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Taiwan Boosts Island Defences Amid Rising Chinese Activity

April 2, 2026

Taiwan is set to reinforce its military presence on the Pratas Islands, a group of reefs located at the northern edge of the South China Sea. The islands lie more than 400 kilometres from Taiwan’s main coast, making them a potential target for Chinese forces. Because the Pratas are only lightly g

sports

Italy’s Soccer System Under Scrutiny After Three‑Year World Cup Gap

April 2, 2026

The Italian sports minister urged the head of the national football federation to step down after Italy failed again to qualify for a World Cup. A penalty shoot‑out defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff stage was the latest blow, following losses to Sweden in 2018 and North Macedonia in

finance

Personal Finance Made Simple: A New Way to Plan Your Future

April 2, 2026

Thrive Financial Services is reshaping how people think about retirement by putting learning at the heart of its approach. Instead of treating money planning like a one‑size‑fits‑all spreadsheet, the firm uses a step‑by‑step guide called R. O. U. T. E. ® that looks at risk, income, health, taxes and

politics

War in Lebanon: A Long‑Term Crisis

April 2, 2026

Lebanon is now in the second month of a fierce conflict between Israel and the Iranian‑backed group Hezbollah. The fighting has pushed more than one million people out of their homes, and the Prime Minister says there is no clear end in sight. The Israeli army has launched air strikes and holds f

education

St. Xavier Secures 16‑Acre Campus for Future Growth

April 2, 2026

St. Xavier High School has bought a 16‑acre plot south of its current grounds for $7. 2 million, turning the former Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science site into a temporary office hub while its own buildings undergo renovation. The new location at 645 W. North Bend Road in Finneytown will host

weather

Mixed Weather Ahead: Sunny, Showers and a Cold Front

April 2, 2026

The day starts with clouds covering most of the area, but some spots will feel warm and sunny. In the northern parts, temperatures stay around 50 degrees while clouds linger low. Down south and west, heat rises to the mid‑70s or even 80s, with clear patches of sunshine breaking through. The forecas

crime

New lottery scandal rocks Lexington County after stolen ticket scam

April 2, 2026

A Lexington County man now faces fraud charges after allegedly swapping a real lottery ticket with a fake one worth $500 back in 2022. The incident came to light when lottery officials noticed something odd about a winning ticket claimed at a local convenience store. Instead of paying out the winner

opinion

Can Mat-Su power its future with local energy?

April 2, 2026

Alaska spends a lot of time saying no to new energy ideas before really thinking them through. Every big project faces the same loud warnings—air will get worse, rivers will be harmed, salmon will vanish—no matter if it’s a road, a mine, or a power plant. But when you look closer, some projects migh

celebrities

Tiger Woods' latest legal trouble: what happens next?

April 2, 2026

Tiger Woods, the famous golfer, got pulled over in Florida recently after his car swerved and hit another vehicle. Police say he was driving under the influence, though his breath test showed no alcohol in his system. Still, he refused a drug test, which could add to his legal trouble. Unlike his 20

sports

North Texas Welcomes Two World Cup Teams

April 2, 2026

Two European soccer teams, Czechia and Sweden, have picked North Texas for their training and living quarters during the upcoming World Cup. Czechia will stay in Mansfield at a brand-new $85 million stadium still under construction, while Sweden will train in Frisco at Toyota Stadium, home to FC Dal