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Apr 09 2026CRIME

Radio Host’s Arrest Raises Questions Beyond an Ordinary Fight

A well-known voice in Philly sports radio now faces legal trouble after a night that started with words and ended with a police call. A 70-year-old host, famous for decades of sports talk, was taken into custody early Wednesday after his fiancée dialed 911 during a heated moment at their shared home

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Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

Fox Dumps Old App as NFL Games Move to Pricey Streams

Fox just announced it’s shutting down its sports app for smart TVs and streaming sticks by May 2026. Instead, users will have to switch to FOX One, a newer app that does more than just show games. You can now record shows or watch two games at once on the same screen. But here’s the catch: to keep w

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Apr 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why a Plastic Bottle Ban Lacks Bite on Martha’s Vineyard

In 2021, Oak Bluffs residents voted to ban small plastic water bottles under 34 ounces—a move pushed by students worried about plastic waste. Five other towns on Martha’s Vineyard did the same after a campaign called Plastic Free MV urged action against single-use plastics between 2019 and 2022. But

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Apr 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

When Music and Health Care Join Forces

A band known for bold performances just teamed up with a major health organization to offer something unexpected at their concerts. Florence + the Machine, famous for their dramatic stage shows, is working with Planned Parenthood to set up booths at some tour stops. These booths won’t sell merch—the

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Apr 09 2026OPINION

Emergency Vehicles and Green Rules: A Balancing Act for California

California is pushing hard to cut emissions, but the push from the state may have dangerous side effects. New rules want most vehicles to go electric soon, including ones used in emergencies. The problem? Right now, zero-emission alternatives for some key support vehicles simply aren’t dependable en

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Apr 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Boulder’s Growth Plan Needs a Reality Check

Boulder’s approach to managing its future has always stood out for balancing growth with environmental limits. But the latest draft of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan takes a risky turn by loosening the strict rules that kept development in check for decades. One big change? Dropping the old n

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Tracking disease changes in mouth scarring

Doctors often see scarring inside the mouth that can turn into cancer over time. This scarring, called oral submucous fibrosis, starts small but can grow worse. Researchers wanted to know if a specific protein might predict when the disease gets more serious or turns cancerous. They looked at studi

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Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

Michigan’s big business deals: Do they really pay off?

Michigan spent over $1. 8 billion helping big companies with tax breaks and cash awards since 2022. The goal? Bring jobs and investments to the state. So far, only a fraction of those promises have turned into real hiring. In 2025, just 1, 846 jobs were created by companies getting SOAR funds—far be

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Apr 08 2026SCIENCE

Why a Moon Trip Still Makes Us Go Wow

People got chills last week when astronauts swung past the moon farther than anyone has gone before. Mission Control’s simple three-word call—“Amaze. Amaze. Amaze. ”—matched the reaction of millions watching live feeds. The moon suddenly filled the window, fat and bright, while our blue marble Earth

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Apr 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

China’s stealth weapons: how silent guns and microwave blasters change the rules

Tiny, silent, and invisible: that is what China’s newest weapons look like. Instead of loud bangs and flying bullets, they use magnets and microwaves. One device, called a Gauss gun, fits in a single hand. It fires metal slugs without gunpowder, smoke, or shell casings. A small screen shows battery

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