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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 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sony’s Next‑Gen AI Move: Frame Generation Will Arrive on PlayStation, Not in 2026

Sony is planning to add AI‑powered frame generation to its PlayStation consoles, a feature that could make games look smoother without needing more powerful hardware. The idea was first hinted at by Mark Cerny, the lead architect for the PS5 and its Pro upgrade, during a detailed interview with Digi

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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 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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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sony Gains Full Control of Peanuts

Sony Music Entertainment Japan and Sony Pictures Entertainment have secured an 80‑percent stake in the Peanuts franchise, paying $460 million to acquire the remaining shares from WildBrain. Sony Music Japan already owned 39 percent since 2018, so this deal adds another 41 percent and brings the belo

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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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Feb 14 2026CRIME

Ames Creator Shines Light on Unsolved Crime's Impact

Willy Nast, a resident of Ames, has taken a unique approach to true-crime storytelling. His podcast, "City of Lights, " focuses on the aftermath of a tragic event rather than the crime itself. The story begins in Aurora, Illinois, where Nast, then a 22-year-old creative writing student, knocked on t

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Feb 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Earbuds Face-Off: Sony, Bose, and Apple Go Head-to-Head

Sony's new WF-1000XM6 earbuds have shaken up the high-end earbud market. These earbuds boast better sound, noise cancellation, and battery life than their predecessors. But how do they stack up against the big names like Bose and Apple? First, let's talk money. Sony's WF-1000XM6 earbuds cost $330.

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Exciting Games and Surprises Await at the PlayStation Event

Sony’s upcoming State of Play will run for more than an hour on Thursday, February 12. It promises to showcase a mix of new visuals and gameplay from both independent creators and the company’s own studios. The schedule seems to lean heavily on upcoming releases for the PS5, with a handful of titles

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