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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Flood Watch Keeps Dearborn Heights on Edge

Dearborn Heights officials are keeping a close eye on the weather overnight as a flood watch stays in place across Southeast Michigan until Thursday night. The city is using updates from the National Weather Service while its mayor’s office and communications team stay ready. Residents were already

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Apr 14 2026WEATHER

April surprises with much-needed rain in the Bay Area

The Bay Area saw a nice break from dry weather last weekend with scattered April showers. April rain isn’t unusual, but it’s less common than the heavy winter downpours in February or March. The region typically gets around an inch and a half of rain this month, with San Francisco leading at 1. 6 in

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Apr 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Artists of Color Set the Stage in 2024

The 2024 Coachella lineup wasn\"t just another year of music—it was proof that Black performers have shaped the festival\"s sound for good. Acts like Giveon and Kehlani didn\"t just sing songs; they turned their sets into events people still talk about months later. Davido and BIA didn\"t just perfo

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Apr 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Colorado’s Tech Troubles: What’s Really Scaring Away Companies?

Behind the scenes, Colorado’s tech scene is sending urgent signals that its golden years as an innovation hotspot might be fading faster than expected. A massive group of over 230 business leaders—spanning tech, industry, and local government—recently sent a sharp warning to state officials: the sta

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Apr 14 2026FINANCE

Nigeria’s Fuel Price Jump Forces a Sharp Turn in Economic Plans

Nigeria is scrambling to adjust its economic recovery plan after fuel prices spiked over 50% since the Iran conflict began. The sudden price jump, from around 880 naira to 1, 330 naira per liter, has made life harder for normal Nigerians and small businesses struggling to keep up. Even though the co

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

UK steps up meningitis vaccine drive after sudden outbreak

A meningitis outbreak that sickened 19 people and killed two in a short span has triggered an urgent second-dose vaccination push in the U. K. The cases were mostly tied to a university in Kent, where students and nearby school pupils appear to have been hit hardest. Officials confirmed the situati

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Schools Under Fire: A Closer Look at the Funding Debate

Eagle River and Chugiak have long prided themselves on strong schools where kids learn, play, and grow. Recent political moves threaten that stability. A representative from the state legislature proposed cutting all education money in a bill meant to help districts with rising costs. She even sugge

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Eric Swalwell Drops Governor Bid After Sexual Misconduct Claims

Eric Swalwell, the San Francisco congressman who once unseated a long‑time incumbent, has ended his run for California governor after serious accusations surfaced. The claims, reported by major news outlets last Friday, say he sexually assaulted a former staff member in New York and behaved inapprop

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Swalwell's Campaign Faces Fresh Legal Heat Over Old Issues

Political scandals often follow candidates longer than campaign promises do. In California’s crowded governor race, one candidate now has serious questions to answer about how he handled household staff and campaign cash. Federal complaints suggest irregularities in his wife’s immigration status and

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Apr 13 2026OPINION

How Close-To-Home Violence Shapes Our View of Crime

Fear doesn’t always come from faraway places. For a young kid, it can creep in through familiar faces - the uncles who looked like killers, the scout leaders who didn’t seem dangerous until they were. The first time crime felt intimate was when news reached a 7-year-old about a monster hiding in pla

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