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Pershing Square launches takeover bid for Universal Music

American hedge fund Pershing Square, led by activist investor Bill Ackman, announced it had offered to buy Universal Music Group in a merger. Pershing Square said it believed...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 6:21 AM EDT

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Voter forum set for Democrats in Pa. 7th District primary

The Lehigh County Democratic Committee will host a candidate forum Tuesday, April 7, at Cedar Crest College for the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. Bob Brooks,...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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Eagles make major first-round trade in mock draft

The NFL draft is a couple weeks away, and in our latest mock draft the Philadelphia Eagles make a major first-round trade. The move alters the team's draft...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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Horoscope for April 7, 2026: Everyone grows at different rates

The horoscope observes that in spring we’re reminded everyone grows at different rates, and you may decide maturity is overrated—embracing an inner Peter Pan to keep adventure alive....

Published Apr 7, 2026, 5:54 AM EDT

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Annaba readies for Pope Leo's historic visit

On Algeria's sparkling Mediterranean coast, the city of Annaba is teeming with excitement as the one-time home of Saint Augustine readies for the country's first visit by a...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 5:39 AM EDT

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BA.3.2 COVID variant spreading internationally

Health officials first confirmed the BA.3.2 COVID variant in the United States from a traveler arriving from the Netherlands in June 2025. Since that detection, the variant has...

Published Apr 7, 2026, 5:15 AM EDT

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Netflix raises U.S. subscription prices again

Netflix has increased subscription prices across all U.S. plans. It’s the second hike in just over a year, with the Standard plan rising $2 to $19.99 per month.

Published Apr 7, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

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Ty Herndon and his husband say they hope to become parents

Country singer Ty Herndon, who is touring media outlets to promote his new memoir What Mattered Most, revealed that he and his husband are hoping to have children....

Published Apr 7, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

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Offset shot outside Florida casino, rushed to hospital

Offset, 34, was rushed to a hospital Monday after being shot near a casino in Florida. Details about his condition and the circumstances of the shooting remain limited.

Published Apr 7, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT