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Heavy rains leave thousands homeless in the Dominican Republic

April 14, 2026

The Caribbean nation has been soaked for weeks by relentless downpours that show no sign of stopping soon. Over 30, 000 families have had to abandon their homes in the northern provinces as water keeps rising. Three lives have been lost in separate incidents linked to the flooding—a child trying to

weather

Stay alert: Monday could bring rough weather in Minnesota

April 14, 2026

Forecasts are warning of a stormy Monday across southern and western Minnesota, with parts of the Twin Cities area under an elevated risk level. After 4 p. m. , scattered thunderstorms may roll in, packing the potential for large hail and wind gusts over 60 mph. While a rare tornado isn’t impossible

sports

Which NBA team looks strongest ahead of the playoffs?

April 14, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished the regular season with the best record in the league for a second straight year. They won 64 games against just 18 losses, proving they are built to compete at the highest level. But when players from around the NBA were asked who they think will win the champions

environment

Big Tech wants to turn Florida green into grey

April 14, 2026

Florida is famous for its sunshine, not its server farms. Yet the same companies pushing AI are eyeing swamps and pastures to build power-hungry computer palaces. These places need as much water as a small town every day just to keep the machines from melting. Right now the state’s energy grid can b

opinion

Local news in New Jersey is fading—and that could hurt democracy

April 14, 2026

New Jersey is losing its local journalists faster than almost any other state. Right now, the Garden State has the fewest reporters per person in the whole country. That means fewer people showing up to city council meetings, fewer reporters digging into school budget cuts, and fewer voices keeping

crime

Settlement in Police Shooting Case Raises Concerns Over Crisis Response

April 14, 2026

In mid-2024, a quiet neighborhood in Wadsworth became the center of a tragic incident when Shannon Sloan lost his life in a confrontation with police. The case began after Sloan had an argument with his wife about her stepson’s vape pen, which escalated into a heated discussion. Sloan, visibly distr

health

College Exposure Scare Raises Concerns About Rare Tuberculosis Strain

April 14, 2026

A routine public health check has suddenly put a Southern California college on edge. Over two months last fall, visitors to Southwestern Community College may have shared airspace with a tuberculosis strain that shrugs off common treatments. Health officials have now set off a campus-wide alert, ur

entertainment

Clint Dempsey’s Rise: From Texas Trailer Parks to World Cup Glory

April 14, 2026

Clint Dempsey’s journey isn’t just another sports story—it’s proof that talent and grit can come from anywhere. The new documentary series, dropping April 14 on Paramount+, traces his path from a small Texas town to becoming one of soccer’s most celebrated players. Starting in Nacogdoches, where Dem

health

How Ethiopia’s first birth age connects to health, wealth, and where people live

April 14, 2026

When a woman has her first child in Ethiopia often shapes not just her own health but also the future of her family and the nation. Babies born to very young mothers face higher chances of health problems right after delivery. Mothers under 18 also tend to have less schooling and fewer job opportuni

politics

Why leaders mix politics with faith—and why it backfires

April 14, 2026

Last weekend, a global leader took to social media not to relax or reflect—but to launch a public attack on a religious figure. This isn’t unusual for someone who treats institutions like tools: useful when they serve a purpose, disposable when they don’t. The clash wasn’t about policy alone. It was