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Apr 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

A Climate Film That Still Matters

When a filmmaker meets someone who says his movie changed their life, he feels the power of ideas. The film that sparked this meeting was released in 2006 and has already reached millions. It used a clear, simple message about heat and ice to show people that the planet is in danger. The movie’s inf

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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 2026POLITICS

Why Michelle Obama’s Hair Was Never Just About Hair

Barron Trump’s turn to register for military service under new rules didn’t come as a surprise—nearly every American man his age faces the same requirement. But unlike his father’s comments about Olympic teams and college sports, this shift quietly folded into a much bigger conversation about milita

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Apr 22 2026WEATHER

Understanding weather beyond the numbers

Weather reports often focus on temperatures and rain chances, but they rarely explain why forecasts change or what those shifts might mean long-term. A new weekly update aims to fill that gap by digging into the science behind forecasts and climate trends. Instead of quick updates on storms or heatw

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Apr 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Storm warning closes key route to Yosemite

A stretch of road leading into a popular national park has shut down after heavy rain and warnings of landslides made travel unsafe. The closure covers a 10-mile section of State Route 140 in Mariposa County, cutting off access from Midpines to El Portal at 7 p. m. on Monday. Officials say the move

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Apr 22 2026BUSINESS

Building a Future While Breaking Old Rules

The push for cleaner energy isn’t waiting for politics to catch up. A recent court decision just cleared away some federal blocks slowing down solar and wind projects across the country. Meanwhile, big companies are making big moves in new directions. One coffee giant, known for its green mermaid lo

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Apr 21 2026ENVIRONMENT

Utah’s Quiet Energy Revolution

In a state known for coal and oil, Utah has quietly become a leader in clean power. Over the last 25 years, one advocate has watched coal’s share of electricity fall from nearly all to less than half. Today the state ranks sixteenth in solar, supplies enough wind and storage for a million homes, and

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Apr 21 2026ENVIRONMENT

Finding Home in a Shifting World

The conversation shifts from the familiar idea of “home” to a deeper sense of belonging that emerges when we look beyond borders and systems. A Moroccan storyteller named Hajar Tazi explains how her grandmother’s garden, a place of ritual and weaving, helped her feel connected to land and lineage. T

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Apr 21 2026SCIENCE

Uncertain Future of the Atlantic Ocean’s Heartbeat

The Atlantic ocean has a giant conveyor belt that moves warm water north and cold water south. Some news pieces say this system might stop soon, causing very bad winters in Europe and chaos worldwide. That claim is built mainly on computer tests that use extreme pollution guesses, not on real measur

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Apr 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

David Duchovny Moves From Sci‑Fi to Real‑World Mysteries

David Duchovny, once known for his role in a top science‑fiction series, has turned away from the genre he never truly loved. He admits that his early interest in shows like the original “Star Trek” was a one‑off and that he now prefers stories grounded in fact. Duchovny earned degrees in English li

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