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Heavy rains leave thousands homeless in the Dominican Republic

April 14, 2026

The Caribbean nation has been soaked for weeks by relentless downpours that show no sign of stopping soon. Over 30, 000 families have had to abandon their homes in the northern provinces as water keeps rising. Three lives have been lost in separate incidents linked to the flooding—a child trying to

opinion

Alaska’s charity gaming needs a tech update to help veterans

April 14, 2026

Alaska’s veteran groups rely heavily on pull-tab games to fund their work, from fixing up buildings to hosting community events. These paper-based games have been the backbone of their income for years. But times have changed. Most people now handle their money, shopping, and social lives through ap

opinion

Local news in New Jersey is fading—and that could hurt democracy

April 14, 2026

New Jersey is losing its local journalists faster than almost any other state. Right now, the Garden State has the fewest reporters per person in the whole country. That means fewer people showing up to city council meetings, fewer reporters digging into school budget cuts, and fewer voices keeping

education

Arkansas steps up in vet education to keep experts local

April 14, 2026

Arkansas has always relied on farming—poultry, cattle, and crops pump billions into the state’s economy and keep rural towns alive. Yet for years, the veterinarians who safeguard this backbone were scarce because most new vets had to leave Arkansas just to study. The result? The state spent years tr

technology

Big Tech Hires Top AI Expert to Boost Content and Ads

April 14, 2026

CNN made a bold move by hiring Chris Wiggins, a well-known AI specialist who spent over ten years shaping the New York Times' digital strategies. His new job? Leading their machine learning and AI efforts to improve how ads are targeted, how news is delivered, and how viewers interact with content.

sports

Which High School Sports Teams Made the Biggest Impact Last Week?

April 14, 2026

High school sports in North Jersey just wrapped up another action-packed week. Most teams kept winning, but a few really stood out from the rest. Some squads even pulled off wins that surprised everyone watching. Now the big question is: which team deserves special recognition for their week? Berge

sports

Game scores and schedules to kick off Vermont’s 2026 spring sports week

April 14, 2026

Vermont’s high school teams are back on the field this spring, with scores, schedules, and fresh matchups to watch. Baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track, and Ultimate all see action, giving athletes and fans plenty to follow. Coaches share results quickly so families can track their teams wit

celebrities

What makes Matt Fitzpatrick stand out beyond his golf skills

April 14, 2026

Matt Fitzpatrick’s success on the golf course is hard to miss, but where he grew up and how he got started tell an even bigger story. Born in Sheffield, England, in 1994, Fitzpatrick represents a classic British upbringing. His background is White British, which is common in the region but doesn’t s

health

How Ethiopia’s first birth age connects to health, wealth, and where people live

April 14, 2026

When a woman has her first child in Ethiopia often shapes not just her own health but also the future of her family and the nation. Babies born to very young mothers face higher chances of health problems right after delivery. Mothers under 18 also tend to have less schooling and fewer job opportuni

politics

Why leaders mix politics with faith—and why it backfires

April 14, 2026

Last weekend, a global leader took to social media not to relax or reflect—but to launch a public attack on a religious figure. This isn’t unusual for someone who treats institutions like tools: useful when they serve a purpose, disposable when they don’t. The clash wasn’t about policy alone. It was