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Mar 18 2026WEATHER

What Happens When the Pacific Ocean Changes Its Mood?

The Pacific Ocean is like a giant bathtub that never stops moving. Right now, it’s cooling down after a long phase called La Niña. Scientists say this phase is ending, and the ocean might warm up again soon. That warming phase is called El Niño, and it could show up as early as summer. El Niño and

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Mar 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Buffy’s New Show Fizzles: One Executive Says It All

The buzz about a new Buffy series died out fast, leaving fans and the cast stunned. Sarah Michelle Gellar shared her side on Instagram and in a recent interview, saying the decision came from a single person at Hulu. She was surprised to hear the call while her film “Ready or Not 2” opened at

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Mar 13 2026OPINION

The Grim Reality of Capital Punishment

People often think the death penalty is only for the most terrible offenders. In reality, those who face execution are usually poor, have learning disabilities, and rarely get strong legal help. They also face higher chances of being sentenced to death when their victim is white. A case in Alabama

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Budget Cuts Hit Early Learning and Schools in Washington

Washington lawmakers agreed on a new budget that will raise overall spending but slash money for early childhood programs and public schools. The plan pulls almost a billion dollars from the state’s rainy‑day reserve and adds a modest tax hike to cover the gaps. Even with these cuts, total state spe

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Mar 11 2026EDUCATION

Anchorage Schools Face Tough Choices, Voters Hold the Key

The Anchorage School District finished its spring break with a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2027, but the path to that balance was paved with hard cuts. Facing a $90 million shortfall at the start of this cycle, leaders had to make decisions none wanted. They trimmed administrative costs and cut

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

China Cuts Waste, Aims for Smart Spending

Lan Fo’an told reporters that the government cannot keep spending endlessly. The finance minister said money is not endless, so every dollar must earn something back. He announced a smaller stimulus plan for this year. The goal is to reduce wasteful costs across ministries. He added that n

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Closed Meetings Block Budget Cuts in Elmhurst

Elmhurst’s finance committee, tasked with trimming the city budget, has spent most of its time in private sessions. Since late January, about two‑thirds of the committee’s hours have been closed to the public. In total, members met privately for roughly three and a half hours while only two hours we

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Government Stumbles Over Legal Battle With Law Firms

The federal government recently flipped its stance on a legal showdown with several law firms. After attempting to pull out of the fight, it decided to keep fighting, showing a confusing back‑and‑forth. A week ago, the Department of Justice asked an appeals court in Washington, D. C. if it could dr

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Trump Stops Legal Battles Against Four Law Firms

The Trump team has decided to abandon its long‑running court challenges against four major law firms that have close ties to Democrats. Earlier, the administration tried to bar these firms from accessing federal buildings, classified data, and meetings with government agencies as a form of retaliati

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Mar 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Connecticut Groups Warn of Air Quality Damage After EPA Cuts Rules

The Environmental Protection Agency recently removed key rules that had protected air quality for almost twenty years. One rule, the 2009 endangerment finding, had helped set limits on greenhouse gases from cars and engines. The new decision also rolls back standards that limit pollution from coal‑p

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