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Apr 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Iran’s oil troubles are speeding up the world’s switch to green power

Oil prices jumped when Iran’s military blocked the Strait of Hormuz after recent attacks. Many countries that normally buy oil from the Middle East rushed to find other energy sources. Instead of waiting for oil supplies to stabilize, they turned to China, the biggest maker of solar panels, batterie

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Apr 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Tech Meets Old Wisdom at This Unique Art School

In a quiet corner of New Mexico, an art school is quietly breaking the mold of how technology and culture can mix. The Institute of American Indian Arts now runs a computer science program where students don’t just learn coding—they explore how machines can listen to fungi, dance with plants, and ev

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Apr 27 2026EDUCATION

Why a classroom lesson went too far for one teacher

Cole Allen was no stranger to success. At 31, he held a master’s in computer science and had just been named “Teacher of the Month. ” Most people would see only the achievements on paper. But the attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner changed everything. The way he saw the world

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Apr 27 2026SPORTS

Pitch and Weather Factors at Chepauk for CSK vs GT Showdown

The upcoming IPL 2026 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans isn’t just another mid-table clash. With both teams sitting on six points after seven games, the game carries more weight than usual. CSK sit fifth thanks to a strong net run rate boosted by a domina

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Apr 27 2026WEATHER

A simple guide to Massachusetts weather this week

Massachusetts is in for a mix of sunshine and changing temperatures this week. While most areas will start bright and clear, the western part of the state will feel noticeably warmer than the east. Sunday kicks things off with clouds fading and temperatures climbing to the low 60s in the west, while

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Apr 27 2026WEATHER

Tornado Hits Runaway Bay: What Happened and What’s Next

A powerful storm swept through Wise County, Texas, on Saturday, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The National Weather Service later confirmed it was an EF-2 tornado, meaning it packed winds strong enough to uproot trees and tear apart buildings. Damage was heaviest in Runaway Bay, a small comm

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Apr 27 2026FINANCE

Balancing Fun Today with Future Security

People often wonder how to spend money now without hurting their future plans. Big purchases like vacations or home upgrades feel important today, but they can sneakily shrink savings for later. On the flip side, being too careful might mean missing out on experiences you can actually afford. Spend

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Apr 27 2026HEALTH

Why kids' doctors don't get sick as often as you think

Doctors who treat children deal with runny noses, sneezes, and other germs all day long. One pediatrician shared how a toddler sneezed right in his face during a check-up, leaving him covered in droplets. Another doctor had a near-identical experience. Parents often wonder how these doctors stay hea

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Florida’s Redistricting Dilemma: Why Census Flaws Matter Now

Florida is preparing for a special legislative session next month to redraw congressional district lines, a move that happens more often than people realize. The state’s population grew fast in the last decade, but the 2020 Census missed about 750, 000 residents—a significant error that could shape

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Apr 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

How tech hubs can power up their neighborhoods instead of draining them

Many people worry that when a giant tech building moves into town, it will hog all the electricity and jack up local power bills. That fear isn’t baseless—big data centers do chew through a lot of juice. But fresh engineering ideas show these energy-hungry giants can flip the script and become commu

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