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New Sci‑Fi Adventure Lets Scarlett Johansson Team Up With a Marvel Star

April 9, 2026

Scarlett Johansson steps back into the world of science fiction with a fresh Netflix animation. The film, directed by Academy Award winner Brad Bird, follows Venus Nova, a celebrity who gets pulled into a murder case involving aliens in the sprawling city of Metropia. The detective, voiced by Sam Ro

health

Risk of Learning and Physical Challenges in Kids With Heart Problems

April 9, 2026

Kids who are born with any type of heart defect often face more learning and physical difficulties than their peers. A recent study compared children with congenital heart disease to similar kids without the condition and also looked at their siblings. The researchers counted how many of these child

finance

German Law Adds New List of Countries to Global Tax Rules

April 9, 2026

Germany has drafted new rules that will expand the list of places companies must consider when reporting taxes under the global minimum tax framework. The draft, released by the finance ministry, says that firms will need to check whether a country has a qualified domestic minimum top‑up tax.

sports

St. Charles North Dominates with 33‑Run Blow

April 9, 2026

The North Stars exploded early, racking up a record 21 runs in the first inning before finishing with a 33‑to‑zero victory over Bartlett. Abby Zawadski was the star, hitting three times and driving in eight runs with two homers. Julianna Kouba added a home run and four RBIs, while Jillian Salter had

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

health

Rural Health Care: From Road Trips to Remote Visits

April 9, 2026

People who live far from cities used to wait long hours for a single doctor. In the early 1900s, one physician might have covered many miles and been the only medical help for a whole county. This made travel hard and left families in danger when illness struck. In 1921, a federal act helped states

technology

Duck Killed by Self‑Driving Car Raises Concerns in Austin

April 9, 2026

A duck that had been nesting near a local Italian restaurant was hit and killed by an autonomous vehicle in the Mueller Lake area of Austin. The incident sparked anger among residents who had grown familiar with the bird and worried about the safety of autonomous technology. A Facebook post from

technology

Chicago Eyes Waymo’s Driverless Ambitions

April 9, 2026

Waymo, the tech giant behind autonomous cars, has been quietly testing its vehicles on Chicago’s streets. The company operates 3, 000 driverless cars across ten U. S. cities but has not yet begun offering rides in the Windy City. Critics watch closely, curious how the system will perform amid Chicag

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

crypto

Iran tests crypto tolls for Strait of Hormuz ships

April 9, 2026

Ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz now face a new rule: pay the toll in crypto or wait. Iran’s move comes as global oil shipping faces fresh pressure points. Instead of traditional bank transfers, tankers must send details of their cargo ahead of time. Iranian authorities then calculate a fee