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Apr 08 2026BUSINESS

A Local Builder Making Big Changes in His Community

At 35, Chris Lovi isn’t just another construction manager—he’s someone who turned his own daily struggles into real solutions for others. For years, he spent hours stuck in traffic on Highway 101, frustrated by the slow, outdated roads. Instead of ignoring the problem, he joined Ghilotti Brothers Co

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Apr 08 2026SPORTS

Cold wind and a few mistakes cost the D-backs a win

The Arizona Diamondbacks had a tough day in New York. They lost 4-3 to the Mets in a game played early because of the cold. The first pitch started at 1:10 p. m. just to avoid worse weather later. By the eighth inning, players were wrapping up, trying to stay warm in gusty winds. But the manager wou

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Apr 08 2026SCIENCE

Where will Artemis II land? California braces for splashdown

The Artemis II mission is about to wrap up its week-long trip around the moon, bringing its four astronauts back to Earth. This isn’t just any return—it’s the first crewed moon flyby in over half a century, and it’s set to splash down near San Diego on April 10, 2026. The Orion capsule, launched fro

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Apr 07 2026SPORTS

Mets Move Game Times Ahead of Cold Weather

The New York Mets have shifted the start times for two home games this week because of a coming cold front. Fans were told that the matches against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 7 and April 8 will now begin at 4:10 p. m. instead of the original 7:10 p. m. start. This change is meant to pro

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Apr 07 2026SCIENCE

Artemis II: A New Milestone Beyond Earth

NASA’s Artemis II has taken a giant leap, sending four astronauts on a seven‑hour orbit around the moon that pushes them farther from Earth than any human has ever traveled. The crew, made up of three Americans and one Canadian, reached more than 250 000 miles away during the flyby. This milestone m

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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

Five Stocks That Made Headlines This Week

The big U. S. markets finished the week on a high note, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all posting gains. Several shares caught traders’ eye for different reasons. Virgin Galactic shot up more than 24 percent, closing at $3. 07 after hitting an intraday peak of $3. 09. The jump follows buzz that

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

NASA’s science budget faces another big cut—what’s really at stake?

For the second year in a row, a new budget plan suggests slashing NASA’s science spending by nearly half. If passed, missions studying planets, stars, and Earth’s climate could be delayed or scrapped entirely. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch soon, and missions to Titan and near-

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

From Brewery Owner to City Hall: Why Business Skills Matter in Local Government

Running a small business and serving in government might seem like two totally different jobs, but one candidate believes the skills overlap more than people think. Though many argue that governments should operate like companies, others point out that public service has unique challenges. With fift

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

Flat‑Fee Advice: Why Old Fees Are Out of Date

Technology has quietly changed many ways we pay for things, from cell‑phone minutes to movie rentals. In finance, a similar shift is happening. Investors now have easy access to research tools and digital planners that once required big teams. Yet most advisers still charge a percentage of the asset

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Apr 06 2026BUSINESS

AI at Work: Helping or Endangering Your Career?

Many workers today feel caught in a tough spot with AI. They see it as both a tool and a threat. Around 30% of Americans worry their jobs could disappear because of AI, and some students even change their majors because of it. This fear isn’t surprising. Companies are spending huge amounts of money

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