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UAE’s OPEC Exit Shakes Oil World

April 28, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has left the oil cartel, a move that could change how global markets work. Before, Qatar and Angola had left OPEC, but their exits didn’t shake the group much because they produce little oil. The UAE is a big producer, second only to Saudi Arabia and Iraq, so its departure i

crypto

Pepeto’s Presale Rises as XRP Eyes a $5 Future

April 28, 2026

The crypto scene is buzzing with Pepeto, a new token that has already attracted more than nine million dollars in its early sale. Even as market sentiment remains cautious, investors are drawn to Pepeto’s promise of a zero‑fee exchange powered by artificial intelligence. The platform scans trades ac

finance

Robinhood’s Crypto Drop Sends Shares Down

April 28, 2026

The trading app saw its first quarterly profit in a year slip to $346 million, or 38 cents per share, just shy of analysts’ forecast. Revenue hit $1. 07 billion, down from the expected $1. 14 billion, thanks mainly to gains in stocks and options while crypto fees fell sharply. Crypto trading revenu

entertainment

Halloween Fun at the Magic Kingdom in 2026

April 28, 2026

In 2026, the Magic Kingdom will host its annual Halloween party with fresh twists on classic favorites. Guests can meet spooky characters such as Jack Skellington, Sally, and a host of Disney villains that will wander the streets for the first time this season. Classic couples like Ariel and Eric, a

education

Grad Workers Stand Up for Fair Pay at UIC

April 28, 2026

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeing a wave of protest as about two thousand graduate students, who help teach and research, demand better wages. These workers have been negotiating with school leaders for a year but could not agree on a new contract, so they began striking last Monday.

sports

Patriots Linebacker Skips Ankle Surgery, Keeps the Game Going

April 28, 2026

Robert Spillane hurt his ankle early in the Patriots’ AFC title win over Denver. He tried to stay on the field, but had to leave when pain got worse. The injury could have hurt him in the Super Bowl two weeks later, so he was listed on the injury report. Yet he played against Seattle and made four t

politics

Former NIH Officer Charged Over COVID Record Missteps

April 28, 2026

A grand jury in Maryland has brought charges against David Mor — a senior figure at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the height of the pandemic. The case centers on alleged attempts to hide and alter federal records from April 2020 through December 2022, including dat

crime

How to Publish a Loved One’s Obituary in the Newspaper

April 28, 2026

Submitting an obituary is easier than it looks. First, pick your method: email the required checklist to obits@pioneerpress. com or use the online portal. If you need help, call 651‑228‑5263 for guidance. You’ll need basic details: the deceased’s name, your full contact info, and a photo in JPEG or

politics

Health CEOs Face Cost Questions in Congress

April 28, 2026

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to probe why health care costs keep climbing. Instead of defending their own practices, the CEOs from big hospital groups stepped up to point out how political decisions by the opposing party push prices higher. Earlier this year, insurance lea

opinion

San Diego’s Arts: A Call to Keep the Beat Alive

April 28, 2026

A city budget shows what a community values. In San Diego’s upcoming plan for 2026‑27, the mayor proposed cutting $11. 8 million from arts funding. That move signals to residents that the city no longer sees culture as essential. The Old Globe, a local theatre, argues otherwise. Arts generate more