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salt lakes

Big Plans Coming to Sterling Heights’ Old Mall Spot

April 25, 2026

Sterling Heights is pushing forward with a huge plan to turn the old Lakeside Mall into a new community hub. The city wants to spend $270 million over 30 years to fix up the area, calling it a "brownfield" project. Brownfields are places that might have pollution issues, making them tricky to redeve

environment

How Utah can turn Earth Month goals into real action

April 25, 2026

Utah faces a quiet crisis every winter when thick, dirty air gets trapped over the valleys. The Great Salt Lake’s shrinking size worsens that pollution while hurting local jobs and natural habitats. Meanwhile, homeowners watch their power bills climb month after month. These aren’t just environmenta

environment

Saving a lake: why Utah’s new water rules could make a difference

April 24, 2026

For years, people living near the Great Salt Lake barely noticed it shrinking. The smell and dust storms felt like normal parts of life in northern Utah. But as the water vanished, so did the lake’s hidden value—supporting wildlife, local jobs, and even the air people breathe. Instead of waiting for

health

Spring Pollen Storm: Where It’s Worst

April 23, 2026

Pollen levels are climbing as spring bursts into life, and for many people this means itchy eyes and a runny nose. More than 80 million Americans say they suffer from seasonal allergies, and the timing of the pollen varies by region. Tree pollen usually peaks in mid‑April across the Midwest, esp

science

Potato Chip Science: From Farms to Fryers

April 22, 2026

In the world of salty snacks, a quiet revolution is happening underground. Scientists have spent more than four decades tinkering with the humble potato to make it a better partner for chip makers. The goal is simple yet complex: grow potatoes that thrive in any climate, resist disease and pests, ke

weather

Fox River Floods: When Will the Water Drop?

April 22, 2026

The Fox River is still swollen after last week’s heavy rains. A Chicago weather scientist says the water may settle back into its banks by mid‑next week, but only if no more big storms hit the area. He based this on a gauge in New Munster, Wisconsin, which topped 15 feet on Sunday and has been fa

crypto

When Crypto Meets Betting: A New Bet on AI Research

April 22, 2026

Bitcoin supporters often focus on big numbers—like how much crypto a company holds. But Anthony Pompliano, a well-known figure in the Bitcoin world, is taking a different route. His company, ProCap Financial, just teamed up with Kalshi, a platform where people bet on real-world events like elections

health

Rare but risky: What you should know about the ‘brain-eating amoeba’

April 22, 2026

A tiny, single-celled creature lurking in warm freshwater has health experts on alert as heatwaves push temperatures higher. Naegleria fowleri, often called the ‘brain-eating amoeba’ for its rare but deadly impact, lives naturally in soil and warm lakes or rivers. While swimming in these places is c

science

Uncertain Future of the Atlantic Ocean’s Heartbeat

April 21, 2026

The Atlantic ocean has a giant conveyor belt that moves warm water north and cold water south. Some news pieces say this system might stop soon, causing very bad winters in Europe and chaos worldwide. That claim is built mainly on computer tests that use extreme pollution guesses, not on real measur

health

Fresh veggies stepping in for old favorites

April 21, 2026

Most people know they should eat more vegetables, but lately many are getting creative with how they use them. Instead of skipping comfort foods, folks are swapping in produce where they used to rely on starches like bread, rice, and pasta. These vegetable stand-ins aren’t exactly new ideas, but the