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Apr 22 2026WEATHER

Rainy Day Ahead: Cooler Weather Hits Staten Island

A mild front will drift through Staten Island on Wednesday, bringing brief showers mostly in the morning and early afternoon. The expected rainfall is modest—just a few inches of water, roughly one‑tenth of an inch. Cloudy skies and brisk winds will keep temperatures in the 50s, lower than usu

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Apr 22 2026SPORTS

Vote for Your Local High School Spring Sports Stars

High school sports fans in the MLive regions have a new chance to celebrate their favorite seniors. The annual Spring Sports Stars contest has returned, inviting people from each area to choose the athletes they think shine brightest. This week’s focus is on senior players across all regions, and vo

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

Fire at Novato Church: Trial Without Hate Crime Charge

A 61‑year‑old woman, Denise Irene Roberts, is set to face an arson trial after a judge decided the evidence was not strong enough for a hate crime charge. The court said Roberts could receive up to six years in prison if found guilty of setting the fire, instead of a potential nine‑year sentence tha

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

Middletown School Closings: A Community in Flux

In Middletown, the debate over closing several schools is heating up as the school board prepares to decide on a new budget next week. A majority vote could approve closures that affect Leonardo and Navesink elementary schools, while Bayshore Middle School would shift to an elementary level. The boa

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Smart Money Watching BlackSky as Stock Nears Yearly Peak

BlackSky’s shares are closing in on their highest point in a year, sitting just below $40. 62. That’s interesting because most stocks tend to pull back when the market is shaky. But here, the price is holding strong near the top instead of falling. This often means big investors are quietly buying u

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

What TED 2026 Reveals About Our Tech-Driven Future

This year’s TED conference in Vancouver showed how technology isn’t just shaping our tools—it’s quietly reshaping power itself. The talks weren’t just about flashy gadgets or futuristic ideas; they revealed how small groups of people are making big decisions that could limit or expand human freedom.

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Learning AI with Reese: Just her idea or more?

Last week, Reese Witherspoon got everyone talking with a simple Instagram video. She pushed her followers to start using artificial intelligence tools, saying it was time to dive in. Her post racked up millions of views, sparking both excitement and sharp criticism. Some fans called her idea brillia

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Apr 22 2026CRYPTO

When Crypto Meets Betting: A New Bet on AI Research

Bitcoin supporters often focus on big numbers—like how much crypto a company holds. But Anthony Pompliano, a well-known figure in the Bitcoin world, is taking a different route. His company, ProCap Financial, just teamed up with Kalshi, a platform where people bet on real-world events like elections

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google’s New AI Tools Help Companies Mix Web Data with Their Own Files

Google has just launched two AI research tools called Deep Research and Deep Research Max, designed to do deep searches across the internet and private company data. Unlike older AI assistants that only scan public web pages, these new tools can also dig into a company’s internal spreadsheets, datab

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

Hidden Struggles in Medical Schools: What Brazilian Students Face

Medical students in Brazil often face silent battles that don’t show up in grades. While the focus is usually on exams and long hours, a new look into their mental health reveals how common serious thoughts about self-harm really are. Researchers studied over a thousand students from different backg

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