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A look at the changing face of Southwest Florida's growing areas

April 17, 2026

Southwest Florida is seeing a wave of new construction that’s reshaping the landscape from Estero to Bonita Springs. One of the biggest hotspots is the Coconut Point corridor, where billions are being poured into high-rises, sports complexes, and entertainment hubs. The Estero Sports Park Complex is

politics

Solar help for Puerto Rico''s poor put on hold as billions sit unused

April 16, 2026

Puerto Rico''s 3. 2 million residents face another summer without reliable power, and a $350 million solar program meant to help 12, 000 low-income families now sits frozen. Nearly 200 groups asked for the money back, but instead it may go to patching the same old grid destroyed by Hurricane Maria i

environment

Heat Islands in Cities: Why Some Neighborhoods Feel Like Ovens

April 15, 2026

Concrete streets and tall buildings store and re‑release heat, turning parts of a city into mini‑ovens. When the sun shines on asphalt and steel, those surfaces keep their warmth longer than trees or grass. The result is an “urban heat island” that makes a block feel hotter than the forecasted tem

entertainment

Pokémon and Mii adventures: How life sims keep evolving after 25 years

April 15, 2026

Two and a half decades ago, a quiet Nintendo game let players move into a village filled with talking animals, pay off tiny mortgages, and collect seashells instead of worrying about bosses or shootouts. That game, Animal Crossing, didn’t just start a series—it quietly launched a whole style of play

education

A Fresh Look at the 2024 Global Climate Summit

April 13, 2026

The 2024 Global Climate Summit kicked off in Geneva, drawing leaders from over 190 nations. Instead of starting with the usual speeches, the event opened with a surprising art installation that highlighted rising sea levels. Delegates then divided into working groups, each tackling a specific

environment

Sea Worms, Seasons and Stories: How Pacific Islanders Read the Ocean

April 13, 2026

In some Pacific villages, a swarm of tiny sea worms becomes the town’s weather forecast. The elders call them “palolo” or “nyale, ” and their appearance signals the start of harvests, the coming of cyclone season, or even a symbolic return of spirits. The rituals that follow are simple but powerfu

religion

Pope Leo Takes a Stand: How the First U. S. Pope is Shaking Up Church Politics

April 13, 2026

The new pope, a Chicago native who grew up as Father Bob, surprised many when he was chosen to lead the world’s largest Christian church. His calm and thoughtful style has turned into a quiet but firm voice against wars and harsh immigration policies that many Americans see as unfair. Three top A

weather

Storm Watch: Typhoon Sinlaku Heading Toward Guam

April 13, 2026

Typhoon Sinlaku is moving closer to the island of Guam and the nearby Northern Marianas. The storm’s path shows it could bring strong winds, heavy rain, and rough seas to the area. Local officials are preparing for possible flooding and power outages. The cyclone’s strength has been increasing as i

science

E. coli ST410: How a Tiny Island Helps It Fight Antibiotics

April 13, 2026

The strain E. coli ST410 is spreading worldwide and making doctors worry about treatments. Scientists looked at more than 3, 000 versions of this bacteria and found that it often picks up a gene called blaNDM‑5, which gives resistance to powerful drugs called carbapenems. They also saw that many of

crime

Unexpected Link Between a Killer and an Actress

April 12, 2026

A summer morning in July 2023, a routine drive to art school turned into a shock when a friend called with startling news: the man who had been linked to dozens of murders along Long Island’s Atlantic coast had finally been arrested. The killer, known as Rex Heuermann, was identified and taken into