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Apr 06 2026EDUCATION

School Board Plans New Kid’s Building Without a Voter Vote

The Ravenna School Board will meet on April 7 to talk about a new elementary school that the district hopes to build without asking voters for extra money. The meeting starts at 4 p. m. in the board office on East Summit Street, where an architect will show a design that would rely largely on fundin

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Apr 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Old pipes, new problems: How rusty water lines might be sneaking unseen chemicals into your tap

Most people notice old iron pipes in their water system only when the water turns yellow or rusty. What they don’t see are the invisible side effects. Scientists recently traced how these aging cast iron pipes could be quietly creating extra chemicals in drinking water, ones we don’t even test for r

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Teens and Their Digital Playgrounds with AI Friends

Some teens today treat AI chatbots like toys—poking them with virtual lawnmowers, inventing wild fights, or even flirting. Others use them as sounding boards, sharing secrets they might not tell real friends. These aren’t just big-name bots like ChatGPT, but niche ones where users can role-play as a

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Crypto Miners Are Powering the AI Revolution

A handful of former cryptocurrency mining companies have swapped digital coins for data center dominance. Once known for burning through electricity to mint virtual money, these firms now lease out massive computing power to tech giants racing to build artificial intelligence systems. Names like Cor

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Better Schools Today, Stronger Community Tomorrow

Alaska’s schools serve over 45, 000 students daily, yet many buildings date back to the 1950s and 60s. These aging facilities face problems like leaky roofs, outdated electrical systems, and limited accessibility. Proposition 1 puts this reality on the ballot, asking voters to approve upgrades that

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Reno’s Role in ESPN’s Early Days

In a surprising twist, the city of Reno is linked to the birth of one of America’s biggest sports networks. A new documentary called “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” will air on Monday, April 6 at 5:30 p. m. on ESPN. The film tells the story of Bill Rasmussen, who dreamed up a 24‑hour sports chann

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Why is Japan funding a U. S. power plant?

A massive project is brewing in Southern Ohio that isn’t just about electricity. A Japanese government-funded $33 billion natural gas power plant will sit on land already owned by the U. S. government. That is unusual because foreign nations rarely bankroll big infrastructure in America only to hand

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Apr 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s Fitness Head Steps Down Amid Harassment Claims

After thirteen years at the company, the lead developer behind Apple Watch’s fitness tracking has announced his departure. The decision follows a lawsuit that alleges he abused power over a staff member and created an unsafe workplace. Legal documents say the suit will move to trial next year,

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Apr 02 2026CRYPTO

A $80 Million Gamble on Bitcoin and Oil Prices

A single trader just made a bold $80 million bet that Bitcoin will fall while oil prices will rise. This trader used Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange, to take a huge short position on Bitcoin and a long position on Brent crude oil. The bet relies on a 7x leveraged contract, meaning small price

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Apr 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Climate Change and Human Actions Are Changing Tibet’s Grasslands

Scientists once believed that having many different plant species in grasslands kept food supplies steady. The idea was that if some plants struggled, others would thrive, balancing things out. But new research shows this doesn’t always work when climate change and human activity push ecosystems to

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