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Apr 22 2026CRIME

Florida Investigates AI for Possible Role in Campus Shooting

Florida’s top prosecutor recently announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its chatbot ChatGPT after a deadly shooting at a university last spring. The shooter, who killed two people and injured six others, reportedly used the AI tool to ask about guns and ammunition before the attack. Inv

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Apr 22 2026LIFESTYLE

When Family Beliefs Clash With Love

Some families hold tight to their traditions, especially when it comes to who their kids should date or marry. This can make things tricky if someone falls for someone outside their faith. The worry isn’t just about personal feelings—it’s about the fear of disappointing the people they love most. Bu

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Apr 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Storm warning closes key route to Yosemite

A stretch of road leading into a popular national park has shut down after heavy rain and warnings of landslides made travel unsafe. The closure covers a 10-mile section of State Route 140 in Mariposa County, cutting off access from Midpines to El Portal at 7 p. m. on Monday. Officials say the move

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Apr 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Colorado braces for high fire risk as dry winds sweep in

A large stretch of the Great Plains, including most of Colorado, is now under fire weather alerts this week. The concern isn’t just the heat—it’s the combo of bone-dry air, gusty winds, and unusually warm temperatures that could spark wildfires fast. Forecasters expect parts of Colorado’s I-25 corri

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

When Radiation Hits Weak Muscles: New Findings in a Rare Childhood Disorder

Researchers have uncovered fresh clues about how muscle cells react when exposed to radiation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Unlike typical muscle loss seen in the disorder, these cells show an unusual sensitivity to radiation that may speed up damage. Boys with DMD, who make up almost all ca

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Apr 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

SpaceX’s big plans face pushback from locals and activists

A small but vocal group in southern Texas isn’t happy about SpaceX’s latest moves. The company’s Starbase facility has become a flashpoint for environmental concerns, especially after a 2023 test launch left a nearby town covered in dust and sparked a fire that burned over three acres in a nearby st

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

Big Pharmaceutical Company Delayed Again in Opioid Case

A court hearing meant to finalize a massive fine against a big drug company got postponed after families showed up asking for their voices to be heard. The company, accused of making painkillers too easy to get, was set to pay up but now has one more week before the judge decides. The delay came bec

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Apr 22 2026LIFESTYLE

How Travel Shapes Who You Are

A trip isn’t just about photos and souvenirs. You’re not the same person after walking cobblestone streets, ordering food in broken phrases, or getting lost in a market where no one speaks your language. The real work happens when your usual routines disappear. You might pick up a new way of making

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Money habits that actually help you, not just save you

Forget the idea that saving means giving up every small joy. The usual advice tells people to cut every expense like coffee runs or movie nights, but that only helps so much. Saving itself won’t make you rich—it just keeps you from losing ground. Real growth happens when your money starts working fo

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Small Wins Add Up in North Carolina’s Pick 3 Game

North Carolina’s lottery just proved that small bets can turn into big rewards. In the latest Pick 3 drawing, 12, 750 players walked away with $3. 1 million when the numbers 8-8-8 came up. That means someone with a 50-cent ticket took home $250, while those who spent a full dollar on their tickets g

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