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- It’s Never Been More Expensive to Be a Pet Parent. Here’s Exactly How Much.
The average annual cost of pet ownership is $4,272, totaling over $50,000 over a 12-year lifespan.
- The “cake” being pushed in front of Xi is getting bigger and bigger
Xi Jinping's growing influence in China
- 0418-Nation/world news in brief
Cuban man dies by suicide in ICE detention in Miami
- Sports briefs: Cubs expect Horton to miss up to 16 months
Cubs pitcher Cade Horton to miss 15-16 months due to elbow surgery
- Boys prep track and field: Clayton Ridge looks to improve
Clayton Ridge seeks to improve in track and field after being the lone area team in the Upper Iowa Conference
- MLB roundup: Cubs hammer Mets
Cubs beat Mets 12-4
- USHL: Saints take series opener from Muskegon
The Dubuque Fighting Saints scored two goals to take a 4-3 lead.
- NBA roundup: Magic throttle Hornets to earn No. 8 seed
Orlando Magic defeat Charlotte Hornets 121-90 to earn 8th seed
- Men's college volleyball: Defending champ ousts Loras in D-III tourney
Liberal College takes down Loras 3-0 in Men's DIII volleyball tournament
- Cyr: Hungary election reconfirms democracy
Hungarian Civic Alliance loses election, Viktor Orban loses power
- Victims in fatal New Market plane crash identified
Two men identified as victims of fatal plane crash in New Market
- Wellen Park group chasing North Port de-annexation to bring case to Florida Supreme Court
Residents of Wellen Park seek Florida Supreme Court intervention to pursue de-annexation from North Port.
- Nature Notes – The roots of Earth Day
April marks the beginning of spring, signaling the end of winter and the start of new growth.
- Amazon dropped the price of a $525 Bulova watch with 100 meters of water resistance to $287
Amazon drops Bulova watch price by $238
- Los Angeles Times Announces Winners of 46th Annual Book Prizes
Los Angeles Times announces 46th Annual Book Prizes winners
- How to Design a Healing Garden This Spring – Stress-Reducing Plants and Layouts That Really Work to Reduce Cortisol
Key tip: Choose plants with calming scents and colors, such as lavender and bluebells, to reduce cortisol levels.
- Ethan Embry Joins Cast Of Prime Video’s ‘Cross’ For Season 3 As Series Regular
Ethan Embry joins Prime Video's 'Cross' series regular cast
- NFL mock draft 2026: New York Jets select Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
- Inside the fallout of the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel photos - ESPN
ESPN fires reporter after photos surface of her with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel
- Meet Nelson: Featured Pet for April 17, 2026
Nelson is a 7-year-old dog with brown eyes and fur, looking for a loyal home at the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus.
- Spark Workshops Friday 4/17/2026
Glass Blowing
- Denton 911 callers report naked man outside restaurant pressed himself on cars
A 34-year-old man was arrested after allegedly pressing his nude body against cars outside a downtown restaurant in Denton on Thursday night.
- Plaza Retail REIT Announces Date of First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call
Plaza Retail REIT to release Q1 2026 financial results on May 14, 2026, and host a conference call.
- The First 10 Members of the Modern-Day Guardians of the Galaxy, Ranked by Power
The original Guardians of the Galaxy team included the Nova Corps, the Silver Surfer, and Martinex, while the modern team includes Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, Gamora, and Mantis.
- 'Tall waves moving in slow motion': Here's how oily oceans on Saturn's giant moon Titan may behave
Titan's waves are unlike anything seen on Earth, with extremely low gravity and unique liquid properties making them behave in slow motion.
- Descendants say the theft of body parts from Pennsylvania grave sites is not a victimless crime
Desecration of grave sites in Pennsylvania sparks outrage
- Descendants say the theft of body parts from Pennsylvania grave sites is not a victimless crime
Desecration of graves for human remains sparks outrage and calls for increased security measures.
- Descendants say the theft of body parts from Pennsylvania grave sites is not a victimless crime
Pennsylvania authorities investigate theft of human remains from graves
- Descendants say the theft of body parts from Pennsylvania grave sites is not a victimless crime
Thefts of body parts spark outrage
- Descendants say the theft of body parts from Pennsylvania grave sites is not a victimless crime
Thefts of human remains from Pennsylvania graves have occurred for decades, with some incidents dating back to the 1960s.
- Descendants say the theft of body parts from Pennsylvania grave sites is not a victimless crime
Theft of human remains from Pennsylvania grave sites sparks outrage and raises questions about the definition of a victimless crime.
- Descendants say the theft of body parts from Pennsylvania grave sites is not a victimless crime
Theft of body parts from Pennsylvania grave sites has been linked to organized crime rings.
- Descendants say the theft of body parts from Pennsylvania grave sites is not a victimless crime
Grave site thefts spark outrage and concern in Pennsylvania
- Descendants say the theft of body parts from Pennsylvania grave sites is not a victimless crime
Grave sites targeted in Pennsylvania
- CTC inspires young entrepreneurs through Lemonade Day University
CTC's Net Impact Chapter hosts Lemonade Day University to teach young entrepreneurs the fundamentals of business and prepare them for the annual event.
- Ga bill opens lawmakers to scrutiny for alleged improprieties
Lawmakers face potential backlash for alleged improprieties.
- Matador Technologies Acquires 2 Bitcoin Using ATM Program Proceeds and Deploys Holdings into Yield Generation Strategy with Galaxy
Matador Technologies acquires 2 Bitcoin using ATM program proceeds and deploys into yield generation strategy with Galaxy.
- Global Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Advisory Services Market Outlook 2026-2036: China & India Lead Growth as Anthesis Group, Valpak Expand Global Compliance Capabilities
Global EPR advisory services market to expand rapidly, driven by tightening environmental regulations and increasing demand for outsourced sustainability expertise.
- Report: Anthony Gordon’s versatility is key to Bayern Munich’s interest, though price could be an issue
Anthony Gordon is a potential transfer target for Bayern Munich.
- Aledo to hold summer cleanup instead of spring cleanup
Aledo is switching from a spring cleanup to a summer cleanup event.
- APi Group Announces the Acquisition of Wtech Fire Group
APi Group Corporation to acquire Wtech Fire Group, a comprehensive provider of fire protection and detection solutions across Europe, with expected closing in 2H 2026.
- Community: Ascension Kiwanis donates defibrillator to Gonzales Baptist Academy
Ascension Kiwanis donates defibrillator to Gonzales Baptist Academy.
- Tanker Fleet Heads to Load U.S. Oil as Middle East Supply Crumbles
Asian buyers rush to load US crude as Middle East supply crumbles
- Oil Swings Wildly as War Headlines Rattle Markets
Oil prices surged amid US-Iran tensions, with WTI crude reaching $89.23 by Thursday night.
- Drake: Donald Trump and Wyoming’s crowded House race
Drake, a Republican, is running for Wyoming's at-large congressional seat