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Apr 12 2026WEATHER

Breezy Chill and Late‑Night Showers Hit Boston

Boston feels the Atlantic’s bite today as wind shifts from the sea, pulling cool air across the city. Water temperatures just off shore hover around 42 degrees, keeping temperatures near the low 50s despite the day’s sunshine. Cloud cover rolls in by mid‑afternoon, turning the sky overcast. After

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Apr 12 2026OPINION

Climate Change Talk: A Skeptical Review of “Extreme Weather” Claims

The Heartland Institute’s climate conference in Washington brought a mix of arguments and data. One speaker, John Clauser, who earned a Nobel Prize in physics for work on quantum entanglement, used his expertise to scrutinize the evidence often cited as proof of a looming climate crisis. Clauser’s c

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Food Trucks Move Into Downtown Spokane: A Look at the New Rules

Spokane is thinking about letting food trucks set up shop in more downtown spots. The city council will discuss a small plan that could drop a $60 permit fee for trucks that stay in town more than two weeks each year. That fee is rarely used, so it would cost the city only about $500 a year to keep.

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Apr 12 2026SCIENCE

Peeling Back the Layers of Plastic in Coastal Waters

Scientists collected tiny plastic fragments that float in three coastal areas, each with a different mix of ships and tourists. They focused on polyethylene pieces because it is common in the sea. Using a technique that shines infrared light onto the plastic, they recorded how the molecules vibrate.

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Apr 12 2026OPINION

Utah’s Hidden Stories Unveiled

Paragraph 1 The state of Utah holds many secrets that most people overlook. Recent reports reveal new angles on politics, education, and history that challenge common assumptions. Paragraph 2 Investigations show how certain political figures have used religious rhetoric to shape public opinio

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Apr 12 2026HEALTH

Vaccines, Faith and Politics in Bangladesh: A Fresh Look

In October 2023, a new program began in Bangladesh that gives free, single‑dose HPV shots to girls between 9 and 14 years old. The goal is to stop cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among Bangladeshi women, which is mainly caused by the human papillomavirus. Before COVID‑19, people we

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

Justin Rose: From Johannesburg to the Green

Justin Rose was born in Johannesburg on July 30, 1980. He moved to England when he was five, growing up in Hampshire where the local clubs shaped his love for golf. He learned early at places like Tylney Park, Southwood, and Hartley Wintney before refining his skills at North Hants Golf Club. Des

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

Angela Dugalic: A Journey from Illinois to the Courts of Europe and UCLA

Angela Dugalic grew up in Des Plaines, Illinois, but her story reaches far beyond the suburbs. Born to Serbian parents who fled the turmoil of their homeland, she carries both U. S. and Serbian citizenship. In 2021, she helped Serbia win gold at EuroBasket, showing that her talent knows no borders.

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Apr 12 2026HEALTH

Religion and Recovery: A Fresh Look at How Faith Helps Beat Addiction

Many people think addiction is a simple problem that can be solved with one quick fix. But the truth is more complex. A recent study pulled data from 55 long‑term research projects that together tracked over half a million people. The researchers found that having spiritual or religious beliefs and

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Apr 12 2026OPINION

New Jersey’s Homelessness Budget: A Small Step in a Huge Gap

The state has put $25 million on the budget for people without homes, and another $11 million for a veterans program. These amounts show that officials see the problem, but they fall far short of what data says is needed. In 2024, the state’s system could house about 38, 000 people and was runnin

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