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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

New NMR Technique Helps Study CO2 Capture Materials

O‑17 and H‑1 NMR together give scientists a clear view of how CO2 sticks to solid materials. The method looks at the tiny magnetic signals from oxygen atoms that are part of the capture framework. A big problem has been that O‑17 is a quadrupolar nucleus, which makes its spectrum hard to read.

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Ospreys Take Over the Courts

The recent arrival of ospreys at local sports venues has sparked a mix of surprise and admiration. At the La Jolla Tennis Club, officials and players have welcomed the birds that now perch near the court lights. Similarly, a pair of ospreys have set up home on a power pole beside MiraCosta Col

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Schools Under Fire: A Closer Look at the Funding Debate

Eagle River and Chugiak have long prided themselves on strong schools where kids learn, play, and grow. Recent political moves threaten that stability. A representative from the state legislature proposed cutting all education money in a bill meant to help districts with rising costs. She even sugge

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Screening: The Quiet Power That Drives NBA Playoffs

In the heat of an NBA playoff game, a moment that rarely gets spotlight can actually dictate the whole play: the screen. A screen is more than a simple block; it’s a combination of physics and intelligence that can bend defenses, create space, and set up scoring chances. Coaches treat it as a lang

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

US Warns Iran of Blockade Threat

President Trump issued a stern warning about Iranian vessels that might approach the U. S. maritime blockade. The threat came as the embargo on ships entering and leaving Iran was set to take effect that day. During a recent war, Trump claimed the U. S. had destroyed Iran’s navy. He noted that only

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

“Bleach” Fans Get a Short‑Term Cinema Treat

A limited run in U. S. theaters will let viewers catch the first three episodes of “Bleach: Thousand‑Year Blood War – The Calamity” from June 25 to 29. Both subtitled and dubbed versions will be shown, giving everyone a chance to see the action on the big screen before the season hits TV and streami

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Banana Ball Brings Fun, Firefighters and Flashy Beats to Albuquerque

Albuquerque’s Isotopes Park turned into a lively carnival this weekend, hosting two nights of Banana Ball—a quirky twist on baseball that mixes music, dancing and fan‑centric antics. The Party Animals and Firefighters faced off twice, drawing a crowd of about 27, 000 over Saturday night and Sunday a

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Fair Housing Month: A Year‑Long Call for Equality

In April, the United States remembers the signing of a pivotal law in 1968 that outlawed discrimination when buying or renting homes. This rule, now almost six decades old, stops bias based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, family status and ethnicity. Each year the Department of Housing

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Oil Companies Push for Legal Shield From Climate Lawsuits

Oil firms have long known that burning their fuels can harm the planet. Yet they hid proof and misled people for decades, blocking clean energy progress. Scientists and activists sued these companies to recover money for damages caused by climate disasters that were worsened by the fuels. The

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Apr 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Meta’s Smart Glasses Face Pushback Over Facial Recognition

Last year, Meta began developing a facial‑recognition feature for its upcoming smart glasses. The idea is to let the device scan people in front of it and pull up information from social media. That plan has sparked a sharp backlash. More than seventy civil‑rights groups, from the ACLU to Fight for

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