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Apr 19 2026WEATHER

What's next for North Texas weather?

North Texas will swap its warm embrace for a brisker hug this weekend as a cold front rolls through. This isn't just a gentle breeze change; it's a full shift, dragging cooler air behind it like a blanket. Saturday starts with a bang—scattered storms and gusty winds, some strong enough to snap tree

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

First-time moms under 25 face higher stress in Japan, study finds

Japan has long worried about very young mothers and their risks for child abuse. But what about women in their early 20s who become first-time moms? A new study flips the focus by comparing two groups: those under 26 and those 26 or older. Most past research zeroed in on teens, leaving a gap for wom

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Head Start in Massachusetts Faces Funding Crunch

In Massachusetts, about 1, 300 spots for young children in Head Start programs have vanished over the past three years because federal money has stopped growing while program costs keep climbing. Nationwide, enrollment fell from roughly 1. 1 million kids in 2013 to around 785, 000 in 2022. The stat

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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

Kids Take Charge: First Lowcountry Children’s Business Fair

A recent fair in North Charleston let a group of young entrepreneurs show off their own businesses. Twenty-one kids set up booths in Park Circle, selling homemade treats, 3D‑printed items and handmade bracelets. After each child made a sale, they rang a bell to celebrate their success. Volunteers ju

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Apr 18 2026SCIENCE

Coatis Carry a Common Anaplasma Strain in Brazil’s Forest

In the Iguaçu National Park, researchers collected blood from 73 coatis across three locations. They used PCR tests to look for DNA from several tick‑borne bacteria and parasites: Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, Borrelia, and piroplasms. Almost half of the animals—about 48%—showed Anaplasma DNA, while n

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Mold at Home and How It Affects Allergy Sufferers

New research shows that finding mold inside a house can make symptoms worse for people who already react to dust mites. The study looked at patients with confirmed allergies to house dust mites and compared their health records with whether mold was present in their homes. Results revealed a c

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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Wildfires Stay Lit Longer as Nights Heat Up

The length of time fires burn in North America has stretched into the night, a trend linked to human‑driven climate change. Researchers found that conditions suitable for fire now last 36 % longer than they did half a century ago, and the number of days with fire‑prone weather has risen by 44 %.

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

New Hall at Tennessee Named for Former President Randy Boyd

The newest addition to the University of Tennessee’s campus is a massive business school building that will carry the name of its former president, Randy Boyd. The structure, which will be the largest on campus, has just hit its highest point in construction during a topping‑out ceremony. Duri

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Apr 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Weekly ocean dips unite strangers into a tight-knit Newport Beach crew

Every Wednesday at dawn, a rotating cast of about 40 locals gathers under the Newport Beach Pier. They don’t just dip their toes—they dive straight into the Pacific without wetsuits. First come the shivers and the grumbles, but once they break through the waves, the cold turns into something almost

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Genes and Childhood Shape Mental Health in Later Years

Research shows that genes and early life events can set the stage for depression in middle age and beyond. A study found that people with a family history of mood disorders face higher risks if they also grew up with parents battling addiction. The findings suggest that childhood struggles don’t jus

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