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Protecting Florida’s Open Spaces and Questioning Big Politics

April 15, 2026

Florida environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the planned construction of thousands of acres that could house tens of thousands of new homes and businesses. The land, once intended to stay open, is now threatened by the county’s planning board and commissions. Critics warn that unchecked

education

Teaching in Nevada: What We Can Do to Help

April 15, 2026

Teachers shape our kids’ futures. They work hard, often beyond the school day, and many feel overworked and underpaid. Nevada has tried to fix this by raising salaries. The result is a smaller number of teachers leaving and more people staying in classrooms. Still, the average pay is only about $53,

finance

Bank of New York Mellon: A Bull Run and the Questions That Follow

April 15, 2026

Bank of New York Mellon, trading under the ticker BK, has pushed past every previous peak in its share price. The stock jumped more than 68 % over the last year and recently hit an all‑time high of $130. 59 on April 14. Analysts from Barchart give the stock a full 100 % “Buy” rating, and its Trend S

opinion

Why Facts Matter When You Write a Letter

April 15, 2026

The Voices page is a space for people who live in Arkansas to share their thoughts. Because the page only shows one letter from each writer every 30 days, it keeps a mix of voices and prevents the same names from filling every issue. In recent years, fewer people have sent letters because some have

politics

A Fresh Look at How Much Money Old Folks Should Get

April 15, 2026

The idea that a retired couple could receive $100, 000 from Social Security each year is shocking to many. Yet for a very small slice of Americans—about one in two thousand couples—this will become a reality soon. The plan to cap such high benefits has sparked debate about fairness and the future of

crime

SantaCon’s Secret Swipe: How a Holiday Bash Became a Personal Payday

April 15, 2026

The annual SantaCon party in New York City, known for its colorful costumes and festive drinks, turned out to be more than just a holiday fun‑run. The event’s organizer, Stefan Pildes, allegedly used the fundraiser as a front to funnel money into his own accounts and lavish lifestyle. Pildes ran

science

Listeria’s Secret Hideout: How Tiny Bacteria Slip into Quiet Cell Shelters

April 15, 2026

A large survey of over a hundred Listeria monocytogenes strains showed that most of them can slip into special acidic pockets inside human cells, called LisCVs. These vacuoles trap the bacteria in a dormant state that can survive for long periods and may help the pathogen hide from antibiotics. The

finance

Lifestyle Communities’ Stock Holds Steady, Analyst Keeps a Neutral Stance

April 15, 2026

The financial services firm Citi has decided to keep its neutral “Hold” recommendation for Lifestyle Communities Ltd, a company that builds and sells residential communities in Australia. The analyst responsible for the rating has set a target price of A$5. 10 per share, indicating that he does not

health

Risky Habits and the Rise of Esophageal Cancer in Johannesburg

April 15, 2026

The fight against esophageal cancer in South Africa is still fierce, with one type of the disease, squamous cell carcinoma, causing many deaths. A recent study from Johannesburg looked closely at how everyday choices and surroundings contribute to this problem. It highlighted that drinking alc

sports

Imai’s Big Move: More Than Just a Pitch

April 15, 2026

Tatsuya Imai, the newest right‑hander for Houston, is facing a battle that isn’t about how fast he throws. After a shaky outing in Seattle, he was put on the injury list for arm fatigue and took a moment to talk about what’s really hard—living in America. He says the rhythm of daily life here is a