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Wrong‑Target Arrest Sparks County Investigation

April 13, 2026

A Minnesota county is digging into a federal raid that ended with the wrong man being taken from his home. In January, agents entered a St. Paul house with guns drawn, handcuffed an individual named ChongLy “Scott” Thao, and forced him out into the snow wearing only underwear and sandals. Thao later

sports

Rangers Face A’s: Who Wins the Betting Battle?

April 13, 2026

The Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics will clash in a four‑game stretch that starts on Monday night at Sutter Health Park. Both teams sit at 8–7, but the A’s have been on a hot streak, winning five straight games, including a 1‑0 victory over the Mets where their pitching shut out the oppositi

politics

Phone Freedom: Most Americans Want to Switch Carriers Easily

April 13, 2026

A new survey shows that nine out of ten people in the United States want to be able to move their phones when they change providers. The study was done by Fabrizio Ward and it found that 93 % of voters think unlocking a phone should be as simple as keeping their number. Support is strong acros

politics

Records Vanishing: A Quiet Loss of History

April 13, 2026

The U. S. has long been a keeper of public records, letting citizens look back at government actions. People can request files through freedom‑of‑information laws and courts have upheld that right. In past decades, archives grew with paper piles and digital snapshots of former presidents. Even on

politics

Oil Companies Push for Legal Shield From Climate Lawsuits

April 13, 2026

Oil firms have long known that burning their fuels can harm the planet. Yet they hid proof and misled people for decades, blocking clean energy progress. Scientists and activists sued these companies to recover money for damages caused by climate disasters that were worsened by the fuels. The

sports

Rory McIlroy Wins Back‑to‑Back Masters, Phil Mickelson Offers Praise

April 13, 2026

Rory McIlroy secured his second straight Masters title, a feat that earned him a shout‑out from fellow champion Phil Mickelson. Mickelson, who has claimed the green jacket three times himself, celebrated Rory’s triumph on social media, calling the victory “exciting” and noting that two consecutiv

finance

Clover Games Declares Bankruptcy After Massive Debt Crunch

April 13, 2026

The South Korean developer Clover Games filed for bankruptcy on the 9th, ending all game services. An audit released a few days later exposed the numbers that forced this decision. Clover’s chief, Yoon Sung-guk, poured more than ₩3 billion of his own money into the company over three years, but tha

politics

Pope Speaks Up, Trump Fires Back

April 13, 2026

The newly elected Pope, who was born in the United States, took a stand against President Trump’s recent criticism of his messages about peace and war. Speaking from the airplane heading to Algeria, he said that his calls for calm come straight from Christian teaching and that he is not afraid of th

politics

Extra Day of Voting Shakes Up Peru’s Election Countdown

April 13, 2026

The final vote count for Peru’s presidential race will not be available until at least Monday, because officials had to grant an extra day of voting. The decision came after problems at polling stations caused many people in Peru and abroad to miss their chance to vote. Over 52, 000 citizens l

entertainment

A New Roller‑Coaster: Dan Levy’s Leap from Cozy Towns to Crime Comedy

April 13, 2026

Dan Levy, best known for the beloved series that ended five years ago, once wondered if he would ever revisit that world. He even toyed with the idea of a sequel, but the loss of a key cast member made it impossible. Instead, he branched out into projects that surprised many: hosting a cooking show,