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Apr 02 2026OPINION

Can Mat-Su power its future with local energy?

Alaska spends a lot of time saying no to new energy ideas before really thinking them through. Every big project faces the same loud warnings—air will get worse, rivers will be harmed, salmon will vanish—no matter if it’s a road, a mine, or a power plant. But when you look closer, some projects migh

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Voices, Power, and the Price of Silence

Some people say you shouldn’t mix politics with fun things like music or puzzles. But history shows that when famous faces speak up, they often light a path through dark times. Think of Billie Holiday, whose song about injustice became a weapon against oppression. Even though she was dying, authorit

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Celebrities Push to Shut Down Immigration Center

A coalition of well-known actors, musicians, and healthcare experts are demanding the shutdown of a Texas detention center holding migrant families. Over 45, 000 people have joined a digital petition calling for the immediate release of children and adults held at this facility. Signers include big

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

Raccoons smartly crack puzzles, sperm struggles in space, and a lost Archimedes page reappears

Raccoons trash pandas are more than just pests rummaging through bins. Scientists at the University of British Columbia tested 20 captive raccoons with a clear box full of obstacles like latches and dials hiding a marshmallow prize. The team noticed something unexpected the raccoons didn’t just grab

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

The end of a life and the questions that remain

A man who could barely see the world around him died alone in New York after being dropped at a coffee shop by border agents. His death was later ruled a homicide, but the federal agency in charge strongly disagreed. They claimed their officers had done their best, offering him a ride and leaving hi

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Senate Faces Delays as Funding Tug-of-War Heats Up

The debate over funding for border security has left Congress at a standstill. Senate Republicans are pushing a plan to keep the Department of Homeland Security running, but Democrats have held back on negotiations for weeks. One senator from Kansas, who works on budget and tax issues, says the dela

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

How a fish gene fights deadly infections

Scientists found a protein in farmed tilapia that acts like an infection alarm. Called IRF5, it helps fish cells recognize threats like viruses and bacteria. When attackers show up, IRF5 gets more active in the fish’s head kidney—a place where immune cells are stored. This isn’t just some minor reac

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Crime Drama Revival You Can Watch Right Now

A decade after its last episode aired, a smart crime series is back in the spotlight. The show centers on Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson, a sharp investigator played by Gillian Anderson, who tracks a serial killer in Belfast. Unlike most crime dramas, this one shows the killer from the start

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Apr 02 2026CRIME

London sees more arrests in ambulance arson case tied to antisemitic motives

Police in London have taken three more people into custody over a fire that damaged four ambulances owned by a Jewish volunteer group. The incident happened in Golders Green, an area with a big Jewish community. Two of the suspects are 20 and 19 years old, while the third is just 17 and holds both B

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New mystery season gets a date on Netflix

The popular mystery show A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is coming back for another round of investigations. Netflix has picked May 27 for its second season, giving fans fresh episodes to binge. The series follows a high school student who digs into old cases, proving that real-life detective work isn

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