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Discover Fun Learning at the 4‑H Science Hub

April 17, 2026

The University of Maine’s Extension team is inviting kids and their families to a free, hands‑on gathering at the Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4‑H Science and Engineering Learning Center in Orono. The open house will run from ten a. m. to one p. m. on Saturday, May 2, and no sign‑up is needed. Inside th

entertainment

K‑Drama Boom: How Netflix Sparked a Global Love Affair

April 17, 2026

Netflix’s newest hit, Bloodhounds season two, drew 7. 4 million viewers last week and became the biggest non‑English show on the platform, landing it third overall. That success is part of a larger trend: Korean dramas now occupy three spots in the top ten non‑English programs on Netflix, and all of

business

Nusenda Upgrades Uptown Site with a Modern Hub

April 17, 2026

New Mexico’s biggest credit union is trading its older Uptown branch for a sleek, six-lane drive-thru and a bigger parking lot. The new two-story building, sitting on what used to be a movie theater parking area, will open in early 2027. Instead of walking into a teller line, customers will roll up

politics

Chile shows its strict new approach to migration control

April 17, 2026

Chile just carried out its first deportation flight under a tougher immigration strategy. The government sent 40 people back to Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador from the northern city of Iquique. Officials didn’t say how often these flights will happen next, but they called it the start of a long-term

crime

Houston Company Under Federal Scrutiny in Diesel Export Probe

April 17, 2026

A Houston-based fuel trader called Ikon Midstream is now at the center of a federal investigation after U. S. authorities executed a search warrant at its offices this week. Two officials and a Mexican security source say the raid targeted documents and electronics, but no arrests were made. The com

technology

Are your forgotten passwords becoming hacker treasure maps?

April 17, 2026

A huge chunk of recent cloud breaches—around two-thirds—happened not because thieves guessed passwords or tricked people, but because businesses left digital keys lying around. These aren’t keys for humans logging in—they’re for scripts, apps, and AIs doing their jobs automatically. Some systems spr

business

Downtown Baltimore sees growth in visitors while crime rates drop

April 17, 2026

Baltimore’s downtown area is getting more popular with visitors, while crime is going down. A recent report shows the city had 28. 5 million visitors last year, spending over $4. 3 billion—that’s a 7. 5% increase from the year before. Big events like the CIAA tournaments have brought nearly $110 mil

crime

Former Joliet worker admits to stealing from his own workplace

April 17, 2026

A finance chief in Joliet who handled public money for years got caught using it for personal trips, shows, and even sports games instead of running the park district’s budget. The man worked as the top financial officer from 2013 to 2019, earning over $100, 000 each year before his own office notic

politics

Tax Dollars at Work: Protesters Demand Change in Santa Rosa

April 16, 2026

On April 15, a group of Santa Rosa residents gathered outside the IRS office to voice their concerns about how tax money is being used. Among them was a man dressed as Uncle Sam, playing drums to draw attention. The crowd included families with dogs, peace activists, and local groups who marched to

sports

Cheryl Miller brings her basketball expertise to NBC Sports

April 16, 2026

Over three decades after her playing days ended, basketball legend Cheryl Miller is returning to TV this May to analyze WNBA games on NBC. Known for her sharp skills as a player, coach, and front-office leader, she’s joining the network as a studio analyst when top teams battle it out. Miller made