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Apr 01 2026WEATHER

Storm Warning Hits Berkshire County – Stay Safe

The National Weather Service issued a new severe thunderstorm warning at 8:45 p. m. for Berkshire County, lasting until 9 p. m. The warning says wind gusts could reach 60 miles per hour and that roofs, siding, trees and other structures might be damaged. The storm is moving east at about 45 miles pe

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Apr 01 2026SCIENCE

Moon‑bound Mission: A 10‑Day Journey Around the Moon

The Artemis 2 flight will carry four astronauts on a ten‑day voyage that circles the Moon, marking the first human flyby since 1972. They travel in NASA’s Orion capsule, which will perform a series of tests and observations while the crew stays mostly inside the ship. Launch day is all about speed.

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Apr 01 2026HEALTH

Life in Pain: How Young Adults Navigate Health Care

Young people who suffer from several long‑term pains find it hard to get the help they need. This research looked at who visits doctors, what medicines are taken, and how these choices relate to the level of pain and emotional stress. Instead of starting with the numbers, the study first asks:

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Apr 01 2026WEATHER

Storms ahead: What Pennsylvania can expect this week

Spring in Pennsylvania often brings unpredictable weather, and this week is no exception. A mix of warm air pushing north and cooler systems heading south is setting up a recipe for storms across a wide stretch of the country. While places like Texas and the Midwest brace for heavy rain and strong w

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Apr 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Virginia’s Waterfront Gets a Smart Upgrade

Most people in Virginia don’t realize how much their daily lives rely on the water right outside their doors. Over half the state’s population lives near rivers, bays, or the ocean, meaning tides, fishing spots, and flood risks shape their routines more than they might think. Soon, a new set of tool

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

Community Credit Union Gives Big Boost to Local Nursing School

Members First Credit Union has given a $75, 000 gift to Mid Michigan College in Harrison. The money will build a new nursing laboratory on the college’s campus, which will carry the credit union’s name. The lab will let students practice clinical skills with real equipment, help teachers plan

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Mar 31 2026SCIENCE

Water‑Strider’s Fan Helps It Ride Fast Rivers

A small insect called the water‑strider has a special fan on its back. The fan is made of many thin, overlapping plates. Each plate has tiny branches that split again into thinner ones. The fan lets the insect push against fast water with less effort. Scientists studied how the fan moves

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Crypto Collateral Brings New Twist to Home Loans

A big step in U. S. housing finance is happening now: a major mortgage agency is letting people use Bitcoin and other digital coins as security for buying a house. The deal works with two loans: the regular mortgage and an extra crypto‑backed loan, both managed by a partner company. The digital asse

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Denver Women’s Soccer Team Secures Future Stadium Land

A new chapter begins for Denver women’s soccer as the club lands a 14‑acre plot in Santa Fe Yards, poised to become Colorado’s first stadium dedicated to female professional sports. The site sits where the old Gates Rubber factory once stood, at Broadway and Interstate 25, and will host a mixed‑use

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Mar 31 2026WEATHER

Cortland Faces Tiny Floods: What You Need to Know

In Cortland County, a flood warning was issued late last night for Wednesday and Thursday. The alert says the Tioughnioga River will reach 8 feet, which is just enough to cause minor flooding. Because of this, a few lanes on Kellogg Road south of town may be closed and traffic could get stuck. The w

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