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French Ship Glides Through Hormuz, Hinting at Calm Between Paris and Tehran

April 3, 2026

A container vessel owned by CMA CGM, a French shipping firm, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz on April 2. The Malta‑flagged Kribi, heading south along Oman’s coast, became the first French‑owned ship to pass through since late‑February tensions erupted after U. S. and Israeli strikes on I

politics

Alaska’s Money‑Saving Debate: A 1976 Turning Point

April 3, 2026

The House of Representatives in Alaska, on March 25 1976, passed a change to the state constitution that would later become known as the Permanent Fund. The vote was 36‑1, with only one legislator opposing it. That single “no” came from Nels Anderson of Dillingham, who feared the state’s pipeline wo

sports

Reno’s Role in ESPN’s Early Days

April 3, 2026

In a surprising twist, the city of Reno is linked to the birth of one of America’s biggest sports networks. A new documentary called “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” will air on Monday, April 6 at 5:30 p. m. on ESPN. The film tells the story of Bill Rasmussen, who dreamed up a 24‑hour sports chann

science

Migraine and Blood Vessels: A Study That Says “No” to a New Target

April 3, 2026

The research set out to see if blocking a certain type of ion channel—called HCN—in the body could stop migraines that are triggered by opening potassium channels in blood vessels. The study used a double‑blind, placebo‑controlled design with adults who suffer from migraines without aura. Each parti

politics

A Quick Look at How Insurance Rules Are Shifting Your Healthcare Dollars

April 3, 2026

The government just changed how Medicare Advantage scores health plans, and the results are big money shifts. New rules cut the number of quality checks insurers face, adding about $18. 6 billion to their profits over the next ten years. These changes came faster and went further than experts guesse

technology

A Waukegan school turns sunshine into student support

April 3, 2026

A high school in Waukegan made a smart move by putting 932 solar panels on its big roof. The school used to pay a lot for electricity—now it saves over $94, 000 every year. That money now helps teens from families with fewer resources go to college instead of going toward power bills. The panels do

sports

Fighters who finish fast: McKinney takes Aspinall's quick-win record

April 3, 2026

Terrance McKinney just proved that ending fights quickly still matters in the UFC. At UFC Seattle, he knocked out Kyle Nelson in 24 seconds. That win was his eighth first-round finish in a row, pushing his average fight time to 2 minutes and 16 seconds. That beats Tom Aspinall's old record by two se

celebrities

Celebrities Turning 22‑79 on April 2

April 2, 2026

It’s a busy day for birthdays. The oldest star is singer Emmylou Harris, who celebrates 79 years and has earned a Grammy nod every year from 1976 to 1990. The next big name is actor Pedro Pascal, who turns 51 and will soon bring Mister Fantastic back to the Avengers movies. Emma Myers, a young actre

environment

Saving Billions by Turning Off the Lights

April 2, 2026

The idea of cutting energy costs by a huge amount might sound like science‑fiction, but it is really about getting smarter with what we already have. Instead of building new power plants or inventing exotic fuels, the trick is to use less electricity in the first place. When people talk about

business

Big‑Screen Bargains: Huge Savings on 75‑inch TVs

April 2, 2026

Many people think a big TV means a huge bill. A new sale from a major retailer is cutting prices on screens 75 inches and larger by up to half. That means you can get a massive picture for less than the usual cost, and if you’ve been dreaming of a home theater, now is the moment to act. People love