Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Summer Fun Returns: Frankie’s Park Gets a Fresh Look

Frankie’s Fun Park, a beloved spot for families in North Charleston since 1990, is set to open its doors again this summer after a big makeover. The n...

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Quincy’s Money Mess: Who’s Right About the Budget?

The city council and Mayor Tom Koch disagree about how Quincy is handling its money. Council members point to a $1. 6 billion debt, a credit downgr...

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Stripe Aims to Be the Cloud for Money Using Blockchain

Stripe is moving its payment system into a new world where blockchain and stablecoins are the backbone of how money travels around the globe. The comp...

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Apr 18 2026CRYPTO

Crypto’s Quiet Dive Into U. S. Banking

In the early days of digital money, crypto stayed on the outskirts of mainstream finance. People could buy and sell it, but any movement of real dolla...

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Apr 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Pansies and Cannas: How to Keep Your Plants Happy in Warm Weather

Pansies that were planted last fall look a bit weak after the recent warm spell. The first step is to move them out of direct sun. A spot that gets...

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Hollywood Love and Health Scares

The 1980s television stars Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas have confirmed that they are now a couple, ending a long history of public relationships...

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Apr 18 2026SCIENCE

Leaves That Leak: How Plants Manage Water When Stomata Shut

Plants close their tiny pores, called stomata, to keep water from escaping during dry spells. Even then, a small amount of moisture still drips out – ...

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Apr 18 2026FINANCE

X Turns Into a Trading Hub With New Stock Feature

The social media giant X has added a new tool that lets users see live stock and crypto prices right inside the app. The feature, called Cashtags, ...

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Faith and Power Clash in the White House

The next book by Vice President J. D. Vance is stirring a quiet but fierce debate inside the administration. Vance, who talks openly about his Catholi...

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Apr 18 2026WEATHER

Snow in Rhode Island: When It Happens and How Rare

Rhode Island’s weather can surprise people in spring, especially when it comes to snow. The last winter was busy with two heavy storms that hit the...

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fun and Fuel: How a War and Gas Prices Are Quietly Slowing America’s Play‑Time

The recent flare‑up between Iran and the United States has quietly nudged many Americans to pause their weekend plans. When a major geopolitical even...

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Apr 18 2026FINANCE

House Prices, Jobs and Energy: What the Numbers Really Say

A recent look at U. S. data shows that buying a home is still slow, even though mortgage rates have eased. In March, sales of houses that were already...

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Poland’s Crypto Law Fight Continues

Polish lawmakers again could not lift a presidential veto that blocks an important crypto regulation bill, keeping the country in a prolonged debate a...

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Storm‑Shaped Start Gives Byron a Surprise Edge at Kansas

Bad weather on Saturday wiped out practice and qualifying, forcing NASCAR to rely on its rule book for the starting grid. The system places drivers wi...

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Apr 18 2026WEATHER

Winds, Sunshine and a Midweek Warmth Boost

The day starts with sharp breezes coming from the northwest, pushing temperatures into the lower 20s and low 30s. The cold air feels like a chill that...

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Mold at Home and How It Affects Allergy Sufferers

New research shows that finding mold inside a house can make symptoms worse for people who already react to dust mites. The study looked at patient...

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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 airst...

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Apr 18 2026CRYPTO

AI Joins Crypto, Changing the Game

The amount of money poured into crypto firms that mix artificial intelligence with blockchain technology has more than doubled in a year, reaching for...

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Apr 18 2026WEATHER

Windy Day Brings Big Fire Risk

The weather office warns that today’s air is very dry and the wind blows hard from the northwest. Because of this, the grass and brush that stay ar...

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Alaskan Athletes Shine at State Sports Awards

Kristen Faulkner, a cyclist from Homer, and Gus Schumacher, a skier from Anchorage, were honored this week as Pride of Alaska winners at the state’s S...

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