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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

LeBron Says His Game Is Different From Jordan’s

LeBron James recently shared his view on how his style of play compares with that of Michael Jordan. He said he never really measured himself against the former icon because their approaches to basketball were distinct. James, a point‑forward for most of his career, always sought the pass, while Jor

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Budget Battle: EPA Faces Big Cuts in Congress

The Senate is turning its attention to a sharp proposal that could cut the Environmental Protection Agency’s funding by 50 percent. The plan, backed by President Trump’s administration, would slash the agency’s budget to $4. 2 billion, a dramatic reduction that would end many of the programs that ha

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Apr 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

Students Help Earth and Get a Prom Boost

Lake City High School students set up a week‑long Earth celebration in the school hallway. The event ran while exams and student government elections were happening, giving everyone a break from studying. A committee led by senior Asa Sutton ran the booths. She sold zinnia flowers in composta

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

New Rules Coming for Data Centers in PA Townships

Towamencin Township might soon join other local governments trying to control where massive data centers get built. Unlike small server rooms, today’s data centers are giant warehouses packed with servers that run everything from social media to artificial intelligence. They need tons of electricity

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Apr 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

Wildfire near Tucumcari Spreads Fast, Boosts Fire Season Concerns

A wildfire initially spotted near Tucumcari, New Mexico, grew unusually fast—swelling from 1, 500 acres to 10, 000 in less than a day, making it the biggest blaze burning in the state right now. Firefighters arrived just hours after the first signs of smoke near Highway 156 at mile marker 41, only t

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Red Sox Shake‑Up: A New Coach, a New Vision

The Boston Red Sox made headlines last week when they let go of manager Alex Cora and several key coaches, a move that surprised many but was not a shock to those who know the front office. Craig Breslow, the team’s chief baseball officer and a former left‑handed reliever, has been in charge for thr

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Apr 29 2026OPINION

Gettysburg’s beavers: a land shaped by nature and history

Every year, thousands visit Gettysburg to walk where history was made. The rolling hills and quiet creeks tell stories of soldiers, battles, and choices that shaped a nation. But recently, these stories collided with a different kind of history—one written by beavers and the wetlands they create. T

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Surveillance of Antibiotic Use in Developing Nations

In many countries with limited resources, doctors and pharmacists lack reliable data about how medicines are used. Without this information, it is hard to see where antibiotics are overused or where bacteria have become resistant. A new project plans to fix this by linking two digital tools: e

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Apr 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Back to the Water Fest: Hobart's park fun with a green twist

Hobart’s Water Fest made a comeback after skipping a few years, landing at Robinson Lake Park on a crisp morning. The festival used to be a big deal before 2020, but it took a break thanks to the pandemic. This year, the city hoped to bring families together to enjoy nature while learning about prot

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Apr 28 2026SCIENCE

Balancing the Wastewater Equation: A Smarter Way to Treat Water

Cleaning wastewater efficiently is tricky, especially when dealing with low levels of ammonia. Traditional methods struggle because harmful bacteria called nitrite-oxidizing bacteria (NOB) keep growing and messing up the process. This new approach flips the script by using a smarter loading strategy

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