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Tens of Thousands Gather in Tokyo to Welcome BTS

Tens of thousands of excited fans gathered at a landmark Tokyo stadium Friday to watch K-pop megastars BTS. The concerts were the group's first performances outside South Korea...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 6:39 AM EDT

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'Gomorrah' author Roberto Saviano cleared of defamation charges

An Italian court has cleared mafia bestseller 'Gomorrah' author and journalist Roberto Saviano of defamation charges brought by far-right deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini, his lawyer said Friday....

Published Apr 17, 2026, 6:33 AM EDT

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Troy Baker Says ‘Only Humans’ Can Make Art

Millions of gamers may not know Troy Baker’s face but would recognize his voice from roles such as the heartbroken father Joel in The Last of Us and...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 6:08 AM EDT

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Two affordable housing projects break ground in Easton

Two affordable housing projects broke ground this week in Easton. The developments aim to create both rental units and homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income residents.

Published Apr 17, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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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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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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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