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Horoscope: April 17, 2026 — Haiku Day and Aries New Moon

April 17 is Haiku Day, honoring the Japanese poetic form that centers on nature, the passing seasons and ephemeral beauty; western learners often use a five-seven-five syllable pattern...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 5:55 AM EDT

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Depardieu drops lawsuit over 2023 TV report

French actor Gerard Depardieu on Friday dropped a lawsuit against broadcaster France Televisions. The legal action concerned a 2023 television report that portrayed him as making sexual comments...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 5:42 AM EDT

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Friend’s “even split” leaves me paying for her drinks

A reader says her friend always insists on splitting restaurant checks evenly, regardless of what each person orders. The friend frequently orders cocktails and appetizers while the reader...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT

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G. Love says fake app stole $420,000 from him

Popular musician G. Love, a Philadelphia native, revealed he downloaded a malicious app on his laptop that led to $420,000 being stolen. He shared the loss on social...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

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Final 2026 NFL mock draft: Experts’ 1st-round picks

With the 2026 NFL draft less than a week away, PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Nick Farabaugh release their final joint mock draft. Their roundup offers first-round projections for...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

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Gerard Depardieu drops lawsuit against France Televisions

French actor Gerard Depardieu on Friday dropped a lawsuit against broadcaster France Televisions. The suit challenged a 2023 television report that portrayed him as making sexual comments about...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT

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Japan names 40°C days "cruelly hot"

Japan's weather agency announced on Friday that days with temperatures of 40°C (104°F) or higher will be designated "cruelly hot" (kokusho-bi). The new label reflects the increasing frequency...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT