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Apr 13 2026WEATHER

What to expect when spring heat meets rain in Central New York

Central New York is trading winter coats for lighter jackets this week as temperatures rise fast. Midweek highs could hit the mid to upper 70s, making it feel more like April than March. But with warmth comes a price—moist air sneaking up from the Gulf will bring frequent showers and even thundersto

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Apr 13 2026WEATHER

North Texas Weather Check: Rain Across the Region, Storm Risk Later

Sunday started quietly in Dallas, but weather patterns kept changing as heavier rain soaked western counties while the city stayed dry in the early hours. By late morning, storms had moved inland from the west, soaking rural towns like Bowie and adding an inch or more to rainfall totals in areas lik

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

What’s in store for Colorado’s weather this week?

Dry air and strong winds are returning to southern Colorado today, putting the region under a fire risk alert from morning until evening. Gusts could hit 45 mph, while temperatures climb into the 70s or low 80s near the Front Range and eastern plains. Higher areas will stay cooler, mostly in the 60s

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday Night Live takes on witness descriptions after a pretend crime

A recent Saturday Night Live sketch turned the usual idea of crime witness descriptions upside down by making them a punchline. Actor Colman Domingo played a teacher who watched an armed robbery with students, then struggled to give police useful details. Instead of focusing on the robber’s face or

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Ride‑Share Fees: A City Council’s New Twist on Driver Income

The city council is once again stirring debate with a fresh proposal that could change how ride‑share companies split fares. Two council members—one from District 2 and another from District 3—are looking at ways to cap the portion of fares that Uber and Lyft keep, hoping to leave drivers with a lar

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Apr 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Show Mixes Kitchen Chaos With Crime Comedy

A fresh series on Netflix blends the frantic kitchen life of a popular food‑service drama with the dark twists of a famed crime saga. The creators have taken two shows that are very different—one about family and food, the other about a teacher turned drug kingpin—and fused their core elements into

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Virginia Governor Faces Legal Threat Over Gun Bills

The Department of Justice has warned Virginia’s governor that it will sue if she signs new gun‑control laws. A letter from the Civil Rights Division says any bill that limits law‑abiding citizens’ right to own firearms could trigger a lawsuit. The letter cites an executive order from the Trump

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Apr 12 2026WEATHER

Colorado Faces Fire Risk While Snowheads Return

A handful of counties in Colorado are under red flag warnings because the weather is hot, dry and windy. The Front Range, Eastern Plains and southern regions are the most affected. Wind speeds may hit 35 miles per hour and humidity can drop to just seven percent, creating a perfect storm for f

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Apr 12 2026WEATHER

Breezy Chill and Late‑Night Showers Hit Boston

Boston feels the Atlantic’s bite today as wind shifts from the sea, pulling cool air across the city. Water temperatures just off shore hover around 42 degrees, keeping temperatures near the low 50s despite the day’s sunshine. Cloud cover rolls in by mid‑afternoon, turning the sky overcast. After

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Apr 12 2026OPINION

Climate Change Talk: A Skeptical Review of “Extreme Weather” Claims

The Heartland Institute’s climate conference in Washington brought a mix of arguments and data. One speaker, John Clauser, who earned a Nobel Prize in physics for work on quantum entanglement, used his expertise to scrutinize the evidence often cited as proof of a looming climate crisis. Clauser’s c

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