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Final frost alert: is your garden ready?

April 16, 2026

This weekend’s cold snap in Albuquerque isn’t just a random chill—it’s part of a bigger pattern. After weeks of unseasonably warm March days that had people planting early, forecasters now warn a late freeze could damage tender plants. The North Valley will see the worst of it, with temperatures dro

weather

Tornadoes hit Michigan cities overnight, leaving a trail of damage

April 16, 2026

Two small tornadoes swept through parts of Michigan early Wednesday morning, according to weather experts. One touched down in Ann Arbor just before 2 a. m. , spinning at 110 mph for about two minutes. It started near Jackson Avenue and Interstate 94, then moved toward downtown before fading out nea

weather

Wisconsin skips tornado drill for 2024 due to recent storms

April 16, 2026

Wisconsin has decided to postpone its annual statewide tornado drill, which was originally set for April 16. The cancellation comes after recent severe weather caused damage in parts of the state. Instead of running the drill, officials want to focus on helping communities recover from the storms. T

politics

Tax Dollars at Work: Protesters Demand Change in Santa Rosa

April 16, 2026

On April 15, a group of Santa Rosa residents gathered outside the IRS office to voice their concerns about how tax money is being used. Among them was a man dressed as Uncle Sam, playing drums to draw attention. The crowd included families with dogs, peace activists, and local groups who marched to

crime

Tech Leader Denies Abuse Claims as Family Feud Escalates

April 16, 2026

A high-profile tech executive now faces serious allegations from his own sister, spanning nearly a decade of abuse starting when she was just three years old. The accusations paint a disturbing picture of repeated harm within the family home, with the most recent incidents allegedly occurring when t

politics

Chinese artist under fire for old jokes

April 16, 2026

A Chinese artist known for poking fun at Mao Zedong is now staring down a prison sentence under a law that didn’t even exist when his controversial pieces were made. Sources report Gao Zhen was quietly tried in late March for “dishonoring national heroes and martyrs. ” Critics say this charge flips

religion

The Pope and U. S. Leaders Clash Over Faith and War

April 16, 2026

Pope Leo XIV talks a lot about religion and lately, he's been focusing on peace. But some U. S. leaders think he’s overstepping. JD Vance, the U. S. Vice President, has been Catholic since 2019 and thinks the pope should avoid theological debates. He argues that religion isn’t the pope’s only job, b

religion

When Faith Meets Shame: How Religious Ideas Shape Feelings About Sex After Trauma

April 16, 2026

Too often, people who’ve survived sexual violence are left dealing with more than just the memory of what happened. They also carry emotional scars that can make them feel dirty, guilty, or broken about their own bodies and desires. Religious beliefs about purity—especially those that mix sex with m

politics

Sports betting giants quietly pour millions into local politics

April 16, 2026

Three major sports betting companies have quietly dropped $41 million into a new political fund called Win for America, filing paperwork that shows their real goal: shaping who makes laws in key states. Instead of focusing on big national races, this fund is splitting its cash between three smaller

sports

Cheryl Miller brings her basketball expertise to NBC Sports

April 16, 2026

Over three decades after her playing days ended, basketball legend Cheryl Miller is returning to TV this May to analyze WNBA games on NBC. Known for her sharp skills as a player, coach, and front-office leader, she’s joining the network as a studio analyst when top teams battle it out. Miller made