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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

politics

Supreme Court Cuts Key Voting Law

April 30, 2026

The highest court has taken a sharp turn on the Voting Rights Act, leaving its protections largely gone. In a recent decision, six justices voted to strip away the act’s safeguards, replacing Congress’s clear intent with their own views. Congress had renewed the law two decades ago with broad suppor

entertainment

A New Entertainment Hub Takes Shape in Prince George’s County

April 30, 2026

Maryland lawmakers recently passed a bill that opens the door for a cutting‑edge entertainment arena in Prince George’s County. The proposed venue, called Sphere Entertainment, would seat about 6, 000 people and could become the state’s second such complex after the one in Las Vegas. The plan cal

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

politics

Canada Steps Up Global Defence Finance

April 30, 2026

Canada is preparing to host a new international bank that will raise money for countries needing stronger military protection. The idea was born from talks in Montreal where Canadian officials met with foreign partners to draft a charter for the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. The bank’s goal

business

A Curious Look at City Vendor Spending

April 30, 2026

The city’s recent financial report reveals a long, winding list of companies that have received payments. Names range from local builders and service providers to large national brands such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The figures next to each name show the exact amounts spent on everything fro

education

Future‑Ready Grad Talks About Choosing Paths

April 30, 2026

Hilary Duff stepped onto the field at Fenway Park to talk with Northeastern University graduates about what she has learned from a long career in entertainment. She shared that the biggest lesson was learning to listen to her own desires instead of taking every offer that came her way. This shift he

education

Plum Middle School Gets a Big Roof and More

April 30, 2026

Plum Middle School is about to start another round of major upgrades after the school board signed contracts worth $3. 4 million. The first phase began last summer, and now the second phase will tackle the biggest job: replacing a roof that is over 25 years old and leaking into parts of the build

technology

Big Tech's AI race heats up as rivals surge past challenges

April 30, 2026

Tech giants are showing the AI market isn’t slowing anytime soon. Microsoft and Google just reported massive cloud growth, proving they’re making serious money from artificial intelligence. Google’s parent company Alphabet hit $110 billion in revenue, its fastest growth in four years, with cloud sal

business

Brown-Forman’s Partnership Plans Fizzle Out

April 30, 2026

A year ago, talks about a potential merger between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard seemed promising. Both companies admitted there was real potential in joining forces. Yet after months of back-and-forth, they decided to walk away. The main issue wasn’t one-sided—both sides agreed the deal wasn’t wor