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Mar 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Dry air and strong winds raise fire risks in Boulder

Boulder is facing a high danger day for wildfires on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has put a red flag warning in place from noon until 7 p. m. for areas below 6, 000 feet elevation. The warning focuses on conditions that could turn a small spark into a fast-moving blaze. Two main weather f

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Mar 18 2026WEATHER

Winter lingers: What Michigan can expect after the big blizzard

The massive blizzard that shut down much of northern Michigan has finally moved on, but it left behind a mess that won’t vanish overnight. Places like Marquette and Negaunee just set new snow records in 48 hours, burying roads under heavy drifts. The Upper Peninsula and areas from Traverse City to t

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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

Mystery Boom Over Cleveland Likely Linked to a Falling Meteor

A loud explosion-like noise startled people in Cleveland and nearby states one evening. Many wondered if it was an accident or something else. Reports came in from as far as New York and Pennsylvania, describing windows rattling and walls shaking. Some residents thought an explosion had gone off nea

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Mar 18 2026WEATHER

What Happens When the Pacific Ocean Changes Its Mood?

The Pacific Ocean is like a giant bathtub that never stops moving. Right now, it’s cooling down after a long phase called La Niña. Scientists say this phase is ending, and the ocean might warm up again soon. That warming phase is called El Niño, and it could show up as early as summer. El Niño and

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Mar 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Oscars lose viewers under Conan O'Brien's second hosting year

The Oscars faced a noticeable drop in viewers during Conan O'Brien's second year as host, with numbers falling compared to his debut. About 17. 9 million people watched the 98th Academy Awards on ABC or Hulu, marking a 9% decline from his first year. That first year, after the pandemic, saw a big su

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

$60M Subway Money Fight: New York Goes to Court

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs New York City’s subway system, has taken the federal government to court over a missing $58‑million payment that could hold up the Second Avenue line’s long‑awaited expansion. The lawsuit, filed in Washington’s Court of Federal Claims, alleges

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Airport Shutdown Risk as TSA Workers Face Pay Gaps

The Department of Homeland Security’s budget dispute has left thousands of TSA agents without pay, creating a ripple effect that could bring smaller airports to a halt. When the last full paycheck was delayed, security staff began taking leave in search of other jobs, pushing lines far beyond air

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Leader Arrives in UK for NATO Talks

Zelensky flew to London after weeks of fighting on the eastern front. The Ukrainian president met with NATO head Jens Stoltenberg and British Prime Minister Rishi Starmer to discuss support for Ukraine’s defense efforts. The talks were held in a quiet setting, away from the media glare that often su

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

US Warships Disappear, Reemerge Far From Gulf: A Strange Shift

A pair of U. S. Navy vessels, the Tulsa and Santa Barbara, were last seen in Bahrain’s waters in early February as part of a mine‑clearing task. In mid‑March, photos taken by a Malaysian observer showed both ships docked in Penang, more than 3, 500 miles away. The move raised doubts about U. S. abil

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

War in the Middle: A New Twist on an Old Problem

The idea that war is easy to start but hard to finish has shown up again, this time with the United States and Iran. Trump said in a short video that U. S. and Israeli forces would strike Iran, aiming to destroy its navy, missiles and nuclear program in a few weeks. Three weeks later, many of Iran’s

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