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Apr 03 2026SCIENCE

Space Rings: The Hidden Weather Radars of Cool Stars

Scientists recently uncovered something cool about small, young stars scattered across our galaxy. These stars, called M dwarfs, often host large donut-shaped rings of superhot gas, or plasma, trapped by their magnetic fields. Instead of just being odd cosmic decorations, these rings are actually wo

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Apr 03 2026WEATHER

Foggy nights and weekend rain: What New Jersey can expect

A thick blanket of fog will roll into New Jersey tonight, making roads slippery and visibility poor just as morning rush hour starts. Forecasters warn that by early Friday, some areas could see fog so dense that drivers might struggle to see more than a few hundred feet ahead. The fog isn’t just a c

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Apr 03 2026WEATHER

Weekend weather in Massachusetts: rain, fog, and a few warm spots

This weekend won’t bring classic New England sunshine to Massachusetts. Instead, a mix of fog, rain, and temperatures mostly in the 60s will take over. Thursday night starts cool with rain possible and overnight lows near 40°F. Friday wakes up to a foggy morning but clears up by afternoon, pushing h

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Apr 03 2026WEATHER

Weather changes for Easter in Maine: Wintry mix and rain ahead

Maine is about to get hit by two different weather systems over the next few days, starting with a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain tonight that could mess up Friday morning drives. The worst of it will be in the northern and central parts of the state, where some areas might get several inches

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

Hydrogen: The Tiny Gas That Might Beat Big Health Problems

Recent science shows that a simple gas—hydrogen—is more than just a building block of water. Because it is so small, the molecule can slip through cell walls and even the blood‑brain barrier, reaching places that many medicines cannot. Researchers have tested hydrogen in a variety of ways: breathing

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Apr 02 2026WEATHER

Rain Alert for Easter Weekend

Good morning! The day starts with a light mist that lifts as the sun climbs, leaving warm temperatures in the mid‑80s for most of the day. A quick shower might appear, but chances are low and most people will stay dry. On Good Friday a gentle breeze from the west brings a better chance of rain. The

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Apr 02 2026WEATHER

Rain, Heat, and Shifting Skies in Massachusetts

It looks like the weather in Massachusetts is playing a game of tug‑of‑war. A steady rain shower will roll in around 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. on Wednesday night and linger through Thursday morning, bringing chilly low temperatures that dip into the mid‑to‑high 30s. The precipitation will ease by about 9 a

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

VR Helps Kids with Brain Differences Stay Active and Calm

Many children with conditions like autism or ADHD struggle to move around much or feel relaxed. Their families often worry about their health because too much sitting can cause problems later. Lately, virtual reality has become a tool to help these kids move more and feel less stressed. Unlike regu

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Apr 02 2026CRIME

New lottery scandal rocks Lexington County after stolen ticket scam

A Lexington County man now faces fraud charges after allegedly swapping a real lottery ticket with a fake one worth $500 back in 2022. The incident came to light when lottery officials noticed something odd about a winning ticket claimed at a local convenience store. Instead of paying out the winner

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

Tonight’s Sky: Moonlight and a Space Mission

A busy night in Alabama’s sky is coming up. Two big events will share the evening stage. First, NASA is preparing to launch a major space mission. The Artemis II rocket is set to blast off from Florida at 5:24 p. m. CDT. Weather experts say there’s an 80% chance the launch will go smoothly. Clear sk

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