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Storm alerts spread across three states as severe weather takes shape

April 14, 2026

A widespread storm system is sweeping through parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa right now, bringing serious weather risks. Strong winds, large hail, and even possible tornadoes are in the forecast for tonight. One tornado has already been reported in Blue Earth County, where damage was spotted

weather

Storm Alert: Southeast Michigan Braces for Tuesday Night Wind Threat

April 14, 2026

A fast-moving weather system is dragging unusually warm and sticky air across the Great Lakes on Tuesday, setting up Southeast Michigan for a rough evening. While the worst storms are expected to form further west during the day, these cells will merge into a single squall line that races eastward a

environment

Big Tech wants to turn Florida green into grey

April 14, 2026

Florida is famous for its sunshine, not its server farms. Yet the same companies pushing AI are eyeing swamps and pastures to build power-hungry computer palaces. These places need as much water as a small town every day just to keep the machines from melting. Right now the state’s energy grid can b

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.

crime

Settlement in Police Shooting Case Raises Concerns Over Crisis Response

April 14, 2026

In mid-2024, a quiet neighborhood in Wadsworth became the center of a tragic incident when Shannon Sloan lost his life in a confrontation with police. The case began after Sloan had an argument with his wife about her stepson’s vape pen, which escalated into a heated discussion. Sloan, visibly distr

health

Watch out: Spicy food bowls from social media could be risky business

April 14, 2026

Never judge a dish by its bright TikTok colors. West-central Illinois food safety teams recently noticed a sharp rise in “spicy bowls” popping up online. These meals mix pickled veggies, eggs, protein, bold spices, and plenty of hot sauce into a single colorful bowl. What started as a kitchen experi

entertainment

Artists of Color Set the Stage in 2024

April 14, 2026

The 2024 Coachella lineup wasn\"t just another year of music—it was proof that Black performers have shaped the festival\"s sound for good. Acts like Giveon and Kehlani didn\"t just sing songs; they turned their sets into events people still talk about months later. Davido and BIA didn\"t just perfo

politics

Pope Leo XIV’s peace message faces pushback from Trump

April 14, 2026

Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born in the U. S. , has spent decades in Peru as a missionary. He’s also a strong advocate for global peace. Yet President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the pope, calling him "weak on crime" and questioning his stance on nuclear weapons. In a 334-word social media

religion

When a Leader and a Pope Clash on War and World Views

April 14, 2026

The feud between the U. S. president and the head of the Catholic Church started with a simple disagreement over war but quickly turned into a heated argument about leadership and values. The Pope called out the military actions against Iran, calling them ethically wrong and asking countries to focu