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Mar 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Water Fight: Town Sues Big Tech for Polluted Supply

Will power in Willingboro now meets legal power as the local water authority takes a major technology firm and several others to federal court. The lawsuit claims that dangerous chemicals, known as PFAS and 1‑4 dioxane, have seeped into the town’s groundwater. These substances are listed by federal

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Russian Drone Upgrade Transfer Sparks Middle East Tension

Russia has moved advanced drones, originally from Iran, to Tehran. The new models include better navigation and anti‑jam features. These drones were first used by Russia in Ukraine. The transfer started after the U. S. and Israel hit Iran, sparking a month of drone attacks on Israeli and Gulf targe

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Russia Happy With Zelenskiy’s Take on US Donbas Deal

Russia welcomed a recent statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who said the United States will only back Ukraine’s security if the country gives up control of Donbas, according to a senior Kremlin official. Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian special envoy for U. S. talks, told reporters t

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

Russia Keeps Talking to the U. S. About Ending Ukraine Conflict

Russia says it is still in contact with the United States about a possible resolution to the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters that Moscow is receiving updates from Washington and hopes the U. S. will keep working toward a settlement. Peskov added that Russia is

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Coach Wade’s Final Exit From NC State

Will Wade’s last game with the NC State men’s basketball team ended in a 68‑66 loss to Texas, cementing his decision to move on. After the defeat, he spoke to reporters in a tone that suggested the program was still far from where it should be. Wade admitted that his team “didn’t spend as much time

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Russia Gains Cash While Oil Prices Soar

Russia has seen a sudden rise in money from selling oil, thanks to U. S. sanctions easing and price spikes caused by the Iran conflict. The U. S. Treasury allowed a short‑term pause on sanctions for Russian oil already loaded onto ships, hoping to keep the market steady. Treasury Secretary Scott Bes

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Mar 15 2026SCIENCE

Science Day at Willow Bend Turns Into a Treasure Hunt

Willow Bend’s annual Science Saturday has become a lively hunt for hidden relics, drawing families and curious minds to the park’s winding paths. The event opens with a brief welcome that explains how participants can search for small artifacts buried in the soil, each item linked to a story about l

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Kid on the Block: A Teen’s Fight with Anxiety

Will Ropp, who has acted in shows like “The Way Back” and “Love, Victor, ” decided to step behind the camera. He wanted a script that felt real. Ropp tried to sign up for The Black List, but the site said he had no film credits. He then used a friend’s login and looked through about one hundred scri

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

Russia’s Return to the Paralympics: A New Chapter

Russia will send a small delegation to the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, ending over ten years of sports isolation. The move follows growing support among international sporting bodies to lift the long‑standing Olympic ban on Russian athletes. It also opens the possibility for a full Russian team

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Barbour’s Quiet Fight for Equality

William “Wilbur” Miller Barbour grew up in Middletown and later made a name for himself far beyond his hometown. After finishing high school there, he went on to study at Elizabethtown College and then pursued a career in social work. He joined the National Urban League, where he helped plan program

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