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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

New Tech Boosts High School Auto Program

A new alignment machine has just arrived at Ottawa Township High School’s automotive program, thanks to a $16, 500 donation from the school’s educational foundation. The machine, made by Hunter Hawkeye Elite, is a common tool used in real‑world auto shops. Students first started using it in March

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Small Village, Big Conflict

In the quiet village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon, a sudden air attack left two soldiers wounded and three rescue workers trapped beneath rubble. Lebanese army officials confirmed the injuries, while civil defense reports say a joint effort is underway to free those buried. The Israeli forces

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Apr 28 2026WEATHER

Storm Chaos Leaves One Dead, Millions at Risk

A man from Kent County in Michigan lost his life when a tree toppled on him during a sudden thunderstorm, officials reported. The victim was 39 years old and had been outside with friends when strong winds knocked several trees over. He tried to warn others before the fall, possibly saving lives. T

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Apr 28 2026WEATHER

Cold Snap Hits Virginia Wineries Hard

The chill that swept through Virginia last week knocked out a huge chunk of the state’s grape harvest. Temperatures fell to about 24 degrees in Charlottesville, turning a normal winter night into a hard freeze that rattled vineyards from Northern Virginia all the way down to New Kent County. T

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Border Collies Keep Charleston Airport Safe

At West Virginia International Yeager Airport, two border collies named Hercules and Ned work full‑time to keep planes clear of wildlife. They patrol the airfield from early morning until late afternoon, chasing birds and small animals away before flights take off or land. The dogs were hired becaus

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Apr 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Swift Secures Voice and Image Rights With New Trademarks

Taylor Swift has taken a new step to guard her voice and image. She filed three trademark applications with the U. S. Patent & Trademark Office. Two of them cover her voice, one for “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and another for “Hey, it’s Taylor. ” The third protects a visual image of her holding a pink

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Debt Dystopia: What Happens When the U. S. Owes Too Much

The United States has crossed a scary new debt milestone, pushing the national balance to $39 trillion for the first time. A political group that has long tried to unite lawmakers released a fictional story called “Nightmare on Main Street. ” It imagines what might happen in 2029 if Treasury bond au

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Apr 28 2026SCIENCE

Animal Sample Banks: How They Fight Wildlife Crime

Biobanks are organized storage places for animal tissues, DNA, and other data that scientists keep safe for long periods. They help researchers study health, protect endangered species, and solve legal cases involving animals. In the field of veterinary forensics, these collections become powerfu

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Apr 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Earbuds might soon track your running style better than watches

Most runners use earbuds to listen to music or podcasts, not to study their movement. But what if those tiny devices could also measure how you run? Researchers tested this idea by equipping earbuds with motion sensors. They asked 30 runners—men and women—to jog on treadmills and solid platforms whi

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Apr 28 2026FINANCE

Free $10 to bet on NBA playoffs—here’s how to grab it fast

Tonight’s big Denver vs. Minnesota playoff game isn’t just about basketball—it’s also a chance to get free money. Kalshi, a platform that lets people trade predictions like stocks, is giving new users a $10 bonus if they sign up and place $10 in bets. The catch? You have to move quickly before tip-o

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