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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

South Shore Sports Highlights: Wins, Home Runs and Big Plays

West Bridgewater’s softball squad continued its hot streak on Friday, overpowering Old Rochester with a 16‑8 finish. The Wildcats’ lineup exploded for nine runs in each of their seven spring games, a record run that kept opponents on the back foot. Two‑run home runs from Alanna Fidalgo, Lacey Roche

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Apr 18 2026WEATHER

A quick look at New Jersey's wild weekend weather shift

This weekend, New Jersey isn't just getting rain—it's getting a full weather makeover. While the northern and western parts brace for sudden downpours and gusty winds, the Jersey Shore will trade sunny skies for cooler temperatures. Saturday brings a noticeable drop, with inland areas hitting the 70

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Why Cincinnati’s Spring Football Showcase Got Cancelled—and What It Means for Fans

The big outdoor football showcase planned for Cincinnati’s Bearcats never happened. Heavy rain and storms were expected, so the event was scrapped last-minute. Fans who bought parking passes will get refunds, but that doesn’t change the fact that the spring game—usually a chance to see new talent—wa

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Apr 18 2026LIFESTYLE

A colorful art project brightens an empty downtown spot

A vacant storefront in downtown Ann Arbor got a surprise glow-up last month, but not the kind that usually leads to new business. Instead of a "For Rent" sign, the windows of the old Downtown Home and Garden now feature playful art from University of Michigan students. Their project includes whimsic

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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 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 2026ENVIRONMENT

Can drilling companies dodge past damage?

For years, oil companies have dug canals through Louisiana’s wetlands, changing the landscape forever. One parish took Chevron to court, arguing the company harmed the environment long ago. A jury agreed, ordering Chevron to pay $745 million. But the company fought back, saying much of its work happ

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Understanding Male Fertility Better: A New Look at Sperm Health

Doctors often check sperm count and movement to judge male fertility, but this method misses important details. A deeper look at sperm DNA damage might reveal hidden fertility problems. One test, called SCSA, can spot this damage but is expensive and hard to run. New AI tools could make these checks

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Posters Pop Up in NYC Over Bezos’ Met Gala Role

Controversy is growing in New York City ahead of the Met Gala, where Jeff Bezos and his wife are leading the event this year. Protest posters have appeared around the Upper East Side, just blocks from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the gala will take place. These signs highlight concerns abou

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