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Apr 12 2026OPINION

Why Naples residents aren't buying airport noise as city appeal

A Naples local isn't impressed by the idea that airport noise adds to the city's charm. Over 125, 000 flights take off and land at Naples Airport each year, making constant noise a daily reality. One resident pointed out that calling this noise "charming" feels out of touch when it disrupts peace an

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Apr 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Pop Stars and Public Mistakes: What Happens When Cultural Cues Get Missed?

At Coachella this year, pop artist Sabrina Carpenter performed in front of thousands, while one enthusiastic fan tried to hype up the show in a way that didn't quite land. Right when Carpenter sat down to play her song "We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night, " a loud, piercing trill cut through the mo

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Why Pennsylvania’s Energy Bills Keep Rising

Pennsylvania sits on a goldmine of energy resources—gas, coal, nuclear, and even strong wind and solar potential. Yet households here pay some of the highest electricity bills in the country, despite sitting on top of so much energy wealth. Between 2018 and 2023, the cost per kilowatt hour jumped ne

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Apr 12 2026EDUCATION

Pittsburgh teens get a behind-the-scenes look at NFL Draft stage building

Pittsburgh high schoolers in carpentry programs got a rare chance to see how their skills connect to big-time events. About 140 students from seven local schools visited the North Shore construction site where workers were building the stage for the NFL Draft. The tour gave them a close-up view of t

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Apr 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

How self-driving taxis could change the way we travel

In twenty years, many believe ride-hailing services will run on autopilot, changing how people get around cities. These electric robo-taxis would cost less because they don’t need drivers, and simpler machinery means fewer repairs. Central charging spots could handle maintenance and energy needs eff

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Apr 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

How tech is helping rare disease families fight for better care

When Nasha Fitter’s three-year-old daughter got a rare genetic diagnosis in 2017, the internet wasn’t much help. Search results were useless, doctors didn’t know what was coming next, and Facebook groups became the closest thing to a lifeline—even if the advice there wasn’t always reliable. Fitter

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

US Forces Claim to Clean Up Hormuz Strait

The U. S. President announced that American troops are beginning to clear the Hormuz Strait, claiming all of Iran’s mine‑laying boats have been sunk. He said the process has started and that the 28 Iranian vessels are now resting on the sea floor. Earlier, the President has said U. S. forces have

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Weekend of Music, Drama and History in Fayetteville

The Australian Chamber Orchestra arrives in town with a fresh piece called “Horizon, ” written by composer John Luther Adams. The group, led by violinist and conductor Richard Tognetti, will perform the work during its tour, including a show at 8 p. m. Saturday night in Walton Arts Center on W. Dick

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Picks for Your Streaming and Gaming Lineup

The week ahead brings fresh shows, films, music, and games that can spice up any device. Start with a light‑hearted Netflix comedy where Sadie Sandler plays a college freshman who shares a dorm with a boundless roommate. Her parents, voiced by Nick Kroll and Natasha Lyonne, add comic relief to th

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Signal Secrets and Hollywood Struggles

Kelly Ripa has a special way to let her husband, Mark Consuelos, know when she’s not feeling it. Kate Jackson, who once starred in “Charlie’s Angels, ” says that the spotlight took away her privacy and pushed her out of the industry. A car accident in Southern California left Tori Spelling’s k

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