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A colorful art project brightens an empty downtown spot

April 18, 2026

A vacant storefront in downtown Ann Arbor got a surprise glow-up last month, but not the kind that usually leads to new business. Instead of a "For Rent" sign, the windows of the old Downtown Home and Garden now feature playful art from University of Michigan students. Their project includes whimsic

politics

Plan to Move Iran's Nuclear Material to the US Takes Shape

April 18, 2026

Plans are in motion for the United States to team up with Iran to gather enriched uranium from the country and transport it back home. The plan was shared by a top US official who spoke to the press recently. The official described the process as a slow-moving operation involving large machinery to

sports

Celtics and Sixers ready for playoff clash as fans bring the heat

April 18, 2026

Boston’s TD Garden is always loud, but playoff games crank it up even more. Playing there for five years, Sam Hauser knows how crazy the crowd gets when the Celtics take the floor. Before their first-round matchup with Philadelphia, he made sure to praise the fans. "They bring energy every game, " H

sports

Maban Jabriel picks Maryland for next basketball chapter

April 18, 2026

A 6'9" basketball player just made a big move by choosing Maryland for his next season. Maban Jabriel, who played for Queens University last year, recently visited the Maryland basketball program and decided it was the right fit. His choice came after considering several other schools during his tra

crime

Behind the Headlines: A Week in True Crime Cases

April 18, 2026

This week, several high-profile cases made headlines, each revealing different layers of justice and human drama. In one instance, newly uncovered documents shed light on an investigation that had stalled for months. A crucial piece of evidence—once overlooked—suddenly became central, forcing people

technology

AI steps into science labs to speed up drug research

April 18, 2026

OpenAI’s newest AI model, named after DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin, isn’t built to write poems or plan dinner menus. Instead, it’s trained to dig through mountains of scientific data to help researchers find new medicines faster. Drug development usually takes over a decade, but this tool could cut

crypto

Iran’s Bitcoin experiment: Can crypto bypass oil sanctions?

April 18, 2026

Iran is testing a bold idea: charging oil tankers in Bitcoin to dodge US sanctions. The plan targets the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world’s oil passes. Instead of dollars or local currency, ships might pay fees in BTC. But how practical is this? Experts debate whether Bitcoin’s speed

politics

Ukraine Offers Middle East a Playbook for Sea Safety

April 18, 2026

Ukraine’s president recently pitched an idea at a global video meeting: teaming up to keep ships safe in the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman that sees a huge chunk of the world’s oil pass through. He argued that how countries handle Hormuz now could set a patt

entertainment

How one person cut through L. A. 's red tape to save film shoots

April 18, 2026

Los Angeles once struggled to keep big productions from leaving town. Too many city departments worked separately, each with its own rules and delays. Enter Steve Kang, hired to act like a fast-track fixer. His goal wasn’t to change laws but to connect the dots between agencies. One test came when t

religion

Evangelicals Face a Moral Crossroads Over Immigration

April 17, 2026

The debate is heating up inside churches across the nation. Many believers wonder whether backing strict immigration rules matches their faith’s teachings about compassion and justice. Some leaders point to biblical passages that speak of war or judgment, using them to support the current policy.