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Mosquito Season Gets a Spring Boost in Michigan

April 30, 2026

The recent spring rains have turned many parts of Michigan into perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes. After heavy downpours, the soil stays saturated and small pools of water form on lawns, in flower beds, and around discarded containers. These pools are where mosquito eggs wait to hatch. \n\nWit

crypto

Crypto Funds Act Like Tech Stocks When the Fed Speaks

April 30, 2026

The morning of Wednesday saw all crypto funds dip a touch, falling under 1% just like the S&P 500. The Nasdaq 100, meanwhile, edged up slightly, staying close to that same level. This movement shows crypto moving closer to risk‑heavy assets such as tech shares, rather than staying in the realm of

sports

High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Outs and Standout Players

April 30, 2026

Marshfield High’s baseball squad secured a decisive 8‑1 victory over Plymouth North, thanks to sophomore Teddie Holte’s dual contribution. He pitched five solid innings, allowing just one earned run and three hits while also driving in two runs at the plate. Senior first baseman Noah Feldman went 3‑

environment

River Runoff: How Mining Threatens Thailand’s Food and Fish

April 30, 2026

The Mekong River, a lifeline for 70 million people across Southeast Asia, is facing a new danger that could endanger the region’s food supply. Rare‑earth mining, driven by global demand for electronics and military equipment, is creating toxic runoff that flows into the river’s tributaries. Th

sports

When baseball gets rained out – here’s what happened to the Astros vs. Orioles matchup

April 30, 2026

The Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles had their planned midweek game scrubbed after heavy rain forced officials to tuck away the field tarp and cancel the event roughly four hours before first pitch. Weather reports showed storms lingering through the afternoon, so managers decided it was safer—a

politics

Pressure on Trump to speak up for imprisoned religious figures ahead of key China meeting

April 30, 2026

Former officials from Trump’s first term are pushing the former president to bring up the cases of religious prisoners during his upcoming talks with China’s leader. Over 20 national security experts signed a letter urging Trump to press Xi Jinping to free a detained Protestant pastor and a prominen

entertainment

Megan Thee Stallion Leaves Broadway Early Amid Personal Shake‑Ups

April 29, 2026

The rapper stepped off the stage at the New York theatre a full two weeks before her planned finale, announcing that her final night as Zidler in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” would be May 1 instead of the original May 17. She posted a brief note on Instagram with a bandaged‑heart emoji, thanking the

science

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Hopes to Lift ViaSat-3F 3 Into Orbit

April 29, 2026

SpaceX is gearing up for a big launch from Kennedy Space Center, where the powerful Falcon Heavy rocket will carry the newest ViaSat-3F 3 satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. The launch window opens at 10:13 a. m. on Wednesday, April 29, and the company has until 11:38 a. m. to push it of

politics

Fixing Michigan’s old dams: Why a billion-dollar plan matters

April 29, 2026

Michigan has over 2, 500 dams, most built more than a century ago to power mills or control water. Many now leak, crack, or no longer serve their original purpose. Between 2021 and today, the state spent $44. 5 million trying to fix the worst ones. Experts say that’s not nearly enough. A new report

environment

Why oak trees struggle to grow in Mediterranean forests

April 29, 2026

Mediterranean oak forests face a tough challenge: acorns rarely survive long enough to become new trees. A study in a protected area in Italy showed that most acorns disappeared within days after being planted, eaten by animals like mice and jays. The researchers tested four oak species, from large