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Alex Holland steps into a new role in the Pacific Northwest

April 25, 2026

Alex Holland wasn't chasing fame or a flashy promotion when he moved to Pierce County. After years of high-stress city policing, he chose a quieter assignment near coastal forests and small-town streets. The change would test his skills more than his old job ever did. Instead of following a standard

sports

NFL insiders knew about Vrabel and Russini’s bond long before photos surfaced

April 25, 2026

Sports media watchers noticed something unusual when the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini photos appeared. This wasn’t just another celebrity gossip moment—it revealed how easily personal connections can influence professional perceptions. Insiders at NFL meetings months earlier had already seen the two t

sports

Big changes for Arkansas Razorbacks as tennis programs end after 70 years

April 25, 2026

The Arkansas Razorbacks are making a major shift by dropping both men's and women's tennis programs after spring competitions. This move reduces the total sports offered by the university to 17. The decision follows a "difficult" review process that considered financial sustainability and evolving c

business

Golf’s Big Shift: Fewer Jobs, Smarter Spending

April 24, 2026

The PGA Tour just let go of 56 full-time workers—about 4% of its team. Another 73 open spots won’t be filled either. But here’s the twist: they’re planning to add at least 30 new full-time roles soon. Why the shuffle? Money talks. A $1. 5 billion cash injection from a private equity group last year

entertainment

Celebrity Crowd Lights Up Lakers‑Rockets Game

April 22, 2026

The second match of the NBA playoffs between Houston and Los Angeles drew a crowd that felt like a movie set. Fans on the court were surrounded by familiar faces from movies, music and sports. Will Ferrell was there to cheer on the Lakers, while NFL star Matthew Stafford watched from the sidel

politics

Chip‑tool Push: U. S. Lawmakers Face China’s Memory Rise

April 22, 2026

Micron, a leading U. S. memory‑chip maker, has urged Congress to tighten rules that limit the sale of advanced equipment to Chinese competitors. The company argues that stronger action is needed so China cannot dominate the memory‑chip sector, much like it has in solar technology and other industrie

celebrities

Jobs before fame: fast-food tales of today’s stars

April 22, 2026

Many well-known figures started their careers flipping burgers or scooping ice cream, long before they became household names. Tim Cook, now a tech billionaire, began his first paid job at 14 at a small burger stand in Alabama, earning just over a dollar an hour. He later described this early work a

sports

Unexpected Upsets Shake Up NBA Playoffs

April 21, 2026

The first round of the playoffs kicked off with a surprise that rattled the Eastern Conference. Detroit, the top seed, lost to Orlando, who entered as the lowest ranked team. The Magic won 112‑101, with Paolo Banchero scoring 23 points and all five starters adding at least 16. Detroit’s offense falt

celebrities

Celebrities Turning a Year Older on April 19

April 19, 2026

On this day, several well‑known figures celebrate new birthdays. Actress Ashley Judd marks her 58th year and had directed a segment of the 2013 TV movie “Call Me Crazy. ” Actor James Franco, now 48, released two films last year, titled “Bunny‑Man” and “Squali. ” Kate Hudson turns 47; she earned an O

politics

Unexpected Twist in Illinois Corruption Trial

April 18, 2026

The “ComEd Four” case, once seen as a headline story of state corruption, has taken an unpredictable turn. A recent decision by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the convictions of two key defendants, former ComEd chief Anne Pramaggiore and retired lobbyist Michael McClain. The reversal ca