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Girls Track Teams Shine in Weekend Invitational Meets

May 3, 2026

A group of high school track teams from Illinois just wrapped up a busy weekend of competitions with some impressive results. Downers Grove North’s girls team took first place at Glenbard North’s invitational, beating Lockport by 47 points. Their athletes won multiple events: Gianna Modica ran the 8

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Celebrity Crowd Lights Up Lakers‑Rockets Clash

April 30, 2026

The Crypto. com Arena buzzed with star power during Game 5 of the Lakers‑Rockets series, turning a regular NBA matchup into a celebrity spectacle. The screen’s own Jason Sudekis, known from the Apple TV hit “Ted Lasso, ” watched courtside as the new Season 4 trailer debuted, adding a touch of TV

politics

Journalist Killed in Lebanon After Israeli Airstrike

April 23, 2026

The body of a Lebanese reporter was pulled from the wreckage of a house in southern Lebanon late Wednesday night. The house had been struck by an Israeli air raid, and the journalist died hours after the blast. Israeli forces said they were targeting Hezbollah fighters who had crossed a “forward

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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

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Celebrities and Athletes Turn Lakers‑Rockets Game Into a Star‑Studded Showcase

April 19, 2026

The NBA playoffs drew a crowd that went beyond the hardwood. At Crypto. com Arena, Game 1 of the first‑round clash between Houston and Los Angeles featured a mix of music stars, actors, and former players all packed into the expanded courtside area. Travis Scott seemed to sync his beats with ever

sports

How Jackie Robinson’s Number 42 Became a Symbol of Change

April 16, 2026

April 15 isn’t just another date on the sports calendar. It’s the day Jackie Robinson stepped onto the field in 1947 and changed baseball forever. More than seven decades later, his impact still echoes across the sport. This year, Major League Baseball teams are honoring that legacy in a big way—eve

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A Small Film with Big Screen Dreams

April 16, 2026

A Gujarati film named "Last Film Show" is making waves across Europe, starting with a June release in France. Originally called "Chhello Show, " this drama about a boy’s love for cinema was India’s pick for the Oscars in 2023. It didn’t win but still got noticed, earning spots on shortlists and winn

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Celebrities Born in Late April – A Quick Snapshot

April 13, 2026

In late April, the entertainment world celebrates a wide array of talent. On the 19th, veteran actress Elinor Donahue turns 89, while musician Alan Price of The Animals reaches 84. That same day, actor Tim Curry turns 80 and the late Suge Knight of Death Row Records marks his 61st year. Moving to Ap

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When Softball Dreams Turn Sour

April 10, 2026

Two former softball players, Kylie Bennett and Cassidy Blackwell, say their love for the game was crushed by their coach, Angie Nicholson, and her husband Rick. They played under the couple at different schools years apart, but their stories share the same dark theme. Bennett played for Nicholson a

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Next Netflix crime comedy steps out of its comfort zone

April 7, 2026

Netflix is cooking up a sequel that throws out the usual crime-comedy playbook. After a year-long shoot across England and Italy wrapped in late 2025, the show now promises a twist: less polished London settings, more rugged countryside and glitzy Italian lake views. Theo James, who plays family enf