guarantee financial security. Many stars have faced serious money troubles despite massive paychecks. Take MC Hammer, for example. In t

technology

Alcoa’s Idle Smelter Finds New Life as Bitcoin Mining Hub

April 19, 2026

Alcoa, a major player in the aluminum industry, is close to selling its long‑abandoned Massena East smelter in upstate New York. The plant, which stopped operating in 2014 because of high energy bills and tough global competition, sits along the St. Lawrence River and is ready for a new purpose.

finance

Old factories get new life in the age of digital mining

April 19, 2026

Industrial buildings that once made metal now find new purpose feeding computers instead. In upstate New York, a shuttered aluminum plant along the St. Lawrence River could soon hum with activity again, not for smelting aluminum, but for minting digital coins. The facility has stayed dark since 2014

environment

Community Earth Day Bash in Cumberland County

April 18, 2026

The New Cumberland Collective is set to host its fourth Earth and Arts Festival on Sunday from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. at the local library. The event is part of several Earth Day celebrations in central Pennsylvania, which take place on Wednesday. This year’s program will include hands‑on workshops ab

environment

Neighbors debate granite mining plan near Columbia

April 15, 2026

A mining company wants to blast a new granite quarry just six miles from Columbia’s downtown, but locals aren’t welcoming the idea. Heidelberg Materials has asked for permits to dig up 242 acres near Monticello Road, close to colleges and neighborhoods like Haskell Heights. The plan promises to rest

technology

Turning Fusion Experiments Into Real Power Solutions

April 15, 2026

Fusion power isn’t just a dream—it’s slowly becoming real through careful experiments in giant labs. One key player, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, built a system called the National Ignition Facility (NIF) where 192 lasers blast a tiny gold cylinder holding a diamond-covered fuel pelle

entertainment

Brian Tyree Henry Takes the Lead in Apple’s New Running Drama

April 13, 2026

The newest project from Apple Studios is a sports drama that puts the spotlight on a homeless high‑school runner, and the star of this film is Brian Tyree Henry. The movie, titled “Running, ” was created by director Gavin O’Connor, known for his work on “Warrior” and “The Way Back, ” along with writ

politics

Australia’s Leader Heads to Brunei and Malaysia for Fuel Talks

April 12, 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to travel from April 14 to 17, stopping first in Brunei’s Bandar Seri Begawan and then in Kuala Lumpur. He will sit down with Bruneian ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to discuss how the two countries can help