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How Apple’s App Store Really Works Behind the Scenes

April 30, 2026

The App Store started small in 2008 with just 500 apps but now holds over 1. 8 million. Most come from outside developers—99. 99% to be exact. Most apps (85%) don’t pay Apple anything, yet the store still generates $1. 3 trillion globally in 2024. In South Korea alone, transactions hit $27 billion.

environment

Planned burns aim to help Ottawa County parks thrive

April 30, 2026

Ottawa County parks will see controlled fires over three days next month as part of efforts to keep natural areas healthy. Teams will burn small sections at three parks from May 1 to 3, but only if weather conditions cooperate. If winds are too strong or humidity too low, the work gets postponed. Th

sports

Reno’s soccer team faces a year-long wait for its new home

April 30, 2026

Reno’s upcoming professional soccer team won’t step onto the field until 2028, pushing back its first season by a full year. The delay comes as the stadium and surrounding entertainment district slowly take shape in South Reno. Work begins this fall after permits are approved, but the original 2027

health

What British South Asians say about fighting back against depression

April 30, 2026

Living with depression that keeps coming back is tougher than many realise. For British South Asians, the struggle often starts before they even try to get help. Treatment options exist, but reaching them isn’t simple. Many face two big hurdles: their mental health needs aren’t always understood, an

business

IBM Brings New Tech Hub and 750 Jobs to Chicago’s South Side

April 30, 2026

Chicago is getting a major tech boost with IBM’s plans to open a new innovation center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. The company will add 750 full-time jobs over five years, covering fields like cybersecurity, AI, and data science. The state has already poured $500 million into

finance

Global Markets React to Oil Surge and Mixed Stock Movements

April 29, 2026

Markets around the world showed a split picture today. While most major stock indices moved only slightly, oil prices jumped over three percent, driven by worries about the ongoing conflict in Iran and its impact on the Strait of Hormuz. In the United States, futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jon

politics

Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison

April 29, 2026

The former president of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been handed a seven‑year prison term by an appeals court. The judge found that Yoon resisted arrest and avoided a required cabinet meeting before he declared martial law in December 2024. Yoon had already been given a life sentence for leadi

sports

Future NFL Stars: A Fresh Look at the 2027 Draft Class

April 29, 2026

The 2027 draft may seem far away, but the talent pool is already shaping up to be one of the richest in recent memory. A standout quarterback from Texas shows a blend of size, agility, and creativity that could make him the top pick. His ability to stay calm in pressure situations and deliver und

politics

Surprise Attack in Mali: What Happens Next?

April 29, 2026

Residents across Mali woke to gunfire and explosions as rebel groups entered the capital, Bamako. The assault was carried out by two organisations: the Azawad Liberation Front and a group linked to al‑Qaeda. The rebels killed the defence minister and took control of the northern city Kidal, which wa

science

Researchers uncover ancient family ties in China’s ethnic groups

April 29, 2026

Scientists recently dug deeper into the genetic roots of two ethnic groups in Sichuan, China. They studied 100 people from the Qiang and Yi communities. Their goal? To map out how these groups connect genetically to others nearby. The findings show big similarities between the Qiang, Yi, and other