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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

Only Two Coins: The New Crypto Rule

Kevin O’Leary has trimmed his crypto list to just two tokens, saying the rest are not worth keeping. He used to spread his money across many small coins, but changes in rules and deeper studies by big investors made him rethink that plan. O’Leary argues that most of those smaller coins have lo

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

Small Chicago card shop loses big money in early morning heist

Early Monday in Chicago, cameras caught masked thieves forcing their way into a small but valuable collectibles shop. The break-in happened just before 2 AM, when most of the city was asleep. Instead of grabbing cash from the register, the burglars headed straight for high-end sports cards and rare

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

What it takes to lead in children's anaesthesia today

If you run a team giving anaesthetics to kids, you’re not just managing drugs and monitors—you’re shaping how families experience some of the scariest hours of their lives. The job has always been intense, but three things are making it trickier: what patients actually need keeps getting more compli

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Apr 22 2026WEATHER

Understanding weather beyond the numbers

Weather reports often focus on temperatures and rain chances, but they rarely explain why forecasts change or what those shifts might mean long-term. A new weekly update aims to fill that gap by digging into the science behind forecasts and climate trends. Instead of quick updates on storms or heatw

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

Teen shoplifting surge sparks UK debate on crime policies

A group of teens recently ran wild through a southwest London street, grabbing items without paying. Their bold thefts highlight a much bigger problem: shoplifting in England and Wales has nearly tripled over four years. Experts say this trend isn’t just a small blip—it shows how minor crimes can sp

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Apr 22 2026CRYPTO

Stablecoin Leaders Face a Stress Test After Big Crypto Heist

The recent hack on the Solana-based Drift Protocol left a trail of stolen funds and a question mark over stablecoin trust. Within days, Tether’s USDT pushed past its own record cap while Circle’s USDC grew at half that speed. Why? Users pulled more than a billion dollars out of lending pools after t

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Apr 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Teens Rescued from Mount Washington’s Extreme Weather Gamble

Two teens from Massachusetts learned the hard way why Mount Washington is infamous among hikers. Instead of turning back when conditions turned nasty, they pushed toward the summit and found themselves in serious trouble. At 7:30 PM, rangers got the call about two hikers struggling near the top. One

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