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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Prediction Markets: Who Gets to Tax Them?

States want to raise money from online prediction sites, but they’re not sure what those sites actually are. The debate centers on whether the sites should be treated like sports betting, financial derivatives, or something else entirely. If they’re seen as gambling, states could tax them the sam

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Apr 21 2026WEATHER

Cold Weather and Pollen Alert for Staten Island

Staten Island residents can expect a sharp temperature dip after Monday’s brief showers. The National Weather Service says it will be partly sunny in the morning, with a high around 54°F. At night, the temperature will plunge nearly 20 degrees, settling near 34°F by Tuesday morning. Sunlight

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Apr 20 2026WEATHER

Spring Weather Switch: Rain, Wind, and Allergies Hit Staten Island

Staten Island is about to face a spring mood swing this week. After a taste of warm 80-degree days last week, the upcoming forecast is bringing it back to typical spring unpredictability. Rain showers are expected to roll in starting Sunday, kicking off a stretch of days that feel more like April th

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

Why Debate Matters in School

Debate is not just a classroom game; it is the engine of learning. When people argue, they practice thinking. They test ideas and grow wiser. In the past, a famous scholar named W. E. B. DuBois wrote a book for an American group that wanted people to value all cultures. He was one of the first b

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Apr 17 2026SCIENCE

A Smarter Way to Spot Salmonella in Food

Detecting harmful bacteria in food isn't as fast or easy as it should be. Most tests take too long, need too many steps, and don’t always catch the problem. That’s why a new method aims to change the game. Instead of relying on old-school lab work, this approach combines three tools: a quick DNA cop

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Politics, Faith, and Media: A Pentagon Briefing Gets Religious

Defense officials rarely bring sermons into press conferences, but Secretary Pete Hegseth made an exception last week. Speaking at the Pentagon, he compared journalists to Pharisees—religious leaders who, according to the Bible, opposed Jesus despite seeing his miracles. Hegseth argued that modern r

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Walk‑and‑Sip Downtown: New Drink Rules Aim to Boost Foot Traffic

DeKalb is considering a fresh idea that lets adults carry one drink in a city‑approved cup while strolling through downtown. The plan, part of an Entertainment District proposal, would let diners and shoppers enjoy a beverage on the go between restaurants, bars, and other venues. The city hopes this

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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Flood Watch Keeps Dearborn Heights on Edge

Dearborn Heights officials are keeping a close eye on the weather overnight as a flood watch stays in place across Southeast Michigan until Thursday night. The city is using updates from the National Weather Service while its mayor’s office and communications team stay ready. Residents were already

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Apr 12 2026WEATHER

Early heat wave hits Delaware as summer-like temps arrive early

Delaware is about to get a sudden taste of summer with temperatures climbing to near 90 degrees next week. While mid-April usually brings mild spring weather, the region is bracing for a sharp warm-up that could feel more like late May. Forecasters say this isn't typical for the season, raising ques

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Apr 10 2026SPORTS

Eager Lions want veteran lineman to secure big wins

Detroit’s defense already has a rising star in Aidan Hutchinson. The young edge rusher is twice a Pro Bowler and could soon claim Defensive Player of the Year honors. Yet despite his talent, the Lions keep looking to pad the roster. This time analysts are eyeing Tennessee’s Jeffery Simmons as the mi

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