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Apr 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Back to the Water Fest: Hobart's park fun with a green twist

Hobart’s Water Fest made a comeback after skipping a few years, landing at Robinson Lake Park on a crisp morning. The festival used to be a big deal before 2020, but it took a break thanks to the pandemic. This year, the city hoped to bring families together to enjoy nature while learning about prot

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Apr 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Bright New Projector That Adapts to Your Space

A company just released a projector that promises to make big-screen viewing easier than ever. The device uses three lasers to shine up to 5, 800 lumens, which means it can still show clear pictures even in rooms with lots of light. Unlike older projectors that struggle when moved or tilted, this on

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Apr 28 2026SCIENCE

New way to fight gum disease by tweaking immune cells

Gum disease attacks the gums and the bone that holds teeth in place. The body’s defense cells called macrophages shift to a bad state that keeps damage going. Scientists looked for a simple tool that could flip these cells back to a repair state. They picked polydopamine, a natural coating that many

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Apr 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

When the Weather Turns Mean, the Real Survival Tool Isn’t a Bag

Early one March morning in Hawaii, a dog’s sharp bark cut through the dark—sirens followed seconds later. Outside, cars streamed toward the high school parking lot, the town’s designated escape zone. Neighbors’ phones buzzed with alerts: a river had climbed higher than a three-story building, and a

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix’s Another Life: A Sci-Fi Show With Surprising Connections and Weak Execution

Seven years ago, Netflix quietly launched a sci-fi series that ended up bringing back some familiar faces from a classic space drama. The show, Another Life, was meant to stand on its own, but it accidentally became a reunion for actors from Battlestar Galactica—one of the most respected sci-fi seri

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Parents and teachers protest Lee County schools' budget choices

A big crowd is gathering outside Lee County schools' main office in Fort Myers this Wednesday evening. They're not happy about planned budget cuts and teacher job losses. The protest runs from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at 2855 Colonial Blvd. People are upset about losing teachers and programs they care about.

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Military paths and school support: Three Rocky River seniors take the leap

Three high school seniors from Rocky River, Ohio, have made a big decision that changes their lives—and theirs aren’t the only ones being celebrated. Jack Herman, Cody Miller, and Chase Connors are preparing to join the Army National Guard, Air Force National Guard, and Marine Corps respectively. Bu

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

School spending cuts hurt Anchorage students more than you think

Alaska’s school funding has dropped behind other states in a big way. While most states increased education spending by 26% from 2017 to 2022, Alaska only managed a 13% increase — barely enough to cover rising costs. Even when adjusted for Alaska’s high living expenses, the state still spends 15% le

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Big Changes Coming to Portland's Sports Arena

Portland is at a turning point with its main sports arena, Moda Center. The building is 31 years old and hasn’t had major updates since it opened. Leaders want to spend $365 million from state bonds to renovate it. They also need the city and county to add $222 million more. The goal is keeping the

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Apr 28 2026CRIME

White House Shooter Had Long History of Extreme Views

The recent White House security breach reveals disturbing patterns about how personal grievances can escalate into violent acts. Investigators now understand that the suspect had been making alarming political statements for years. Family members described him as increasingly fixated on "fixing" per

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