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A new healthcare campus for Cleveland in 2026

April 16, 2026

Cleveland is getting a major boost for healthcare training with a shared campus opening in 2026. Three groups—New Bridge Cleveland, Youth Opportunities Unlimited, and the Central School of Practical Nursing—are working together to turn a 100, 000-square-foot building in the St. Clair-Superior area i

environment

Dusty air near California's shrinking lake may be slowing kids' lung growth

April 16, 2026

California's Salton Sea used to be a vacation hotspot in the mid-1900s with its sandy beaches and celebrity visitors. But decades of water mismanagement have turned this 340-square-mile lake into a drying disaster zone. As water disappears, it leaves behind a toxic mix of old pesticides, heavy metal

politics

Why Maryland just blocked a big ICE detention plan

April 16, 2026

A federal judge just put the brakes on a new ICE detention center in Maryland. The state says the project ignored basic environmental rules from the start. Officials claim the agencies skipped key steps like studying how the facility would affect local water and air quality. They also didn’t talk to

finance

Small businesses light up Utah’s economy every morning

April 16, 2026

Every morning before the sun fully rises, Utah’s streets wake up in quiet rhythm. Kitchen lights flick on. Boots get laced. Laptops open. The state isn’t just glowing with buildings—it’s glowing with people making real, daily choices that add up to something bigger than numbers or headlines. For 19

environment

Big Tech\'s Latest Project Raises Health Concerns in Memphis Neighborhood

April 16, 2026

A major tech company wants to build a huge data center near Memphis, Tennessee, using 27 gas turbines to power its operations. The problem? They haven\'t gotten the proper air quality permits, and critics say this could harm the health of people living nearby. The NAACP is now taking legal action, a

health

Diabetes in kids: More than just medicine

April 16, 2026

Kids with diabetes often face struggles most adults wouldn’t imagine. Daily life isn’t just about school and friends—it’s about managing a serious condition. Some families skip meals so their child can take their insulin. Others stretch doses to save money. This isn’t rare. In tight neighborhoods, c

crime

Hanahan Faces Shock After Councilman’s Arrest for Child Exploitation

April 16, 2026

When federal agents arrested a Hanahan city council member last week for producing and sharing child sexual abuse material, the quiet Lowcountry town was stunned. The charges paint a picture of a trusted public figure secretly exploiting minors online. Investigators say his digital trail ties him to

crime

Paterson’s crime drop: better solving, fewer victims

April 16, 2026

Paterson has seen fewer shootings and more cases solved over the last four years. In 2025, police closed 77% of nonfatal shooting cases with arrests, compared to just 20% in 2022. Homicide clearance rates also jumped from 39% to 69% in the same period. Fewer cases mean detectives can spend more time

politics

When U. S. Lawmakers Split Over Weapons to Israel

April 16, 2026

Senators just voted down two attempts to block $450 million in U. S. military gear heading to Israel. A coalition of Democrats pushed the measures, arguing the bulldozers and bombs end up harming civilians in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. The votes failed 59-40 and 63-36—both short of the 60 nee

weather

Storm Alert Hits Northeast Ohio: Winds, Hail and Possible Tornadoes

April 15, 2026

A strong weather system is rolling into Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, bringing a mix of heavy rain, thunder, and high winds that could reach damaging levels. The National Weather Service has put the area in a “Slight Risk” category, meaning storms are likely but not guaranteed to hit every spot. Resi