SCIENCE

Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Plan to Move Iran's Nuclear Material to the US Takes Shape

Plans are in motion for the United States to team up with Iran to gather enriched uranium from the country and transport it back home. The plan was shared by a top US official who spoke to the press recently. The official described the process as a slow-moving operation involving large machinery to

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Apr 18 2026OPINION

When the Captain Steps Back: Why One Fire Chief Called It Quits

Jarrod Emes spent years as the voice of calm during emergencies on Berks County’s roads. Dispatchers and crews knew his steady tone meant problems were under control. But behind the radio commands was a growing pile of missed meals, canceled plans, and empty chairs at family events. Volunteering as

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Graduate fights back against US visa crackdown over pro-Palestinian views

A young academic from Turkey who completed her doctorate in the US has packed her bags and gone home after months of legal battles. Rumeysa Ozturk was studying child development at Tufts University when her student visa mysteriously vanished without explanation. No crime was committed, no new policy

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Celtics and Sixers ready for playoff clash as fans bring the heat

Boston’s TD Garden is always loud, but playoff games crank it up even more. Playing there for five years, Sam Hauser knows how crazy the crowd gets when the Celtics take the floor. Before their first-round matchup with Philadelphia, he made sure to praise the fans. "They bring energy every game, " H

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Georgia's Democratic governor race: Quiet primary, big stakes ahead

This year’s race for Georgia’s next governor on the Democratic side feels more like a marathon with no clear front runner rather than the high-energy showdown four years ago when Stacey Abrams nearly broke fundraising records. With the primary just weeks away, Democratic candidates are scrambling fo

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

Kansas Parks That Tell America’s Story

Kansas quietly guards some of the nation’s most meaningful places, where grasslands roar, forts stand frozen in time, and a single courtroom changed the course of schooling forever. Five spots across the state fall under the National Park Service, each with a different heartbeat. Four lean into huma

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Genes and Childhood Shape Mental Health in Later Years

Research shows that genes and early life events can set the stage for depression in middle age and beyond. A study found that people with a family history of mood disorders face higher risks if they also grew up with parents battling addiction. The findings suggest that childhood struggles don’t jus

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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Simple ways Staten Island families can celebrate Earth Day

This Saturday, the corner of Staten Island will host a small but meaningful event focused on green living. Unlike typical gatherings, this one encourages people to actually plant, recycle, and learn useful skills they can use at home. From noon to five, neighbors will gather at a local church to swa

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Are rookie players helped by their famous last names?

Bronny James entered the NBA through the back door. The league held its annual draft last summer, and the young forward was picked late in the second round by the only team that mattered to him - the Los Angeles Lakers. That pick didn’t come because of pure skill alone. It came because his dad happe

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Apr 18 2026OPINION

How NPR talks about Iran - and why it matters

NPR often calls Iran a "regime" but calls other governments just "governments. " It’s a simple word difference, but it shows how news organizations pick sides. Look at Israel, for example: it holds elections but only for about half its population. Meanwhile, Iran holds real elections across its whol

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