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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Why U. S. scientists pick Europe over a country that cuts science funds

Wali Malik wasn’t planning to leave the U. S. He lived near Boston with his wife and three kids, close to his parents in Washington. Then came the money cuts. Federal grants dried up. Friends in labs started getting pink slips. Research teams shrank. One day the phone rang – a job offer from a brand

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Apr 05 2026WEATHER

Storm Watch for Alabama: What to Expect This Weekend

A few strong storms might pop up in northern Alabama starting Saturday afternoon, with winds up to 60 mph possible in the strongest ones. Tornadoes aren’t on the radar, so that’s a relief. The heaviest activity should arrive between 3 p. m. Saturday and 4 a. m. Sunday, according to weather experts.

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Apr 04 2026WEATHER

Heavy Rain Expected Over Kingston This Weekend

The weather office has issued a rain alert for the Kingston area and nearby communities. From Saturday afternoon onward, residents can expect between 30 and 50 millimetres of rain. The storm will hit the Kingston‑Odessa‑Frontenac Islands region, with the wettest hours likely in the evening and

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Apr 04 2026OPINION

Teachers Need a Reading Roadmap

Pennsylvania schools face a tough truth: only about one in three fourth‑graders can read well. The gap is even wider for Black and Hispanic kids, with just 16% meeting the standard. When children reach third grade, they stop learning how to read and start reading to learn. If they cannot read, their

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

Oil Flows Hit Snags in Russia After Port Attacks

Russia’s main Baltic Sea ports, Ust-Luga and Primorsk, have been out of action for two weeks straight because of drone strikes that damaged key infrastructure. These ports normally handle most of Russia’s oil exports, but now refineries are scrambling to find backup routes. The attacks, which hit Us

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Tech Whispers and War Warnings: A Mixed Bag of Concerns

Military tech chiefs often drop worrying numbers. Take Palantir’s chief tech officer, who recently hinted that the U. S. might have just eight days’ worth of ammunition stockpiled if tensions with China escalated sharply. That’s a tight squeeze for a global superpower. Meanwhile, lawmakers keep toss

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Apr 03 2026WEATHER

Dry Spell to End, But More Rain Looms for the Plains

The Central and Southern Plains have faced many storms in recent weeks. After a few days of quiet, dry weather is coming. This break is rare for this time of year, but it will not last long. The weather center says that next week the region will stay dry for a short period. April usually b

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Caroline Dubois: A New Champion in the Making

Caroline Dubois has carved a path that echoes the bold steps of Ronda Rousey and Serena Williams. In her early years, she disguised herself as a boy to train in boxing because girls were barred from the sport. This daring move paid off, leading her to a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics and pa

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Hoka’s New Mach Remastered: Speed Meets Everyday Style

Hoka has taken its popular speed‑trainer shoe and turned it into a casual favorite. The new Mach Remastered is priced at $145 for both men and women. The base design keeps the original’s light weight and quick‑response foam, so it still feels fresh all day. What changes is the look and feel fo

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Brain Donations: A Quiet Gap in Autism Research

Scientists say that the key to unlocking how autism works lies in studying real human brains, but most people don’t know that brain donation is a separate process from regular organ donation. In a recent survey of just over a thousand Americans, only about 15 percent knew that being an organ donor

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