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Apr 22 2026WEATHER

Rainy Wednesday Turns Sunny Thursday, Then Rain Returns

The day starts with a warm front over Maryland on Wednesday morning, bringing scattered showers that last until lunch. After the front moves northeast of the area, clouds clear and a warmer afternoon follows. The wet spell is part of Earth Day celebrations; temperatures climb into the upper 60s and

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Apr 22 2026WEATHER

Rainy Day Ahead: Cooler Weather Hits Staten Island

A mild front will drift through Staten Island on Wednesday, bringing brief showers mostly in the morning and early afternoon. The expected rainfall is modest—just a few inches of water, roughly one‑tenth of an inch. Cloudy skies and brisk winds will keep temperatures in the 50s, lower than usu

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Apr 22 2026WEATHER

Fox River Floods: When Will the Water Drop?

The Fox River is still swollen after last week’s heavy rains. A Chicago weather scientist says the water may settle back into its banks by mid‑next week, but only if no more big storms hit the area. He based this on a gauge in New Munster, Wisconsin, which topped 15 feet on Sunday and has been fa

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Apr 22 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Clash: Billionaire Sun Sues Trump‑Backed Firm Over Frozen Tokens

Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, has filed a lawsuit in California against World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency venture launched by former President Donald Trump and his sons. Sun claims that the company illegally locked up about 4 billion WLFI tokens he bought for roughly $45 million in 2024

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Green Card Holders and the Parole Question

The Supreme Court will take up a case that asks whether an immigration officer can put a permanent resident on parole after the person leaves and comes back to the United States. Parole is a temporary allowance that lets someone enter or stay in the country even though they are not formally admit

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

London Stops Illegal Crypto Trading Sites

The U. K. regulator stepped in to shut down eight hidden crypto trading spots across London, working with tax and crime units. They sent stop‑order letters to each location and collected evidence that will feed into ongoing police cases. The targets were alleged to let people trade digital mon

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Long work hours aren't always a bad thing

Back in 2020, Ohio’s health director Dr. Amy Acton faced criticism for her long hours while battling COVID-19. Some called out her family struggles during that tough period. But heavy workloads aren’t new—for doctors, managers, or anyone in high-pressure jobs. Even in normal times, professionals oft

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

A Scientist and His Shifting Legacy

Hans Lauber was a respected eye doctor from Switzerland who spent most of his career in Austria and Poland. He wrote many books and papers on eye diseases and even invented his own medical tools. For a while, he was a well-known figure in eye science. But his reputation changed after World War II.

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Apr 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

What’s new with Bear Grylls’ survival show this season?

A new round of Bear Grylls’ survival series kicks off tonight on FOX at 9 PM. Unlike normal TV, this show drops famous faces into extreme places where they quickly learn if they can handle real danger. Past seasons sent stars into snow-packed Norwegian valleys and hot, dry deserts. This time around,

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

How a plant compound fights kidney damage in chickens

Heavy metals like cadmium sneak into the environment from mining, batteries, and factory waste. Even small amounts can build up in animal kidneys over time. Chickens, often raised near polluted sites, face particular risk since their kidneys filter blood continuously. Researchers recently tested if

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