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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Better Schools Today, Stronger Community Tomorrow

Alaska’s schools serve over 45, 000 students daily, yet many buildings date back to the 1950s and 60s. These aging facilities face problems like leaky roofs, outdated electrical systems, and limited accessibility. Proposition 1 puts this reality on the ballot, asking voters to approve upgrades that

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

From Warehouse Worker to NBA Draft: One Man's Surprising Path

Yaxel Lendeborg's journey to the Final Four is a mix of unexpected turns and stubborn persistence. After high school, he saw no point in college and took a job at a warehouse. His mom had other plans. She insisted he go to junior college, setting him on a path he never expected. Six years later, he'

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Apr 04 2026HEALTH

Better Eating for Lower Blood Pressure

Around the world, high blood pressure affects many adults and can shorten lives. While medicine helps, eating differently might be just as important. Research now shows some diets can help keep blood pressure in check without relying only on pills. Not all diets work the same way. The DASH plan foc

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Israel's Border Push Triggers Warnings and Wider Concerns

Lebanon’s skies turned loud again on Friday evening when Israel launched airstrikes near Beirut’s southern suburbs. The Israeli military called it an attack on militant "infrastructure, " but offered no details about damage or casualties. Hours earlier, residents in seven neighborhoods got urgent wa

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Why Iran keeps its grip on the world’s oil highway

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway where a fifth of the planet’s oil moves. Iran sits on one side and Oman on the other. For decades this choke point gave Iran almost no leverage over global trade, but that changed when war broke out in late February. Since day one, Iran’s Revolutionary Guar

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Apr 04 2026SCIENCE

Turning olive waste into treasure with smart science

Every year, olive oil factories leave behind piles of leftover plant material that many see as trash. But inside those dry leaves, sticky pomace, and murky wastewater hides a hidden goldmine of molecules that fight damage in our bodies. Instead of letting these by-products rot or pollute soil, resea

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Big Changes Coming for Medical Research Funding

The government wants to take $5 billion from medical research next year. That money helps scientists study diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. Now, they're asking for $41 billion instead of the $46 billion they get now. Some research centers might close completely under this plan. Five important

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Big names in sports and music rooting for South Carolina basketball

South Carolina’s women’s basketball team isn’t just drawing crowds to the arena—they’re bringing in famous faces too. Players and coaches aren’t the only ones cheering from courtside; sometimes, well-known figures from sports and entertainment are spotted in the stands. The team, coached by Dawn Sta

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Apr 04 2026CELEBRITIES

A Hip-Hop Legend Cheers on the Court

Flavor Flav, the iconic figure known for his energetic personality and deep voice, took his spot front and center at the women’s Final Four in Phoenix. Instead of his usual stage presence, he was courtside for the high-stakes matchup between UConn and South Carolina. Sitting right next to Aliyah Bos

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Apr 04 2026FINANCE

Farmers tighten belts as tractor prices hit new highs

Farm shows across North America this spring told a clear story: farmers are cutting back on big purchases. With prices for machinery, fuel, and fertilizer climbing higher than ever, most are choosing to keep their old equipment a little longer. A dealer in Saskatchewan explained it simply: "They won

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