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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Data Centers in Virginia: A Hidden Health Cost

Virginia hosts the world’s biggest cluster of data centers, a stretch known as “Data Center Alley. ” The region grew because it sits close to Washington, D. C. , offers cheap land, and has long‑standing tax breaks. Today, most of these facilities are in Loudoun, Prince William and Fairfax counties,

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

New Lawyer Joins Probe of Former CIA Head

The U. S. Justice Department has added a former attorney from President Trump’s team to the investigation of ex‑CIA chief John Brennan. The move comes after a senior prosecutor in Miami stepped away from the case, sparking questions about the pace of the inquiry. Brennan, a frequent commentator on c

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

'Deputy PM backs Starmer amid ambassador controversy'

The deputy prime minister, who also runs the justice department, has publicly shown his confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer after a dispute over the choice of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Mandelson, a long‑time Labour figure, was named by Starmer but later removed bec

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Apr 18 2026RELIGION

Nation Reads the Bible Cover to Cover for 250th Anniversary

Washington, D. C. will host a unique gathering in late April as more than five hundred Christian leaders and Hollywood personalities come together to read the entire Bible aloud. The event, called America Reads the Bible, runs from April 19 to 25 at the Museum of the Bible and celebrates the United

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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

Big Shifts at OpenAI: Leaders Go, Projects End

Three top leaders left OpenAI on the same day. The moves come as the company drops several experimental projects, including its video tool Sora and a science research group. The pattern shows that most of the original founders are no longer in the company, with many former staff moving to rivals lik

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Summer Fun Returns: Frankie’s Park Gets a Fresh Look

Frankie’s Fun Park, a beloved spot for families in North Charleston since 1990, is set to open its doors again this summer after a big makeover. The new design adds an 18, 875‑square‑foot arcade and upgrades the existing buildings, giving visitors more games and better food spots. A highlight of

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

Balancing Work, School and War: Life in Iran’s Quiet Crisis

Families across Iran are juggling remote learning for their children while managing jobs, all under the shadow of a fragile ceasefire that ended airstrikes but left daily life unsettled. A finance manager in Tehran now brings her 7‑year‑old son to the office, where he attends online classes while

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Stripe Aims to Be the Cloud for Money Using Blockchain

Stripe is moving its payment system into a new world where blockchain and stablecoins are the backbone of how money travels around the globe. The company says it wants to become a universal platform for moving funds, much like Amazon Web Services does for computing. The move began with Stripe’s e

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Poland’s Crypto Law Fight Continues

Polish lawmakers again could not lift a presidential veto that blocks an important crypto regulation bill, keeping the country in a prolonged debate about how to manage digital assets. The vote that took place on Friday required 263 approvals, but only 243 members of parliament voted against the vet

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Apr 18 2026FINANCE

Grand Rapids Sets Up $35M Bond to Fund New Firefighter Center

Grand Rapids is planning to raise up to $35 million through bonds for a new fire training facility. The city’s commission recently approved a notice that starts a 45‑day period where residents can petition for a public vote on the bond. If no one challenges it, the commission will need to pass a fin

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