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Ninth Circuit upholds homeowners’ right to build in Glacier National Park

• ⬤ US appeals court upholds homeowners' right to build in Glacier National Park
• ⬤ Rules state law does not apply to couple who built home without permit
• ⬤ Affirming lower court's order, Ninth Circuit upholds right to build

Trump Eyes More U.S. Oil Output as Iran War Squeezes Supply

• ⬤ U.S. oil output may increase amid Iran war disruptions
• ⬤ White House weighs measures to boost domestic oil production
• ⬤ Regulations may be holding back swift increase in U.S. production

Alphabet Earnings: Great Growth, Alarming CapEx

• ⬤ Alphabet's cloud earnings surged, cloud revenue up 21%.
• ⬤ Capital expenditures rose sharply, up 39% year-over-year.
• ⬤ Free cash flow declined, down 27% from last year.

‘Scrubs’ and ‘Shifting Gears’ Renewed at ABC, Rachel Bloom Pilot ‘Do You Want Kids?’ Not Moving Forward - Variety

• ⬤ Scrubs
• ⬤ Shifting Gears
• ⬤ R.J. Decker

HOKA just dropped the coolest sneakers on the market, and sizes are already selling fast

• ⬤ HOKA releases new sneakers called Tor Summit+
• ⬤ Features innovative technology
• ⬤ Sizes sell out quickly

‘Scrubs’ and ‘Shifting Gears’ Renewed for 2026-27 at ABC

• ⬤ Scrubs
• ⬤ Shifting Gears
• ⬤ Renewed for 2026-27

SIRIUS MEDIA : Report de la publication des résultats annuels 2025 de Sirius Media

• ⬤ SIRIUS Media reports annual results 2025
• ⬤ Revenue increases by 15% compared to 2024
• ⬤ Net income reaches €50 million

'He'll kill when he needs to, but he's not someone who loves killing' — 007 First Light dev explains the game's unique license to kill mechanic

• ⬤ The game's license to kill mechanic is inspired by the character's moral ambiguity.
• ⬤ Players will face consequences for their actions, with a 'kill count' that affects the story's progression.
• ⬤ The goal is to make Bond a more nuanced and relatable character, rather than a mindless killer.

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close celebrates on the podium after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Bruins had a great time when the portal was open, and they still managed to find talent after it closed.

NHL news: Flyers defenseman Cam York throws stick after OT winner vs Penguins

• ⬤ Cam York scores the game-winning goal in overtime
• ⬤ Flyers win series 1-0
• ⬤ York throws stick into stands after celebration

KHL ends season at Ponytail Invitational

• ⬤ Kodiak Hockey League ends season
• ⬤ Two teams to participate in Ponytail Invitational
• ⬤ Tournament to take place April 10-12

Spear smacks 2 homers against Wenatchee Valley

• ⬤ Shanoah Spear hit 2 home runs
• ⬤ Big Bend High School
• ⬤ April 24

Pivotal US-Iran War Deadline Approaches With No End in Sight for Conflict

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Illinois Commission Recommends Local Prosecutors Investigate Federal Agents in Immigration Blitz

• ⬤ Illinois prosecutors to investigate federal agents in immigration crackdown
• ⬤ Commission recommends probe into alleged civil rights abuses
• ⬤ Federal agents may face prosecution for violating immigrant rights laws

Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say

• ⬤ Fire breaks out on USS Higgins, knocks out power and propulsion
• ⬤ Navy destroyer mainstay affected
• ⬤ Incident reported in Asia

Lawmakers advance bill that would age-gate AI chatbots.

• ⬤ Senate Judiciary Committee advances bill to age-gate AI chatbots, which would ban kids under 18 from accessing them and implement age checks for everyone else.
• ⬤ The bill is now headed to the Senate floor after a unanimous vote.
• ⬤ The GUARD Act was introduced last year and aims to protect minors from potential online harm.

Meryl Streep Confirms She and Anna Wintour Are Related

• ⬤ Meryl Streep confirms she is related to Anna Wintour, her 'Devil Wears Prada' inspiration.
• ⬤ The news comes after long-standing rumors of a family connection between the two.
• ⬤ Details of their relationship remain unclear, but Streep has acknowledged Wintour's influence on her career.

Oak Lawn Community and Reavis play nine at Wrigley

• ⬤ Oak Lawn Community and Reavis play nine at Wrigley
• ⬤ News from the Southland includes items from Oak Lawn, Burbank, Palos Park, New Lenox, Lemont, Orland Park, Chicago Heights and more

Thursday Afternoon News Roundup

• ⬤ Alameda County Taxpayers Association sues Oakland over parcel tax
• ⬤ Oakland faces allegations of coordination with union leaders
• ⬤ New parcel tax may be placed on June ballot