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Apr 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Waukegan school turns sunshine into student support

A high school in Waukegan made a smart move by putting 932 solar panels on its big roof. The school used to pay a lot for electricity—now it saves over $94, 000 every year. That money now helps teens from families with fewer resources go to college instead of going toward power bills. The panels do

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

A New Smart Bandage That Fights Infection and Speeds Up Healing

Wound care just got an upgrade. Scientists have created a flexible bandage-like material that not only sticks to skin but also fights bacteria and helps wounds heal faster. This isn’t just a regular dressing—it’s a smart patch packed with tiny particles that heat up when exposed to light, killing ge

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Why is Japan funding a U. S. power plant?

A massive project is brewing in Southern Ohio that isn’t just about electricity. A Japanese government-funded $33 billion natural gas power plant will sit on land already owned by the U. S. government. That is unusual because foreign nations rarely bankroll big infrastructure in America only to hand

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Downtown Albuquerque’s historic Route 66 building gets another shot at selling

After sitting empty once before, a two-story brick building on Central Avenue in Albuquerque is back on the market. The structure, built in the 1960s as a hotel, now houses Lindy’s Diner on the ground floor and several other tenants upstairs. The owners decided to sell after thirty years of running

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Apr 03 2026FINANCE

Energy costs are climbing, but don’t expect an instant shock to the economy

The war in the Middle East has pushed oil and gas prices up, yet Federal Reserve watchers say the real impact on everyday prices will take time. New York Fed chief John Williams told Fox Business that the economy might feel the squeeze in months or even a year, not right away. That delay matters bec

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Red Sox fans aren't happy this season

Dave Portnoy, a well-known Boston sports fan, has had enough of the Red Sox this year. Instead of just watching games casually, he decided to bet on every single one. That turned out to be a bad move. Boston lost five of their first six matches, including a tough three-game sweep by the Astros. Now

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Apr 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Saving Billions by Turning Off the Lights

The idea of cutting energy costs by a huge amount might sound like science‑fiction, but it is really about getting smarter with what we already have. Instead of building new power plants or inventing exotic fuels, the trick is to use less electricity in the first place. When people talk about

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Apr 02 2026CRYPTO

LBank’s First‑Quarter 2026: Trading Milestones and New Partnerships

LBank announced its Q1 2026 results, showing a surge in multi‑asset trading that pushed daily volume past two billion dollars. The exchange rolled out its TradFi section, allowing users to trade both traditional and digital assets from a single platform. On March 18 the volume milestone was hit, sig

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Band Perry Joins a New Management Family

A fresh partnership has formed for the country trio The Band Perry, who have recently added a new song to their catalog after nearly a decade. They now partner with Borchetta Entertainment Group, a management arm that has been expanding under the leadership of music executive Scott Borchetta. The

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Trump Mulls Replacing Attorney General Over Frustration

President Donald Trump has reportedly talked about removing Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to several unnamed insiders. He is unhappy with what he calls her lack of vigor in pursuing his political opponents and how she handled the Epstein investigation. The president has even suggested tha

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