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Taylor defeats Lazar in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Judge Chris Taylor won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race over conservative candidate Maria Lazar on Tuesday. The victory increases the number of liberal justices on the court to...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 9:46 PM EDT

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Latest economic developments in the Middle East war

This AFP roundup lists the latest economic events tied to the Middle East war. It compiles recent developments and their potential global economic implications.

Published Apr 7, 2026, 9:17 PM EDT

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Kataeb Hezbollah releases U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson

Iraq’s armed group Kataeb Hezbollah released U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson on Tuesday, a week after she was kidnapped in Baghdad. The Iranian-backed group and U.S. authorities both confirmed...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 9:17 PM EDT

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Easton plants cedar to honor Lebanese immigrants

Members of Easton’s longstanding Lebanese community gathered Tuesday to plant a cedar in honor of their past, present and future. The tree, grown from a seed traced to...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 8:16 PM EDT

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Trump backs off threats, offers two-week ceasefire with Iran

Late Tuesday, President Trump said he is pulling back on threats to attack Iranian bridges, power plants and other civilian targets if Iran agrees to a two-week ceasefire...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 7:11 PM EDT

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Monroe County residential sales, March 23–29

This is a listing of all residential property transfers in Monroe County reported during the week of March 23. There were 83 transactions posted; the median sale during...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 7:06 PM EDT

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Brownie brittle

Brownie brittle delivers the crunchy, chocolatey edge lovers crave, with a satisfying snap in every bite. This version is finished with chocolate chips (don’t skip them) and can...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT

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Turtle Bars

These bake-sale–style Turtle Bars layer a sandy, soft buttery crust with a doubled caramel filling, toasted pecans and a smooth chocolate topping for a rich, indulgent treat. The...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT

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Anthropic's Claude Mythos Exposes Software Weaknesses

Anthropic said Tuesday that its yet-to-be-released artificial intelligence model, Claude Mythos, has proven keenly adept at exposing software weaknesses. The company highlighted the model’s ability to identify flaws...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 6:52 PM EDT

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McIlroy chases Masters repeat at lightning-fast Augusta

Rory McIlroy is aiming for a rare consecutive Masters victory when the 90th tournament begins Thursday at Augusta National. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau lead...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT

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Nordstrom sale: HOKA sneakers starting at $50

Nordstrom’s End of Season Sale is offering significant markdowns on HOKA sneakers, with some styles available for as little as $50. These popular shoes are selling quickly, so...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT

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CPAC attendees strongly back Trump’s tariffs

Attendees of the annual Conservative Political Action Conference strongly support President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs. The Center Square reports CPAC participants are among the Americans most supportive...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT