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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Play Day Fun for Kids at College

The college’s Early Childhood Department has a yearly event called Children’s Play Day. It takes place during the national Week of the Young Child, a time when many places focus on kids. The college partners with the International Play Association to give families a day of learning through play.

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

X Moves Toward Crypto: New Product Hints Spark Talk

Nikita Bier, the product lead at X, posted a short message that suggested the platform might soon offer a crypto‑related feature. The comment came just before X’s planned launch of X Money, a digital wallet and payments service that Elon Musk has promoted as part of his vision to turn X into a full‑

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Crypto Stakes of a Fed Nominee: A New Look

Kevin Warsh, the man named by President Trump to run the Federal Reserve, has just filed a 69‑page financial report that clears him for his upcoming Senate hearing. The paperwork shows he and his wife own at least $192 million together, but the most eye‑catching part is how much of that comes from c

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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Snowstorm Brings Heavy Falls and Avalanche Risk to Western Mountains

The storm is rolling into the western United States, packing up to two feet of snow in high‑elevation areas and throwing strong winds that can create whiteout conditions. The National Weather Service has issued warnings across the Rockies and Pacific Northwest, stressing that the sudden build‑up of

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Apr 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Heat Islands in Cities: Why Some Neighborhoods Feel Like Ovens

Concrete streets and tall buildings store and re‑release heat, turning parts of a city into mini‑ovens. When the sun shines on asphalt and steel, those surfaces keep their warmth longer than trees or grass. The result is an “urban heat island” that makes a block feel hotter than the forecasted tem

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Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Nashville Music Powerhouse Aims to Protect Country Roots

A former chief executive of a major Nashville label has opened a fresh music company that plans to keep country’s storytelling alive. The new venture, called Joan of Arc Music, will handle everything from finding and training artists to publishing songs and managing careers. Its first partner

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Apr 15 2026SPORTS

Fielder’s Frustration: A Fan, a Gesture and Mental‑Health Talk

Jarren Duran, an outfielder for the Red Sox, was on Target Field in Minneapolis when a fan made a cruel remark about his mental health. The comment came during the fifth inning of a 6‑0 loss to the Twins. Duran, who had just grounded out and was heading back from first base, flashed an obscene gestu

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Apr 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Neighbors debate granite mining plan near Columbia

A mining company wants to blast a new granite quarry just six miles from Columbia’s downtown, but locals aren’t welcoming the idea. Heidelberg Materials has asked for permits to dig up 242 acres near Monticello Road, close to colleges and neighborhoods like Haskell Heights. The plan promises to rest

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

King Charles's US Visit: A Diplomatic Balancing Act

When King Charles lands in the US later this month, his four-day trip will mark 250 years since America declared independence from Britain. Yet this visit isn’t just about history. It’s happening at a time when the UK and US are struggling to agree on major issues, putting pressure on old alliances.

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Senate Pushes for Fast Funding of Border Agencies Amid Political Tensions

Next week, the U. S. Senate might start voting on a bill to give billions more to two key border security groups—Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U. S. Border Patrol. Senate leaders want this done quickly, before senators take a week-long break in early May. The money would keep the

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