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New Ice Sheet Gives Coeur d’Alene More Skating Space

April 15, 2026

The Kootenai Youth Recreation Organization (KYRO) is taking a big step to keep local skaters on the ice by building a second rink at Frontier Ice Arena. The arena has already stretched its capacity with every available sheet of ice in use, so a new, NHL‑sized surface is the logical next move.

science

Protein Helpers: How Tiny Machines Adapt Across Life

April 15, 2026

The 70‑kilogram proteins that keep cells tidy are found almost everywhere, from simple bacteria to complex eukaryotes. In the cell’s busy interior they act like tiny engines, using energy from ATP to fold and move other proteins. In bacteria the main player is called DnaK, which works hand‑in‑han

health

Understanding Why Kids Hurt Themselves

April 15, 2026

Recent research has taken a close look at why young people sometimes harm themselves without intending to die. The study pulls together findings from many different countries to spot patterns and risks that may lead to this behavior. By spotting these warning signs, doctors and teachers can step in

health

Measles Alert in Weld County: One New Case Sparks Vaccination Reminder

April 15, 2026

A new measles case has been confirmed in Weld County, bringing attention to the importance of vaccination. An adult who had not received the measles vaccine was a close contact of someone already infected in Weld County. On Monday afternoon, this person visited two medical facilities in Larime

technology

Credo’s New Chip Deal Boosts Stock and Future Growth

April 15, 2026

Credo Technology Group Holding has announced a $750 million purchase of DustPhotonics, a maker of silicon photonics chips that fit inside optical transceivers. This move gives Credo an all‑in‑one solution from the base chip to system integration, cutting out middle steps and lowering costs. The deal

entertainment

Arrow and the DC TV World: A New Free Streaming Era

April 15, 2026

DC comics moved from page to screen over the last twenty years, turning comic books into movies and TV shows. In the early 2000s, superhero films were just starting to catch on, and TV networks began testing comic‑book shows. By the 2010s, The CW became the main hub for superhero fans, launching a s

technology

Digital Harms: Measuring Online Sexual Abuse

April 15, 2026

The rise of the internet has opened new paths for sexual misconduct, turning digital platforms into venues where abuse can happen. Because technology moves so fast, experts struggle to set clear boundaries around what counts as digital sexual violence. Current tools for counting these incident

business

Naphtha Shortages Hit Japan’s Factory Floor

April 15, 2026

Japanese firms that rely on naphtha, a key oil by‑product used in adhesives and paints, are cutting orders or lowering production after delivery delays and price hikes. The trouble began last week when more than a dozen companies, including Toto and Asahi Kasei, warned that their supplies were unrel

crypto

Crypto firms chase AI guard‑dog that may backfire

April 15, 2026

A handful of crypto platforms are reaching out to a new AI model called Claude Mythos, hoping it can help them spot hidden security holes. The tool is still in a limited release because its creators worry it could be used to find and exploit weaknesses on a massive scale. Crypto exchanges such as

politics

Crypto Stakes of a Fed Nominee: A New Look

April 15, 2026

Kevin Warsh, the man named by President Trump to run the Federal Reserve, has just filed a 69‑page financial report that clears him for his upcoming Senate hearing. The paperwork shows he and his wife own at least $192 million together, but the most eye‑catching part is how much of that comes from c