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island glacier

Simple ways Staten Island families can celebrate Earth Day

April 18, 2026

This Saturday, the corner of Staten Island will host a small but meaningful event focused on green living. Unlike typical gatherings, this one encourages people to actually plant, recycle, and learn useful skills they can use at home. From noon to five, neighbors will gather at a local church to swa

health

How Small Islands Can Use Precision Medicine

April 17, 2026

Precision medicine means treating people based on their genes, habits and surroundings. It can change how we stop or cure heart and weight problems. The idea is great, but many poor countries and tiny island states face big obstacles. Their hospitals are weak, the science is expensive, and their peo

lifestyle

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