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Alaska’s Coast: A Call to Keep Fisheries Wild

April 30, 2026

The federal agency is preparing maps that label places for aquaculture, claiming it’s only for clams and seaweed. Yet this planning step could pave the way for large fish farms that have harmed other regions. When open‑net pens appear, they can spread parasites, transmit viruses, and create dead zon

entertainment

Small Diet Switch May Ease Urinary Pain

April 30, 2026

A recent study shows that a simple change in what you eat can make bathroom visits less painful for many people. Researchers found that adding certain foods, like leafy greens and whole grains, can help reduce inflammation in the urinary tract. The study followed hundreds of participants over severa

sports

High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Outs and Standout Players

April 30, 2026

Marshfield High’s baseball squad secured a decisive 8‑1 victory over Plymouth North, thanks to sophomore Teddie Holte’s dual contribution. He pitched five solid innings, allowing just one earned run and three hits while also driving in two runs at the plate. Senior first baseman Noah Feldman went 3‑

lifestyle

Mom’s Day, Star‑Style Gifts for Everyone

April 30, 2026

Hollywood moms are getting special gift bags that look like a movie set. A gifting guru picked each item to feel personal and luxurious, inspired by his own mother’s love. The idea is simple: give a gift that feels like a star‑level treat, no matter who you are. First on the list is a perfume tha

science

Old Observatory Keeps Weather Stories Alive

April 30, 2026

A weather station in Milton, Massachusetts has been watching the sky for more than 140 years. Every day a man named Matthew Douglas climbs a staircase in the observatory’s tower, opens a hatch on the roof and watches a glass sphere burn a tiny line into paper. That line marks how long the sun has sh

science

Discovering Cosmic Bends: A Crowd‑Powered Hunt for Space Warps

April 30, 2026

A fresh citizen science effort invites people worldwide to sift through new images from the Euclid Space Telescope in search of dramatic spacetime distortions. The project, named Space Warps and hosted on the Zooniverse platform, leverages Euclid’s high‑resolution surveys to spot gravitational le

politics

US Leaders Gear Up to Show Iran They Can Act

April 30, 2026

The U. S. military is preparing a new strategy to pressure Iran. On Thursday, President Donald Trump will learn about the plans from Central Command’s chief, Brad Cooper. The briefing is set for the day after news outlets reported it. The White House has not yet spoken about the meeting. Central Co

health

A New Way to Spot Obesity Risks

April 30, 2026

A fresh method steps in where the old BMI measure falls short. It looks at a mix of clues: weight index, family background, what people eat, current sicknesses, and social standing pulled from health records. This mix helps doctors see who might suffer from obesity’s many dangers. The goal is to sp

environment

Students Help Earth and Get a Prom Boost

April 30, 2026

Lake City High School students set up a week‑long Earth celebration in the school hallway. The event ran while exams and student government elections were happening, giving everyone a break from studying. A committee led by senior Asa Sutton ran the booths. She sold zinnia flowers in composta

politics

Quick Look at the New Surveillance Bill Rush

April 30, 2026

A new push to extend U. S. surveillance powers moved fast this week. House leaders got just enough votes to start debating the bill after a tight two-hour vote. The change would let spy agencies keep collecting data without first asking a judge. Some lawmakers only agreed after pressure from top Rep