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Apr 13 2026WEATHER

Fire Alert: Stay Safe in Dry West Piedmont and Sandhills

Fire danger has climbed to a warning level in the Western Piedmont and Sandhills areas as humidity drops, winds pick up, and fuels become very dry. The National Weather Service says the risk of wildfires will grow through tonight, especially as gusts can push flames quickly across open land. Resid

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Wrong‑Target Arrest Sparks County Investigation

A Minnesota county is digging into a federal raid that ended with the wrong man being taken from his home. In January, agents entered a St. Paul house with guns drawn, handcuffed an individual named ChongLy “Scott” Thao, and forced him out into the snow wearing only underwear and sandals. Thao later

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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

Discovering the Hidden Genes Behind Ginkgo’s Toxic Seeds

The seeds of Ginkgo biloba hold a nasty secret: they produce a poison called ginkgotoxin and its sugar‑bound form. Scientists wanted to know which genes make these chemicals, but the details were fuzzy. Using a step‑by‑step RNA sequencing plan, researchers collected seed samples at different grow

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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

E. coli ST410: How a Tiny Island Helps It Fight Antibiotics

The strain E. coli ST410 is spreading worldwide and making doctors worry about treatments. Scientists looked at more than 3, 000 versions of this bacteria and found that it often picks up a gene called blaNDM‑5, which gives resistance to powerful drugs called carbapenems. They also saw that many of

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Sports roundup: How local teams performed last weekend

Baseball saw some big wins last Saturday. Bay Port crushed De Pere in two straight games, scoring nine runs in the first match and five in the second. Pitcher Quinn Boeckman held his own early on, while Parker Broehm and Ethan Hawley stepped up later. Meanwhile, Notre Dame completely shut out Green

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Roger Mills: From Soldier to Texas Politician

Roger Mills had two very different careers: one as a fighter in the Civil War and another as a politician trying to shape America’s future. Born in 1832 in Kentucky, he grew up during a time when Texas was still a young state. His family moved to Texas in 1849, just after wars ended and new lands op

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Why Trump’s war with Fox News matters beyond just one host

Fox News isn’t just another TV channel—it’s a powerful platform where opinions shape public debate. Recently, a feud between Donald Trump and Jessica Tarlov, one of its hosts, has raised eyebrows. Trump didn’t just criticize her work; he publicly demanded she lose her job, calling her a "real loser.

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Apr 13 2026CRIME

SUV driver crashes, then stabs himself after police try to calm him down

Around six in the evening, a grey Mercedes SUV drifted north on Interstate 5 and clipped a grey Lexus before speeding off. Witnesses called it in, and California Highway Patrol quickly tracked the plates to a Santa Clarita address. When officers knocked, the driver reacted strangely: he locked himse

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

How childhood whooping cough vaccines keep working in different kids

Doctors know kids get whooping cough vaccines early, but they still get sick sometimes. That’s why researchers tested blood from three groups of children who got different vaccine versions. Group one had an older whole-cell shot first, then two newer acellular boosters. Group two started with one ac

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s Big Celebration After Election Shift

The mood was electric in Budapest after voters made a clear choice. A recent election sent a strong message—ending a long stretch of leadership by swapping out the ruling party for an opposition group. Most Hungarians, especially younger ones, had grown tired of the old government’s approach. Even b

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