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Batteries Join Gas Plants to Power AI and Data Centers

April 25, 2026

Data centers need reliable power for AI tasks like training models. To meet this demand, companies are pairing fast-responding batteries with slower natural gas generators. This combo helps fill sudden energy gaps that gas plants can't handle alone. Batteries discharge power quickly, protect gas tur

crime

How rap lyrics and bias shaped a death sentence

April 25, 2026

In 2008, two young men in Texas made a terrible decision. James Broadnax and Demarius Cummings robbed two strangers—music producers Stephen Swan and Matthew Butler—in a parking lot. The robbery turned deadly when bullets were fired. Broadnax was later arrested, confessed to the crime, and was senten

education

Racism on California college campus sparks calls for action

April 25, 2026

Pomona College in Claremont, known for its elite liberal arts programs and picturesque campus, is facing scrutiny after multiple racist incidents targeting Black students. Over the past year, reports have surfaced of students shouting racial slurs at athletic events, hosting offensive costume partie

technology

Garmin’s New Tracker: What We Know About the Cirqa

April 25, 2026

Garmin is gearing up to join the growing trend of screen-free fitness trackers with a device called the Cirqa. Unlike traditional smartwatches, this new gadget won’t show your stats on a display—instead, it quietly collects data in the background. Early clues suggest it tracks stress, focus, and act

sports

High School Sports Roundup: Local Stars Shine in College Plans and Team Tributes

April 25, 2026

Two East Islip football players recently earned countywide honors at an awards event where only 11 athletes receive top recognition. Dylan Bayer became one of the Golden Eleven Scholar Athletes for 2025, a title that combines sports skill with academic success. His teammate Jake Simmons was named Pl

politics

Drone Strikes Hit Russian Oil Hubs: Fires, Fumes, and Fallout

April 24, 2026

On April 16, a Ukrainian drone targeted Russia’s Tuapse oil terminal on the Black Sea coast. The attack sparked a four-day blaze that finally died down on April 20, though firefighters still worked to fully snuff out smoldering remains. The terminal, a key export point for Russian oil products, had

education

Two-year colleges are quietly powering America's job market

April 24, 2026

Nationwide, high school grads and working adults are skipping expensive four-year plans in favor of community colleges that cost far less. Many students choose two-year programs because they lead straight to well-paying jobs in fields like nursing, IT, or welding—often without student debt. Others u

politics

Teachers vs Government: A Clash Over Classroom Views

April 24, 2026

New York City schools are in the spotlight once more as officials investigate a group of teachers who openly support Palestinian rights. The federal government claims these educators pushed harmful views against Jewish students by calling Zionists "genocidal white supremacists" in class. But here’s

education

South Carolina’s top teacher teaches science—and life lessons

April 24, 2026

Dr. Christie Palladino didn’t set out to win awards. She started as a doctor fixing hearts and delivering babies. Then she switched to classrooms, where she now shapes young minds instead of presiding over them. This week, the state named her South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year for 2027. The announ

technology

Bright screens ahead: RGB Mini-LED TVs arrive with color you can trust

April 24, 2026

2026 is shaping up to be the year tiny diodes change how we watch. TV brands like Samsung, LG, TCL, Hisense, and Sony are all rolling out new screens that swap the usual blue backlight for red, green, and blue mini LEDs. The move isn’t just a name change; it’s a color upgrade. More diodes mean purer