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Cardinals Find Turf Home While Weather Hits Their Backyard

April 4, 2026

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

weather

Unexpected Winter Surprise Hits Northland

April 4, 2026

The Northland region faced an early April snowstorm that began on Thursday and lingered into Friday. While the first wave left only a modest amount of snow, it caused some difficult driving conditions. A second snowfall is expected later that night, and forecasts suggest it could be heavier. During

politics

Government Shutdown Drama: A Tale of Politics, Money and Chaos

April 4, 2026

The U. S. government hit a pause button in the fall, shutting down for 43 days – the longest ever – until a deal let most agencies run through January. That stop‑gap was meant to ease into a longer agreement, but events in Minnesota shook the plans. Immigration agents killed Alex Pretti, and Senate

sports

Konnor Griffin Lights Up the Pirates’ First Home Game

April 4, 2026

The first home game for the Pittsburgh team was buzzing with excitement, but it fell silent when a 19‑year‑old shortstop stepped up to the plate. The crowd roared as his number was called, then hushed so he could focus on the pitcher. “I want to hear the ball, ” he said, enjoying the quiet before th

health

Home Fun: How Tailored Activities Keep Seniors Happy

April 4, 2026

Older adults often feel left out when they stay at home or in care centers. Giving them activities that fit their own tastes can change that picture. A plan that uses the home setting and looks at what each person likes makes daily life more engaging. When activities match a senior’s interests, the

business

A Miami Hotel Faces a $150 Million Debt Crisis

April 4, 2026

The Goodlife Hotel in South Beach, once a buzzworthy project backed by music star Pharrell Williams and nightlife entrepreneur David Grutman, is now confronting a looming foreclosure of about $150 million. The lawsuit originates from CIM Group’s California real‑estate fund, which claims the hotel’s

entertainment

A Quick Look at the Science in “Project Hail Mary”

April 4, 2026

The story opens with a scientist named Ryland Grace who is sent on a one‑way trip across the galaxy to save Earth from an alien threat. Some viewers think the film is just a fun adventure, but others argue that it mixes real science with fantasy. Because the book was written by Andy Weir, a write

crime

Bullet Test Says Nothing New About Charlie Kirk’s Murder

April 4, 2026

A recent court filing in Utah has sparked headlines that a ballistics test “clears” the suspect, Tyler Robinson, in Charlie Kirk’s death. The filing notes that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives could not link a bullet fragment found in Kirk’s body to the rifle alleged to belong

sports

Robots, Philly Sports and Everyday Oddities

April 4, 2026

Philly has seen a wave of strange happenings lately. Uber Eats tried out delivery robots that quickly became targets for curious locals—one was knocked over, another sat on, and a third earned the tag “DESTROY ME PLZ. ” The city’s history with quirky tech experiments, like the infamous hitchBOT, sug

sports

High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Hitting, and New Coaches

April 4, 2026

The day kicked off with a dominant singles win for Caroline Houdlette, who finished her match 6‑2, 6‑0 and helped her team secure a clean sweep against Somerset Berkley. In baseball, an unranked squad from North Quincy surprised the top‑ranked Weymouth team with a 5‑2 victory, thanks to a two‑hit

Cardinals Find Turf Home While Weather Hits Their Backyard

Unexpected Winter Surprise Hits Northland

Government Shutdown Drama: A Tale of Politics, Money and Chaos

Konnor Griffin Lights Up the Pirates’ First Home Game

Home Fun: How Tailored Activities Keep Seniors Happy

A Miami Hotel Faces a $150 Million Debt Crisis

A Quick Look at the Science in “Project Hail Mary”

Bullet Test Says Nothing New About Charlie Kirk’s Murder

Robots, Philly Sports and Everyday Oddities

High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Hitting, and New Coaches

A Miami Hotel Faces a $150 Million Debt Crisis