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willow field

Citizen‑Science Photos Turn a Field into a Living Timeline

April 17, 2026

In a quiet corner of Longmeadow, a simple wooden post now doubles as a window into the past and future of a wildlife refuge. A sign invites hikers to snap a picture with their phones, send it by email, and instantly add a new frame to a growing archive that tracks the area’s changes since 2020. T

politics

Georgia Governor Race: Money, Names and New Faces

April 17, 2026

The 2026 Georgia governor contest feels very different from the high‑energy battle four years ago. While Democrats now appear less focused and have spent only about $1. 2 million, Republicans have poured nearly $100 million into ads. The stakes are high because Georgia has not elected a Democratic g

opinion

Fear at School: Kids Want a Safe Learning Space

April 17, 2026

Students in Ohio are saying it loud and clear: they want to learn without worry. When kids feel unsafe, their focus on math, history or science fades. A recent roundup shows over 280 people were taken by ICE in Central Ohio during a single week, stirring fear in towns like Springfield where many Hai

finance

Natural gas prices bounce back as forecasts shift

April 17, 2026

Prices for natural gas nudged up recently as weather predictions turned cooler across most of the country. Traders who had bet against gas prices scrambled to buy back their positions, pushing values higher. A private weather team noted that temperatures could dip below normal in many central and ea

education

Dinosaur books worth your time

April 17, 2026

Paleontology has changed a lot over the years. Books that used to be the standard are now outdated, while fresh takes keep appearing. Some focus on exciting new discoveries, others on the wild history of the field itself. A few even show how science really works behind the scenes. One classic that

opinion

Sports Insiders and the Unseen Hazards of Personal Bonds

April 17, 2026

The image of a coach and a journalist sharing a moment at a luxury resort shouldn’t raise eyebrows—but when power dynamics enter the frame, things get complicated. A recent photo showing an NFL head coach and a well-known reporter holding hands might seem harmless to some, yet it reveals deeper issu

sports

Pitching Struggles for Japanese Pitcher in MLB

April 17, 2026

A Japanese pitcher who recently joined a major league team is facing challenges adapting to life in the U. S. , possibly affecting his performance on the field. Tatsuya Imai, a 27-year-old pitcher, was placed on the injured list after struggling with right arm fatigue. His adjustment to American rou

business

One Worker, Zero Offices: The New Billion-Dollar Company Model?

April 17, 2026

A single person. A laptop. Some clever AI tools. That’s the basic recipe some in Silicon Valley now bet could bake up a billion-dollar tech business before long. Late last year, a high-profile tech leader mentioned a playful but telling detail: he and a circle of boss friends were quietly betting on

sports

Pitcher finds his footing in the big leagues

April 16, 2026

A Japanese pitcher signed for millions is struggling with more than just baseball in the U. S. Tatsuya Imai made just three starts before landing on the injured list due to arm fatigue after a rough outing in Seattle. His fastball lost steam early, and he couldn’t find the strike zone. Team doctors

business

Stepping into the spotlight: A photographer's bold new venture

April 16, 2026

For nearly twenty years, a Georgia-based photographer built a reputation by capturing the essence of local dining spots. Her work appeared everywhere from restaurant websites to social feeds, often in partnership with well-known hospitality brands. But this spring, she took a leap most creatives avo