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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 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sophie Turner’s Crime Drama Climbs Netflix Charts

The English star, known for her role in a popular fantasy series and superhero films, has seen her latest crime drama rise to the top of Netflix’s global rankings. The show, originally released on HBO in 2022, tells the real‑life story of a novelist accused of murdering his wife. It follows the l

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Apr 21 2026SPORTS

Athletes Get Their Moment in the Spotlight

The Erie Times‑News team, together with Seaway Window and AHN Sports Medicine, is launching a new way to honor high‑school athletes in District 10. Starting now and running through early June, each Monday at five o’clock the site will open a poll for “Athlete of the Week. ” Both male and femal

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Apr 21 2026SPORTS

Celebrity Stars Light Up the NBA Playoffs

The 2026 NBA playoffs drew a crowd that went beyond the hardwood, featuring some of Hollywood’s brightest faces. Instead of starting with the usual match‑ups at Madison Square Garden and Crypto. com Arena, this rewrite highlights how the presence of well‑known actors and musicians turned every ga

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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 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Wrestling’s Celebrity Love-Fest: Do Stars Help or Harm the Sport?

This year’s big wrestling event in Las Vegas wasn’t just about high-flying moves and dramatic finishes—it felt more like a celebrity parade. Famous faces popped up in commercials, video clips, and even ringside seats, making it hard to tell if viewers were watching a wrestling match or just another

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Apr 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sports Puzzle Fun: Cracking Today's Word Groups

Word puzzles can feel like a workout for the brain, especially when sports sneak in. Today’s challenge mixes team names, job titles, and old-school nicknames into puzzle groups. The easiest hints point to baseball divisions and football position words. Meanwhile, harder clues dip into soccer coachin

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

A Kansas Player Shines as Portsmouth Invitational Tournament Wraps Up

The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament wrapped up with a thrilling finish as Melvin Council Jr. of Kansas took home the MVP award after leading his team, Portsmouth Sports Club, to victory. The game ended 93-86 against Mike Duman, Inc. , with Council putting up strong numbers: 24 points, 8 rebounds,

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

The Portland Trail Blazers' new owner and his tight-fisted ways

Tom Dundon just paid over $4 billion for an NBA team, yet he’s acting like the franchise runs on loose change. Since taking over the Portland Trail Blazers, he’s been spotted pocketing pennies—a habit that’s now shaping how he runs the organization. Instead of focusing on the playoffs—where the team

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

How Boston Marathon keeps growing without breaking its own records

The Boston Marathon started in 1897 with just 15 runners, inspired by an ancient Greek legend. A messenger named Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to announce victory, then died. Organizers today want no such dramatic endings—just smooth races for 30, 000 runners. But the event has outgrown i

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