**Catherine O’Hara, Actress Known for Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, Dies at 71**

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Catherine O’Hara, the Canadian actress recognized for her roles in *Home Alone*, *Schitt’s Creek*, and *Beetlejuice*, has passed away at the age of 71. She was widely acclaimed for her comedic talent and versatility across film and television. O’Hara’s career spanned several decades, during which she earned critical praise and …

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**Bricks Fall from Van in Dorset Leading to Driver’s Arrest**

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Bricks fell from a van onto a road in Dorset, prompting concerns about load safety. Authorities stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver on suspicion of drug-related offenses. The incident has raised awareness about the importance of securing loads properly to prevent hazards on the road. **Why this matters** Unsecured …

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**Headline:** Protesters Nationwide Announce Strike to Oppose Immigration Policies

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Demonstrators across the United States are organizing a nationwide strike scheduled for Friday. Participants are urging people to refrain from working, attending school, and shopping to protest the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement measures. The strike aims to draw attention to concerns about immigration policies and their impact on communities. Organizers …

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**Headline:** UCSB Men’s Basketball Game vs. Cal State Fullerton Offers Free Tickets to Local K-12 Students and Families

**Headline:** UCSB Men’s Basketball Game vs. Cal State Fullerton Offers Free Tickets to Local K-12 Students and Families

The University of California, Santa Barbara men’s basketball team will play against Cal State Fullerton on Saturday at 6 p.m. The event will take place on UCSB’s campus. Free tickets are available for Santa Barbara K-12 students and their families to attend the game. This initiative aims to encourage community …

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**Headline:** Lakewood Man Sentenced to Five Years for High-Speed Crash Injuring Off-Duty Officer

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A Lakewood man, Edwin Ramirez-Carranza, received a five-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to aggravated assault related to a 2025 car crash. The crash involved Ramirez-Carranza driving at 106 mph and resulted in injuries to an off-duty police officer. In addition to the 2025 incident, Ramirez-Carranza also pleaded guilty to …

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**Headline:** Reducing Wi-Fi Speed Can Improve Smart Home Device Connectivity

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Many users have experienced challenges when connecting smart home devices like Kasa plugs and switches to their Wi-Fi networks. One reader shared that after purchasing several Kasa products based on a review, they encountered connectivity issues that were resolved by adjusting their Wi-Fi settings. Specifically, slowing down the Wi-Fi speed …

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