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Sunlight, Heat and Climate: A New Look at Earth’s Energy

April 30, 2026

The article starts by showing that the amount of sunlight reaching Earth’s surface changes with latitude, season and time. It uses precise astronomical data to calculate how much solar energy reaches the top of the atmosphere for every day over a 1200‑year period. The main point is that these change

weather

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

lifestyle

Revived Greyhound Hub Brings New Life to Philly Bus Travel

April 30, 2026

Philly’s old Greyhound stop at 10th and Filbert Streets is set to open its doors Friday after a three‑year pause, welcoming the first FlixBus from Richmond at 12:20 a. m. The revamped terminal now houses 189 chairs for passengers to escape the weather, replacing the earlier curbside spots on Spring

weather

Rain Arrives in New Jersey, Bringing Relief from Drought

April 30, 2026

New Jersey will see a spread of rain starting in the west by late Wednesday afternoon and moving east toward the coast early Thursday. The showers could drop between a quarter inch and three‑quarters of an inch, giving much-needed moisture to the state. Around the same time, isolated thunderstorm

entertainment

Dunkin Adds Coffee‑Infused Soda to Summer Menu

April 30, 2026

Dunkin has launched a new drink that blends soda and coffee in a way that feels fresh and playful. The beverage mixes Pepsi with the chain’s own coffee‑milk, then crowns it with a layer of sweet cold foam. The result is a fizzy, creamy taste that hints at an iced coffee while still keeping the soda’

politics

Front‑Line Soldiers Get a Two‑Month Break

April 30, 2026

The Ukrainian army’s chief has set a new rule that soldiers fighting in the most dangerous spots can only stay there for two months at a time. After those two months, they must be swapped out within one month. This move is meant to keep troops fresh and safe. The decision comes after many reports t

crime

Dark Actions Behind a Rising Pop Star’s Rise

April 30, 2026

The story starts with the shocking claim that an indie pop singer, 21‑year‑old David Burke, known as D4vd, may have committed a brutal murder. Prosecutors argue that he killed a teenage girlfriend and then used extreme measures to hide the crime. The evidence points to a series of calculated steps.

politics

Digital Display Tariffs Could Keep U. S. Forces Independent

April 30, 2026

The United States might stop depending on China for critical display parts by using tariffs on digital screens. A policy group led by Dmitri Alperovitch, co‑founder of CrowdStrike, suggests this in a recent report. Experts have warned that China’s growing share of display production could make it ha

politics

From Spy to Spin: A New Take on UK Politics

April 30, 2026

Jack Lowden, known for his roles as spies and warriors, now steps into the world of modern politics in a short film that turns satire into social commentary. The piece follows Gavin Lyle, a middle‑England family man who has built his fortune in private care homes and now seeks public office. Lyle is

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