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Breaking the Silence: How One Teen is Making Period Products More Accessible

April 20, 2026

Miri Ahuja, a 14-year-old from San Jose, wasn’t just worried about homework or weekend plans like most kids her age. Instead, she took on a challenge many adults shy away from: ensuring people in her community could easily access period products. Through her project, Period Positive Drive, she organ

weather

Spring Weather Switch: Rain, Wind, and Allergies Hit Staten Island

April 20, 2026

Staten Island is about to face a spring mood swing this week. After a taste of warm 80-degree days last week, the upcoming forecast is bringing it back to typical spring unpredictability. Rain showers are expected to roll in starting Sunday, kicking off a stretch of days that feel more like April th

crime

Mystery Solved: Old Murder Closed by New DNA Tricks

April 20, 2026

A cold case that had haunted Michigan for forty years finally got a finish line. For years, families and police chased leads that never panned out. Now, modern DNA science has finally named the killer of 16‑year‑old Sheri Jo Elliott, who vanished on November 16, 1983. Elliott left her Flint home fo

health

Measuring Spirit: A New Tool for Patient Care

April 19, 2026

The idea of looking after a patient’s inner life has long depended on stories and personal notes, which makes it hard to see real progress. A new test called the Spiritual Comfort Index (SCI) tries to fix that by turning feelings into numbers. It is meant to be quick, clear and useful for doctors

education

Healthy Steps: A New Walking Plan for Lake County

April 19, 2026

Northwest Health has chosen a long‑time paramedic, Michael Okray, to lead its Emergency Medical Services team. He has spent three decades helping people in the area and is known for focusing on real results, caring for patients, and improving overall service quality. The county’s health department j

science

Golden Science Spotlight in the Bay Area

April 19, 2026

The Breakthrough Prize, launched by Silicon Valley leaders in 2012, awarded three Bay Area scientists for groundbreaking work in mathematics and physics. The ceremony, dubbed the “Oscars of Science, ” highlighted researchers who tackled long‑standing mysteries in their fields. UC Berkeley phys

sports

A Quarterback’s Big Move: Money, Power and a Fresh Start

April 19, 2026

Will Howard made a headline‑making switch from Kansas State to Ohio State, chasing better pay and more respect. He was set to start at Kansas State after a Big 12 title, but the new freshman backup, Avery Johnson, landed a bigger name‑and‑money deal. Howard felt Kansas State had “taken advantage” of

environment

Northern Minnesota Adds More Counties to Burning Ban Amid Wildfire Threat

April 19, 2026

The state is tightening rules on outdoor fires because the heat and dryness are making wildfires more likely. Starting at 8 a. m. on Monday, April 20, the Department of Natural Resources added several northern counties to its list where open burning is prohibited. These new areas include Becke

sports

Will the Mariners turn things around or keep digging themselves deeper?

April 19, 2026

The Seattle Mariners have started the season poorly with a rough 8-13 record, and fans are growing restless. A recent home loss to Texas revealed more than just weak hitting — it showed a team lacking intensity and urgency. After coming close to a championship last year, the club seems stuck in a st

crime

Surveillance Helps Police Stop Three Night‑time Shootings in Atlanta Area

April 18, 2026

Police say that a security camera installed by a homeowners association in Brookhaven was key to catching the person who fired shots at three people during one night. The footage helped investigators track the suspect’s movements across several locations in metro Atlanta. The first incident involve