Hartford, CT
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Most Streamed Artists, Songs Of All Time Revealed In New Spotify Rankings Most Streamed Artists, Songs Of All Time Revealed In New Spotify Rankings
Most Streamed Artists, Songs Of All Time Revealed In New Spotify Rankings The most popular artists, songs, and podcasts of the music streaming era have been defined. Spotify released its all-time most-streamed lists on Wednesday, April 23. The rankings were unveiled exactly 20 years after the platform was founded, although it didn't publicly launch until October 2008. Taylor Swift was named the most-streamed artist of all time, thanks to a catalog that spans two decades, a dozen original albums, and several genres. The West Reading, Pennsylvania, native also had two of her albums crack Spotify's top 20: "Lover" from 2019 and "Midnights" from 2022. Bad Bunny came…

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by Chris Spiker
Potomac, MD
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Potomac Named 'Most Endangered River' In US After Massive Sewage Spill, Data Center Surge Potomac Named 'Most Endangered River' In US After Massive Sewage Spill, Data Center Surge
Potomac Named 'Most Endangered River' In US After Massive Sewage Spill, Data Center Surge The Potomac River — a critical drinking water source for millions across Maryland, Virginia, and DC — has been named the most endangered river in the United States after a massive sewage spill and growing concerns over data center development. A new report by American Rivers ranked it No. 1 on its 2026 list of the country’s most endangered rivers, citing sewage pollution and rapid development across the region. The designation comes months after a major infrastructure failure sent hundreds of millions of gallons of untreated sewage into the river in January 2026. Contamination from that sp…

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by Zak Failla
Yonkers, NY
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Viral New Ice Cream Treat At Yankee Stadium Looks Just Like Chicken Viral New Ice Cream Treat At Yankee Stadium Looks Just Like Chicken
Viral New Ice Cream Treat At Yankee Stadium Looks Just Like Chicken Yankee Stadium’s newest dessert is going viral for its deceptive appearance and sweet surprise.  The "Mini Dessert Chicken Bucket" looks exactly like fried chicken drumsticks but is actually a cleverly disguised ice cream treat. The dessert, priced at $10.99, features two “drumsticks” made of vanilla ice cream wrapped around a chocolate-covered pretzel “bone.”  The ice cream is coated in caramelized white chocolate and candied cornflakes to mimic the crispy texture of fried chicken. It’s served in a souvenir mini chicken bucket, making it a perfect Instagram-worthy snack. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Somerville, MA
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Somerville Woman Tries To Stop 'Jeopardy!' Super Champion Somerville Woman Tries To Stop 'Jeopardy!' Super Champion
Somerville Woman Tries To Stop 'Jeopardy!' Super Champion Could an economic researcher from Somerville, Mass. be the one to slay the Jeopardy dragon? Caroline Coughlin is competing on "Jeopardy!" airing Monday, April 20 and she has a daunting opponent: Jamie Ding, a Lawrenceville, NJ resident, who has won 26 games in a row, ranking 5th all time. Ding has won $732,000, ranking 6th all time. His 26-game winning streak is a record for New Jersey residents. A foodie, Ding and his sister run an Instagram account devoted to General Tso's chicken. View this post on Instagram Ding graduated Princeton U…

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by Sam Barron
Towson, MD
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Measles Case Confirmed In Maryland With Exposure Sites At BWI, Hospital, Urgent Care Measles Case Confirmed In Maryland With Exposure Sites At BWI, Hospital, Urgent Care
Measles Case Confirmed In Maryland With Exposure Sites At BWI, Hospital, Urgent Care A Maryland resident who recently traveled internationally has tested positive for measles, triggering a public health alert across the Baltimore area. One case was confirmed in the Baltimore metro area on Monday, April 20, the Maryland Department of Health announcede. Officials say the infected person moved through several public locations while contagious, raising the risk of exposure for others. Those locations include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport’s international arrivals and baggage claim on April 12 from 7:50 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Additional exposure may h…

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by Zak Failla
Saratoga Springs, NY
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This NY Location Ranks Among Top 50 Happiest Places In US This NY Location Ranks Among Top 50 Happiest Places In US
This NY Location Ranks Among Top 50 Happiest Places In US A new study has revealed the happiest locations in the United States — and the top spot may not be where you’d expect. Fremont, California, located in the southeastern San Francisco Bay Area, has been ranked the happiest location in the US, according to WalletHub’s 2026 report. Researchers found Fremont stood out for its high income levels, low divorce rates, and strong emotional and physical well-being.  The city also boasts the highest share of households earning $75,000 or more annually and the lowest separation and divorce rate in the country. The study analyzed 182 of the largest…

