Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to ...

Officials identify victims of Louisiana shooting, children ages 3 to 11

Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, that police described as a "tragic domestic violence ...
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Prediction markets are a gamble we can’t afford | Seattle Times

Prediction market volumes surged in early 2026, with Kalshi and Polymarket recording $60B year-to-date, already exceeding all ...
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Winston-Salem Is the 70th-Best Large City in the U.S. to Start a Business (2026)

Winston-Salem, N.C., is the 70th-best large city in the U.S. to start a business in, according to a new WalletHub study. The study compared startup opportunities across 100 of the largest U.S. cities ...

Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

A confrontation is brewing over online exchanges that allow users to bet on everything from a sports game to when Jesus ...

Berry Tramel: From Grizzlies to grisly, it’s another Game 1 rout as Thunder opens playoffs

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams, right, passes the ball around Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) during the ...

Gary Varvel for Apr 20, 2026

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5 things to know about the $12.78 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027

Gov. Kevin Stitt on Thursday signed Senate Bill 1177, which provides a framework for the fiscal year 2027 state budget ...

Kendall Wells ties OU softball record for HRs in a season as Sooners win Arkansas series

No. 1 Oklahoma softball’s prolific offensive season continued Sunday in an 11-1 run-rule series finale win over No. 6 ...

Buffalo Is the 68th-Best Large City in the U.S. to Start a Business (2026)

Buffalo, N.Y., is the 68th-best large city in the U.S. to start a business in, according to a new WalletHub study. The study compared startup opportunities across 100 of the ...