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Fort Pierce Flight School Closes, 50 Staff Lose Jobs

April 17, 2026

The Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology, a private flight training center in Fort Pierce, shut its doors on April 15, sending shock waves through the local aviation community. The campus had been housed at Treasure Coast International Airport and offered courses ranging from pilotin

politics

Young Men Say Religion Matters More Than Ever

April 17, 2026

A new poll shows a big jump in how many young men think religion is “very important. ” The survey asked people between 18 and 30 about their beliefs. More than a third of the men said faith plays a big role in their lives, up from just under half a year ago. The change is notable because it shifts

environment

Citizen‑Science Photos Turn a Field into a Living Timeline

April 17, 2026

In a quiet corner of Longmeadow, a simple wooden post now doubles as a window into the past and future of a wildlife refuge. A sign invites hikers to snap a picture with their phones, send it by email, and instantly add a new frame to a growing archive that tracks the area’s changes since 2020. T

environment

Urban Air Microplastics: How We Measure and Why It Matters

April 17, 2026

The quick review looked at how scientists catch tiny plastic particles in city air and then figure out what they are. They pulled data from 35 research papers that used active sampling—devices that pull air through filters—to measure how much plastic people might breathe. The papers showed that ac

politics

Georgia Governor Race: Money, Names and New Faces

April 17, 2026

The 2026 Georgia governor contest feels very different from the high‑energy battle four years ago. While Democrats now appear less focused and have spent only about $1. 2 million, Republicans have poured nearly $100 million into ads. The stakes are high because Georgia has not elected a Democratic g

entertainment

A Quiet Turn: How a Hospital Baby Changed One Doctor’s Fate

April 17, 2026

The finale of the second season ends on a surprisingly gentle note, with Dr. Robby holding an abandoned infant named Baby Jane Doe. Rather than a dramatic rescue from a ledge, the episode closes with Robby talking to the baby about his own childhood abandonment and the bright possibilities that stil

technology

Robots Help Old Hong Kong Residents Get Their Things Back

April 17, 2026

The fire that shook Tai Po last November left a high‑rise block in ruins and 168 people dead. Now, four months later, residents are trying to recover what they can from the wreckage. Fanny Mok, 59, has lived on the 13th floor for three decades. The blaze destroyed her home and forced her to stay

politics

China Balances Middle East Peace Talks While Welcoming Trump

April 17, 2026

China is moving quickly to calm the fighting in Iran, all while getting ready for a meeting with U. S. President Donald Trump next month. The country’s top leader, Xi Jinping, will meet the president in mid‑May, and China wants to keep its ties with Iran strong without upsetting Washington. Becau

crime

SantaCon Founder Charged with Misusing Millions

April 17, 2026

The event that started in 1994 as a quirky project in San Francisco has grown into an international party where people dress as Santa and celebrate together. In New York City, the gathering has become especially popular, drawing crowds that sometimes reach 25, 000 people. A U. S. attorney in the So

entertainment

Future Spy Show Ends After One Season

April 17, 2026

The streaming series about a cyber‑hacked agent stopped after its first run, so viewers won’t see more adventures. The series was made by Thomas Brandon and featured a mix of actors including Melissa Barrera, Sinclair Daniel, Brian d’Arcy James, Mark O’Brien and Kathleen Chalfant. Simu Liu pla