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High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Outs and Standout Players

April 30, 2026

Marshfield High’s baseball squad secured a decisive 8‑1 victory over Plymouth North, thanks to sophomore Teddie Holte’s dual contribution. He pitched five solid innings, allowing just one earned run and three hits while also driving in two runs at the plate. Senior first baseman Noah Feldman went 3‑

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Megan Thee Stallion Leaves Broadway Early Amid Personal Shake‑Ups

April 29, 2026

The rapper stepped off the stage at the New York theatre a full two weeks before her planned finale, announcing that her final night as Zidler in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” would be May 1 instead of the original May 17. She posted a brief note on Instagram with a bandaged‑heart emoji, thanking the

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Behind the laughter: What really matters when hosts join SNL

April 28, 2026

Every week, Saturday Night Live faces a fresh challenge: turning a guest host's ideas into live sketches in just days. Some hosts arrive with pages of jokes, while others just show up ready to perform. Kenan Thompson, a long-time cast member, has seen it all. He’s noticed a pattern among the most su

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Hogwarts Legacy 2 Looks Ahead as Paramount Takes the Helm

April 27, 2026

The future of the Harry Potter‑style adventure game may be brighter now that Paramount has secured control over Warner Bros. The acquisition, announced in late April for $111 billion, means that the studio’s popular franchises—including Game of Thrones and Harry Potter—will fall under Paramount Skyd

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Megan Thee Stallion Lights Up Broadway and Fashion

April 27, 2026

Megan steps onto the bright lights of a New York theater, taking on a role that breaks new ground for women in musical theatre. She becomes the first female actor to play Harold Zidler, showing that her rap background can translate into live stage performance. Her influence in style keeps growing

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Detroit Breaks Home Playoff Drought, Stays in Series

April 23, 2026

In a decisive win that snapped an 11‑game home losing streak, Detroit outscored Orlando 98-83 to keep the first‑round series alive. The Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham’s 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds, turned a tied game into a blowout in the third quarter. Their offense exploded 38-16, with

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AI Safety Protest Turns Violent: A Rising Concern

April 18, 2026

In recent weeks, a violent act targeted the residence of Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI. A 20‑year‑old named Daniel Moreno‑Gama allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail near the property’s gate. Police claim he was motivated by political or ideological beliefs, citing a document that warned AI

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Cold Weather Races Show How Climate Affects Running

April 18, 2026

The 2025 marathon in Boston was a shock to many. While the legendary 1976 race saw temperatures near 100°F and nearly half the runners quit, this year’s event started in the upper 30s to low 40s and climbed to about 50°F. Only a tiny fraction, 1. 5 percent of the 28, 854 starters, failed to finish.

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Stars Celebrate Another Birthday Day

April 12, 2026

This April 12, the world spotlights a mix of seasoned performers and rising talents. Among them is veteran actor Ed O’Neill, who turns 80; he once lent his voice to an octopus in the animated film “Finding Dory. ” The day also marks 79 for legendary talk‑show host David Letterman, a Ball State Unive

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High school sports roundup: Standout performances and close games

April 12, 2026

A mix of dominant pitchers and come-from-behind wins highlighted Friday’s high school sports action. In baseball, Parker Lawson of Bay Port delivered a masterclass, striking out 14 batters while allowing just one hit as his team shut out Pulaski 3-0. Meanwhile, Green Bay Preble needed extra innings