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A Chick‑fil‑A Incident Leaves One Dead and Six Injured

April 13, 2026

In Union Township, New Jersey, a shooting at a Chick‑fil‑A on Route 22 near Gelb Avenue caused one death and six injuries, with authorities still searching for the suspect. Police were alerted around 9 p. m. Saturday after reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers discovered seven victims inside th

politics

City‑Owned Grocery Store Coming to East Harlem

April 13, 2026

The city plans a new supermarket in the heart of East Harlem, aiming to give residents cheaper food and fresh choices. The project will cost about $30 million and uses the existing La Marqueta site, a former marketplace beneath train tracks. City officials said they will finish construction before t

entertainment

Broadway’s New Titanic Hit Turns the Ship into a Pop‑Culture Party

April 13, 2026

A fresh show has taken center stage on the St. James Theatre, turning the classic 1997 blockbuster into a lively musical mash‑up that mixes beloved songs with sharp satire. The production, called Titaníque, is a tongue‑in‑cheek take on the famous film, using its iconic love story and dramatic moment

politics

Citadelle Tragedy: A Pride Shattered by a Deadly Stampede

April 13, 2026

The Citadelle Laferrière, perched high in Haiti’s mountains, has long symbolised the nation’s resilience and ingenuity. Many Haitians remember climbing its rugged paths as a rite of passage, dreaming that the fortress would stand for their future. Yet this week the same stone walls became a scene of

politics

Killearn’s 1982 vote and the surprising power of a few ballots

April 13, 2026

In 1982, a quiet neighborhood near Tallahassee made a clear choice. Residents in Killearn Estates voted against joining the city by a noticeable margin. Their own neighborhoods rejected the idea, with small precincts showing more "no" votes than "yes. " Yet somehow, the final result still counted as

politics

Venezuela's Oil Mess: Can Change Actually Happen?

April 13, 2026

A Venezuelan oil executive once trusted the system—until it turned against him. In 2017, Gustavo Cárdenas (name changed for clarity) landed a top job at Citgo, the U. S. arm of Venezuela’s state oil company. Just months later, he was arrested in Caracas, thrown into a military prison, and convicted

environment

Salmon Fishing Back in California Waters After Three-Year Break

April 13, 2026

Three years after commercial salmon fishing vanished from California’s coast, the pause has finally lifted. Federal officials recently gave the green light for limited fishing to restart in 2024. The decision follows a boost in salmon numbers, thanks partly to wetter winters that ended a severe drou

environment

Community Green Day Sparks Hope in DeKalb

April 12, 2026

The campus of Northern Illinois University buzzed with excitement on Saturday as DeKalb County Earth Fest returned for its third year. The celebration, built through a partnership between DeCarbon DeKalb and the university, aimed to connect people with nature without heavy guilt. The opening keynot

opinion

Utah’s Hidden Stories Unveiled

April 12, 2026

Paragraph 1 The state of Utah holds many secrets that most people overlook. Recent reports reveal new angles on politics, education, and history that challenge common assumptions. Paragraph 2 Investigations show how certain political figures have used religious rhetoric to shape public opinio

opinion

Do Low Taxes Mean More Smiles? A New Look at State Happiness

April 12, 2026

A recent comparison of state tax rates and happiness scores shows that the answer is not as simple as “pay less, feel better. ” Researchers used a method that adds up property, income and sales taxes as a share of the average person’s earnings to rank states by tax burden. The state with the lowest