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Reviving an Old College: What a Texas Developer Plans for a Historic Alabama Site

April 21, 2026

An empty college campus in Alabama is getting a second chance thanks to a logistics company from Texas. The spot used to be home to Judson College, which shut down in 2021 after years of shrinking student numbers and financial struggles. Now, a project called Atlas Complex wants to turn the 150-acre

finance

Oil prices and crypto trading meet in wartime markets

April 21, 2026

A top Iranian official recently took aim at cryptocurrency’s role in oil markets during a tense moment at the Strait of Hormuz. Instead of just warning about sanctions or payment limits, he mocked “digital oil” trading—suggesting that crypto-based oil contracts now influence how people see real-worl

health

How Military Medics Train with Civilian Partners

April 20, 2026

Many military medics train through partnerships with civilian hospitals and clinics. These programs started to keep combat medicine skills sharp during quieter times. But now, they do more than just help surgeons stay ready. They also train medics who aren’t doctors—like Army combat medics or Navy c

sports

What the Michigan spring game revealed about the Wolverines' offense

April 20, 2026

The Michigan football spring game didn’t exactly light up the scoreboard. The Maize team squeaked out a 7-6 win over the Blue team, but most fans probably went home wondering why they paid to watch. The real story wasn’t the final score—it was the struggles under center and the fresh talent making n

environment

Why wind and dry air make North Carolina a fire risk today

April 20, 2026

North Carolina’s Piedmont and Sandhills regions are facing a different kind of storm today—not rain, but strong, dry winds. A cold front slid through during the morning, and instead of bringing showers, it left behind air so dry that humidity levels could drop below 25%. Add northwest gusts as high

politics

Israel Draws New Map of Southern Lebanon Control

April 19, 2026

Israel has released a map showing the new line where its troops are positioned inside Lebanon. The move follows a U. S. -backed ceasefire with Hezbollah that began on Thursday. The map covers villages that Israel says are abandoned, but the military now controls them. The line stretches about 5 to

lifestyle

DIY Gear That’s a Hit With Home‑Renovators

April 19, 2026

The season for fixing and building is here, so many people are hunting for tools that will make their projects smoother. Instead of guessing, a quick look at what buyers rate highly can point you to the most trusted items. Concrete isn’t as tough to work with as it sounds when you use a ready‑mix

politics

Mines in the Hormuz Strait: A Growing Risk for Shipping

April 18, 2026

The U. S. Navy has warned that the danger from mines in parts of the Hormuz Strait is still unclear, urging vessels to consider staying away. The message came from the Navy’s NCAGS office and was shared with mariners across the region. The alert refers to the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), a syst

opinion

Reno’s Downtown: Balancing Homes and Nightlife

April 18, 2026

Downtown Reno is changing fast. New condos like Montage, Palladio and Riverwalk Towers are popping up on almost every block, turning the area into a high‑density residential hub. The city’s plans even call for more apartments on empty lots, so the skyline is rising while the neighborhood grows. At

lifestyle

Keeping Kids Off Screens: A Simple Plan

April 18, 2026

Parents often feel powerless when their children demand more screen time, but a new approach shows that limits are both doable and beneficial. Recent research points out that devices are built to hook us; the brain’s dopamine system, originally meant for survival needs, now pushes us toward endless