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Apr 19 2026WEATHER

New Jersey braces for chilly shift after wet weekend

New Jersey faces a quick weather flip this weekend starting with rain and ending with frost. A cold front rolls in late Saturday bringing wet conditions that stick around until Sunday morning. Temperatures take a steep dive after the rain ends, setting the stage for a much colder week ahead. Rain a

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Apr 19 2026CRIME

Peering into the Shadows: What a Serial Killer Exhibit Really Reveals

New Yorkers now have a chance to step into a world often confined to true crime podcasts and late-night documentaries. An exhibit recreating crime scenes from infamous serial killers has opened in Greenwich Village, inviting adults to explore the darkest corners of human behavior. But beyond the sho

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Apr 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Pet wearables go beyond just tracking location

New smart collars for dogs and cats now monitor health metrics like heart rate and breathing patterns, something once limited to human devices. Instead of just telling you where your pet went, these collars claim to detect early signs of stress, allergies, or illness through motion sensors and AI an

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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 17 2026BUSINESS

Nusenda Upgrades Uptown Site with a Modern Hub

New Mexico’s biggest credit union is trading its older Uptown branch for a sleek, six-lane drive-thru and a bigger parking lot. The new two-story building, sitting on what used to be a movie theater parking area, will open in early 2027. Instead of walking into a teller line, customers will roll up

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Apr 16 2026HEALTH

Can your pillow harm your eyes?

New research suggests how you sleep might quietly affect your vision. A study found that stacking pillows or bending your neck sharply while sleeping can slightly increase eye pressure. This happens because folded necks squeeze veins, slowing blood flow to the eyes. Over time, this might worsen glau

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Apr 16 2026EDUCATION

Do NYC families want AI schools or more support for existing ones?

New York families are arguing over a plan to open the city’s first AI-focused high school this fall in Lower Manhattan. The school, called Next Generation Technology High, would share a building with another school if approved by officials on April 29. But the proposal has sparked debate—some love t

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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Storm Watch Ahead: Two Big Weather Events in Michigan

Michigan residents should keep an eye on the sky, because two significant weather events are coming up. The first one is a quick burst of severe thunderstorms that will affect a small but heavily populated area later in the day. These storms could bring heavy rain, strong winds, and even hail. The

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Small-town teacher builds futures and cooks dreams

Newberry High’s special education room feels like a gym for life skills rather than just a classroom. Students here practice grocery lists, job interviews, and problem-solving instead of just reading from textbooks. One teenager sums it up this way: “She’s not just a teacher—she’s a coach for the ga

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Apr 14 2026OPINION

Alaska’s charity gaming needs a tech update to help veterans

Alaska’s veteran groups rely heavily on pull-tab games to fund their work, from fixing up buildings to hosting community events. These paper-based games have been the backbone of their income for years. But times have changed. Most people now handle their money, shopping, and social lives through ap

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