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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 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 2026ENVIRONMENT

Can drilling companies dodge past damage?

For years, oil companies have dug canals through Louisiana’s wetlands, changing the landscape forever. One parish took Chevron to court, arguing the company harmed the environment long ago. A jury agreed, ordering Chevron to pay $745 million. But the company fought back, saying much of its work happ

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why Famous Faces Don’t Always Fill Seats Anymore

Hollywood used to bank on star power alone. A single well-known name on a movie poster meant sold-out shows, regardless of the plot. That trick worked for years—think back to superhero hits like Iron Man in 2008—but times have changed. Studios now play it safer, betting on pre-existing stories from

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

California’s Governor Uses PAC Funds to Push His Book Up the Charts

Governor Gavin Newsom’s political team spent over a million and a half dollars to buy most of the copies of his new memoir, pushing it onto the bestseller list. Records show his PAC paid for about 67, 000 out of 97, 400 total copies sold nationwide. That means roughly two out of every three books so

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Apr 17 2026BUSINESS

Why AI Won’t Replace All Businesses Just Yet

Some entrepreneurs believe AI can build apps from simple English instructions, but not all industries face the same risk. A well-known tech leader recently argued that companies relying on physical logistics and hands-on operations may survive this shift better than pure software firms. His reasonin

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Apr 17 2026LIFESTYLE

A Local Diner’s Last Call

A Carmel Valley staple that served breakfast for decades is closing its doors for good. Wagon Wheel, known for its fluffy pancakes and cowboy-style decor, will shut down on May 22 unless a buyer steps in. The diner started as a small food stand in the 1960s, serving farmworkers before growing into a

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Apr 17 2026WEATHER

A snowy road, a fast-moving truck, and a family’s life changed forever

On a cold winter day near Welches in Clackamas County, a pickup truck lost control on a slippery road. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was heading west when his white Dodge Ram skidded, crossed the road, and crashed into a tree. The crash left one person dead and two others badly hurt. The only one w

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Apr 17 2026EDUCATION

A New Home for Endeavour: What’s Next for the Iconic Shuttle?

After four years of work, the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is finally built, giving the Space Shuttle Endeavour a permanent spot to call home. But don’t rush to see it just yet—the center still has months of work ahead before opening its doors. The big focus now is filling the space with histo

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Apr 17 2026SCIENCE

China’s Space Team Extends Their Stay Beyond the Stars

China’s latest space team has decided to spend a little more time floating around in space than originally planned. The three astronauts, who took off from a launch site in China’s Gobi Desert last fall, were supposed to come back in April after six months. Now, they’ll stay up there for another mon

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