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Apr 22 2026OPINION

Keeping Bears and People Safe This Spring

Alaska’s snow is melting, and soon the bears will wake from their winter sleep. When they start hunting for food, people need to change how they keep their homes and neighborhoods safe. Every year more than a hundred bears are killed in Alaska by residents or local authorities, usually after the

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Apr 20 2026EDUCATION

Alaska sees growth in early childhood teachers after school changes

Alaska’s shortage of early childhood educators just got some help from an unlikely source: a University program that nearly lost its license but came back stronger. The University of Alaska Anchorage’s early childhood program was in trouble in 2019 when it lost important accreditation, leaving hundr

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Apr 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Alcoa’s Idle Smelter Finds New Life as Bitcoin Mining Hub

Alcoa, a major player in the aluminum industry, is close to selling its long‑abandoned Massena East smelter in upstate New York. The plant, which stopped operating in 2014 because of high energy bills and tough global competition, sits along the St. Lawrence River and is ready for a new purpose.

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Apr 18 2026CELEBRITIES

Behind the Breakup: What Really Happened Between Two Big Names in Podcasting

Alix Earle and Alex Cooper’s public clash wasn’t just one bad moment—it was months of growing frustration. The trouble started long before their split, with Earle feeling pushed around after their podcast partnership began. Earle had already built her own following before joining forces with Cooper,

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Alabama missed a chance to regulate AI image abuse

Alabama lawmakers had a simple task last session: pass a bill that would stop tech companies from using AI to create and share sexual images of people without their consent. Instead, the bill died in committee, leaving Alabamians—especially women and kids—vulnerable to a growing problem. Right now,

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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

North Point Mall: Waiting for a New Future

Alpharetta’s North Point Mall sits quietly, its empty corridors and quiet stores telling a familiar story. Once a bustling shopping spot, the mall now fights to stay relevant while rumors swirl about big changes ahead. Could a hockey team be in its future? That’s the big question. Plans for a huge n

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Apr 17 2026SPORTS

Alycia Baumgardner: The Fighter Changing Women's Boxing Forever

Alycia Baumgardner, known in the ring as "The Bomb, " isn't just another boxer with a few belts. She's flipping the script on what it means to be a champion. At a time when women's boxing struggles for attention, Baumgardner steps in not just to win matches but to rewrite the rules. Her journey from

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Apr 16 2026EDUCATION

How Alabama handles school transfers and sports eligibility

Alabama has recently made changes to how students using CHOOSE Act funds can play high school sports. The AHSAA announced that these funds won't be counted as financial aid, so students can still join sports teams. This decision follows a new law signed by the governor that ensures these students ca

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Bank of New York Mellon: A Bull Run and the Questions That Follow

Bank of New York Mellon, trading under the ticker BK, has pushed past every previous peak in its share price. The stock jumped more than 68 % over the last year and recently hit an all‑time high of $130. 59 on April 14. Analysts from Barchart give the stock a full 100 % “Buy” rating, and its Trend S

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Bank of America's Q1 Results: What Investors Really Need to Know

Bank of America is about to release its first-quarter earnings, and the numbers look strong. Analysts predict revenue will hit nearly $29. 8 billion, a jump from last year's $27. 5 billion. This follows a pattern—Bank of America has beaten revenue estimates in eight of the last ten quarters. Earning

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