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Apr 05 2026SPORTS

Robert MacIntyre Seeks First PGA Tour Win at Texas Open as Storms Delay Play

Robert MacIntyre kept his Sunday morning tee time in sight after leading the shortened third round of the Valero Texas Open. Lightning cut short play mid-morning at TPC San Antonio’s Oaks Course, leaving the Scottish player at 15 under for the tournament—two strokes clear of Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg. S

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Apr 05 2026WEATHER

Storm aftermath: crews check Michigan neighborhoods for hidden damage

Southeast Michigan woke up Sunday to broken branches and scattered debris after a storm line rolled through late Saturday. The National Weather Service sent a crew to walk the affected neighborhoods and record what happened. So far, no injuries have been reported, but the damage is clear: roofs peel

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Apr 05 2026WEATHER

Storm Watch for Alabama: What to Expect This Weekend

A few strong storms might pop up in northern Alabama starting Saturday afternoon, with winds up to 60 mph possible in the strongest ones. Tornadoes aren’t on the radar, so that’s a relief. The heaviest activity should arrive between 3 p. m. Saturday and 4 a. m. Sunday, according to weather experts.

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Apr 05 2026WEATHER

How weather forecasts get it right while climate models struggle

Predicting tomorrow’s rain or sun has gotten shockingly accurate lately. Weather apps now get it right most days, giving us reliable warnings for storms or heatwaves days ahead. But when it comes to longer-term climate predictions—like how hot it’ll be in 50 years—the best supercomputers still can’t

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Apr 05 2026CRIME

How Age Guesses Shape Court Decisions in Sweden

Swedish courts often rely on age estimates when deciding criminal cases. Out of 61 reviewed rulings, these guesses played a big role at three key cutoffs: 15, 18, and 21 years old. The judges looked at different kinds of proof—like medical tests, witness statements, and official documents—to figure

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Cardinals Find Turf Home While Weather Hits Their Backyard

North Idaho College’s softball squad has been on a quest for a stable playing field, juggling venues from high‑school parks to the city’s own Memorial Field. This spring, a mix of mild temperatures and persistent rain forced the team to relocate their home games to an artificial turf field at the Ma

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Apr 04 2026WEATHER

Storms Leave Tornado‑Like Damage Across Northern Illinois

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a weak tornado, rated EF‑1, struck parts of Lee County last Thursday night. A survey team was dispatched to inspect the damage and is still checking sites in nearby Ogle County. Meteorologist Lee Carlaw reported that crews were on the move early Frid

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Apr 04 2026WEATHER

Heavy Rain Expected Over Kingston This Weekend

The weather office has issued a rain alert for the Kingston area and nearby communities. From Saturday afternoon onward, residents can expect between 30 and 50 millimetres of rain. The storm will hit the Kingston‑Odessa‑Frontenac Islands region, with the wettest hours likely in the evening and

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Apr 04 2026SCIENCE

Sticky Sponge That Works Even When Blood Won’t Clot

Scientists have created a new type of sponge that sticks strongly to wet tissue and stops bleeding even when patients take blood‑thinning drugs. The trick is coating one side of a gelatin sponge with a special polymer called PANS, which contains NHS ester groups. These groups form strong bonds—bo

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Apr 04 2026HEALTH

New Drug and Health Costs: What You Need to Know

A fresh weight‑loss medication has recently received FDA approval, sparking conversations on national television. Experts are pointing out how the drug’s price and its impact on overall health budgets could affect everyday shoppers. Meanwhile, the rising cost of health insurance premiums under the

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