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by Joe Lombardi
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Phone-Free Dining On Rise: Why More Venues Are Saying No To Screens Phone-Free Dining On Rise: Why More Venues Are Saying No To Screens
Phone-Free Dining On Rise: Why More Venues Are Saying No To Screens A growing number of restaurants and bars across the United States are adopting phone-free policies, encouraging patrons to disconnect from their devices and focus on face-to-face interactions.  This "digital detox" trend is gaining traction, particularly among Gen Z and Millennials, who are increasingly seeking real-world experiences over constant digital engagement, according to Digital Trends. The movement, which has spread to at least 11 states, is driven by several factors, according to a new Axios report. Many establishments cite the desire to create a more intimate and distracti…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lawrence Township, NJ
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25 In A Row! Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Continues Record Breaking Run 25 In A Row! Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Continues Record Breaking Run
25 In A Row! Lawrenceville 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Continues Record Breaking Run Jamie Ding, a Lawrenceville resident, is one of the all-time greatest players in "Jeopardy!" history. Ding won his 25th game in a row on Thursday, April 16. Ding's winning streak ranks 5th all-time and he has the longest winning streak for a New Jersey resident. He's won $702,000, which also ranks 5th all-time. Like most of his wins, Ding's 25th win in a row was done in dominant fashion. The self-described bureaucrat and law student entered "Final Jeopardy!" with nearly 4 times as much money as the second place contestant, getting 30 clues correct and winning $35,000. And that wasn't even …

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by Sam Barron
Arlington, VA
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Most Common First, Last Names Revealed In New US Census Data Most Common First, Last Names Revealed In New US Census Data
Most Common First, Last Names Revealed In New US Census Data The most common last names in the US today would look very familiar to the country's first census takers. The US Census Bureau released data on Tuesday, April 14, that shows the most common first and last names reported in the 2020 Census. Despite massive population growth and waves of immigration, many of the most popular last names have remained among the leaders since the first census was conducted in 1790. Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown, and Jones have been the top five last names, holding their rankings in 2000 and 2010. "It is certainly surprising given the enormous change in p…

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by Chris Spiker
Annapolis, MD
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Maryland Set To Become First State To Designate Shark — And It’s A Giant Prehistoric One Maryland Set To Become First State To Designate Shark — And It’s A Giant Prehistoric One
Maryland Set To Become First State To Designate Shark — And It’s A Giant Prehistoric One Maryland is about to make history by naming a shark that hasn’t existed for millions of years as its official state symbol. Lawmakers approved legislation late Monday, April 13, designating Otodus megalodon — the largest shark to have ever lived — as Maryland’s official State Shark, according to officials. If signed into law, Maryland would become the first state in the nation to recognize an official state shark. The choice wasn’t random. Megalodon fossils, including massive teeth, have been found throughout the Chesapeake Bay region and across Maryland, tying the prehistoric predator di…

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by Zak Failla
New Cumberland-Lemoyne, PA
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$1.5M Scratch-Off Sold At Sheetz In Cumberland County $1.5M Scratch-Off Sold At Sheetz In Cumberland County
$1.5M Scratch-Off Sold At Sheetz In Cumberland County A Pennsylvania Lottery player is sitting on a $1.5 million prize after a winning Scratch-Off ticket was sold in Pennsylvania. The Cash Spectacular ticket was purchased at Sheetz on North Baltimore Avenue in Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, lottery officials announced Tuesday, April 14. The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the top-prize ticket, according to the release. Cash Spectacular is a $30 game offering top prizes of $1.5 million. The winner has not yet been identified. Lottery officials say Scratch-Off prizes expire one year after the game’s end-sale dat…

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by Jillian Pikora
Port Chester, NY
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Port Chester-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Port Chester-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction
Port Chester-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Iconic television host Ed Sullivan, a Westchester County, NY native who helped shape American music history, will soon receive one of the industry’s highest honors. Sullivan, the longtime host of The Ed Sullivan Show who was raised in Port Chester, will be posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, Billboard reported. According to Billboard, Sullivan will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award for non-performers during a ceremony set for Nov. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles.   The recognition comes as part of what has been a notable stretch for Sullivan’s legacy. A …

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by Ben Crnic