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Legal battle heats up over Massachusetts marijuana policy change

April 2, 2026

Four cannabis entrepreneurs in Massachusetts have taken legal action to stop a potential statewide vote that would reverse recreational marijuana sales while keeping medical cannabis legal. The group, all active participants in state programs designed to right past wrongs in drug enforcement, filed

opinion

Can Mat-Su power its future with local energy?

April 2, 2026

Alaska spends a lot of time saying no to new energy ideas before really thinking them through. Every big project faces the same loud warnings—air will get worse, rivers will be harmed, salmon will vanish—no matter if it’s a road, a mine, or a power plant. But when you look closer, some projects migh

opinion

Tech Giants Push Their Own Streaming Rules—and It Could Hurt You

April 2, 2026

Big Tech isn’t just fighting over who owns Hollywood anymore. They’re quietly working behind the scenes to control how streaming actually works. Companies like Netflix, Samsung, and Meta aren’t just making shows—they’re teaming up to shape the hidden rules that decide how videos play on your phone,

politics

Defense in Space: Why America Needs a Smarter Shield

April 2, 2026

Back in the 1980s, the U. S. faced a scary problem. If nuclear war ever started, the only way to respond was by launching nuclear missiles of its own—a terrifying idea called Mutual Assured Destruction (or MAD). Leaders knew this wasn’t a real solution, just a way to avoid losing. So they asked scie

opinion

Do we really rank above a lion or below a diamond? The outdated idea that still shapes our world

April 2, 2026

For centuries, many cultures believed in a strict ladder of life where everything had its fixed spot. At the top sat the divine, followed by humans, animals, plants, and even rocks. Humans weren't just ranked above animals—they were split further by social class and morality. The idea suggested some

science

Studying Brain Health in Latino Adults: A Big New Research Push

April 2, 2026

Scientists at two major universities just got $15. 8 million to study how Latino adults' brains change as they age. The money comes from the government’s top health research group. Two professors, one from each school, will lead the project. They want to follow about 1, 800 Latino adults for 12 year

entertainment

New mystery season gets a date on Netflix

April 2, 2026

The popular mystery show A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is coming back for another round of investigations. Netflix has picked May 27 for its second season, giving fans fresh episodes to binge. The series follows a high school student who digs into old cases, proving that real-life detective work isn

crypto

Crypto in 401(k)s: A New Twist on Retirement Savings

April 1, 2026

The U. S. Department of Labor is proposing a rule that could let 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts invest in things like cryptocurrencies and private market deals. This comes after President Trump issued an order last year asking the Labor Department to rethink how employers can add thes

politics

Pennsylvania Faces Rising Energy Bills Amid Fossil‑Fuel Focus

April 1, 2026

Pennsylvania families are feeling the strain of higher energy costs, a result of national policies that favor oil and gas over cleaner options. The state’s average household now faces extra expenses each year, with electricity prices up sharply after recent federal shifts toward fossil fuels. The

politics

Flavio Bolsonaro’s Rising Popularity Gives Him More Time to Build His Economic Team

April 1, 2026

Flavio Bolsonaro’s name is climbing the polls, giving him extra room to decide who will guide his economic plans. The 44‑year‑old senator has spent much of his time abroad, meeting conservative allies and visiting his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is jailed in Brasilia for an attempte