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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Chaos Behind Climate Reports

The next big climate study, called the Seventh Assessment Report or AR7, is supposed to be finished by 2029 for a major global meeting. But the group that writes it, the IPCC, is stuck in Bangkok where member countries could not agree on a timetable. This marks the fifth time in a row that the sched

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Debt Dystopia: What Happens When the U. S. Owes Too Much

The United States has crossed a scary new debt milestone, pushing the national balance to $39 trillion for the first time. A political group that has long tried to unite lawmakers released a fictional story called “Nightmare on Main Street. ” It imagines what might happen in 2029 if Treasury bond au

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Night of Mystery: How a Classic Cartoon Helped Bring Back the Magic

Universal Studios Hollywood opened its gates last week for a special after‑hours event that surprised many visitors. The highlight was a Scooby‑Doo themed mystery set in the historic Little Europe backlot, the very place where the studio’s early monster movies were shot. Guests were invited to uncov

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

A closer look at Foley Stadium's upkeep problems

Worcester's Foley Stadium, built nearly a century ago in 1927, faces growing concerns about its maintenance. The 4, 000-seat venue serves as home ground for high school sports and hosts various tournaments, but worries have emerged over the condition of its track and playing surface. School official

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Apr 28 2026SCIENCE

Hunting for cosmic magnifying glasses: How you can spot distant galaxy tricks

The universe loves a good magic trick, and it performs them billions of light-years away where galaxies bend light into impossible shapes. Now, a major astronomy project wants everyday people to help spot these tricks—called gravitational lenses—in a giant stack of space photos. The Euclid telescope

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix’s Another Life: A Sci-Fi Show With Surprising Connections and Weak Execution

Seven years ago, Netflix quietly launched a sci-fi series that ended up bringing back some familiar faces from a classic space drama. The show, Another Life, was meant to stand on its own, but it accidentally became a reunion for actors from Battlestar Galactica—one of the most respected sci-fi seri

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Germany explores loosening budget limits amid Middle East tensions

The German government is quietly considering whether to relax strict borrowing rules if the situation in the Middle East disrupts trade flows. These rules, known as the "debt brake, " cap how much new debt the country can take on. While top leaders from the conservative party have firmly opposed any

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Taking the Guesswork Out of Doctor Confidence in Treating Patients with Intellectual Disabilities

Doctors often feel uneasy when caring for adults with intellectual disabilities. That uncertainty can lead to rushed exams or missed problems, making healthcare harder for this group. A new study tackles the problem by creating a quick test—the SEC-ID—to check how confident doctors feel in these sit

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Parents and teachers protest Lee County schools' budget choices

A big crowd is gathering outside Lee County schools' main office in Fort Myers this Wednesday evening. They're not happy about planned budget cuts and teacher job losses. The protest runs from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at 2855 Colonial Blvd. People are upset about losing teachers and programs they care about.

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

School spending cuts hurt Anchorage students more than you think

Alaska’s school funding has dropped behind other states in a big way. While most states increased education spending by 26% from 2017 to 2022, Alaska only managed a 13% increase — barely enough to cover rising costs. Even when adjusted for Alaska’s high living expenses, the state still spends 15% le

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