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Netflix adds games and shows to keep young viewers busy

April 9, 2026

Kids now have another place to play online thanks to Netflix. The streaming service recently released Netflix Playground, a free app packed with games for children under eight. Right now, the app only works in the U. S. , Canada, and Australia, but it already includes well-known characters like Pepp

crime

Connecticut’s crime drop in 2025 – but not all crimes are shrinking

April 9, 2026

Connecticut closed 2025 with safer streets than the year before. Violent crime fell by almost 8%, homicides dropped from 90 to 70, and simple assaults slid 10%. Even thefts from cars nosedived by 31%. Yet behind these numbers sits a twist: drug offenses soared 13%, identity theft spiked 18%, and ars

health

Free Health Checks Coming to Flint

April 9, 2026

Flint is rolling out a free health fair downtown next month. On April 9, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Genesee County Health Department and the University of Michigan-Flint team up to run their yearly Public Health Expo at the county administration building on Saginaw Street. Anyone can walk in for quick

technology

China’s stealth weapons: how silent guns and microwave blasters change the rules

April 8, 2026

Tiny, silent, and invisible: that is what China’s newest weapons look like. Instead of loud bangs and flying bullets, they use magnets and microwaves. One device, called a Gauss gun, fits in a single hand. It fires metal slugs without gunpowder, smoke, or shell casings. A small screen shows battery

lifestyle

Smart ways to cut summer costs with your phone plan

April 8, 2026

Summer always seems to drain wallets faster than expected. Between more trips to the beach and frequent outings, expenses pile up quickly. Instead of cutting back on fun, many people look for clever ways to balance their spending without giving up what they love. One smart approach is checking what

lifestyle

Hidden treasures and must-do stops in Lake Placid

April 8, 2026

Lake Placid isn’t just a winter wonderland—it’s a four-season playground tucked in the Adirondacks. The village carries the pride of hosting two Winter Olympics, but its charm goes beyond frozen tracks and ski jumps. In warmer months, the area transforms into a scenic escape with lakes, trails, and

finance

Hologic’s big move: What happens when a health-tech giant goes private?

April 8, 2026

Hologic’s stock hit a year-high of $76. 07 recently, but the real story isn’t just the price—it’s the $18. 3 billion takeover by Blackstone and TPG that’s about to make the company private. The deal, expected to close by April 7, leaves investors with a simple choice: stick around for a possible bon

politics

Elyria narrows Oberlin Road to ease traffic

April 8, 2026

Elyria is reshaping Oberlin Road to cut congestion. The city council just approved turning four lanes into three, adding bike paths and a left-turn lane. Most of the $812, 000 cost comes from outside grants, so local taxes won’t cover it. Engineers say fewer lanes will actually move cars faster by m

crypto

Why Most Crypto Startups Flopped in Early 2026

April 8, 2026

In early months of 2026, about one crypto project shut its doors every day. Eighty-six attempts finished—across wallets, NFT shops, finance robots, data tools, even chat add-ons. Some had big names, others were small corners of the market. What seemed like bad luck turned into a wave that swept ever

business

A Local Builder Making Big Changes in His Community

April 8, 2026

At 35, Chris Lovi isn’t just another construction manager—he’s someone who turned his own daily struggles into real solutions for others. For years, he spent hours stuck in traffic on Highway 101, frustrated by the slow, outdated roads. Instead of ignoring the problem, he joined Ghilotti Brothers Co