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Final frost alert: is your garden ready?

April 16, 2026

This weekend’s cold snap in Albuquerque isn’t just a random chill—it’s part of a bigger pattern. After weeks of unseasonably warm March days that had people planting early, forecasters now warn a late freeze could damage tender plants. The North Valley will see the worst of it, with temperatures dro

politics

Chinese artist under fire for old jokes

April 16, 2026

A Chinese artist known for poking fun at Mao Zedong is now staring down a prison sentence under a law that didn’t even exist when his controversial pieces were made. Sources report Gao Zhen was quietly tried in late March for “dishonoring national heroes and martyrs. ” Critics say this charge flips

religion

The Pope and U. S. Leaders Clash Over Faith and War

April 16, 2026

Pope Leo XIV talks a lot about religion and lately, he's been focusing on peace. But some U. S. leaders think he’s overstepping. JD Vance, the U. S. Vice President, has been Catholic since 2019 and thinks the pope should avoid theological debates. He argues that religion isn’t the pope’s only job, b

opinion

The right way to decide when America uses its military

April 16, 2026

Retired soldiers often see war’s true cost—not just budgets or news clips, but the faces of young troops sent to fight. That perspective shapes how the country should think before using force anywhere in the world. Two past leaders, one a defense secretary in the 1980s, the other a general later, cr

finance

Small businesses light up Utah’s economy every morning

April 16, 2026

Every morning before the sun fully rises, Utah’s streets wake up in quiet rhythm. Kitchen lights flick on. Boots get laced. Laptops open. The state isn’t just glowing with buildings—it’s glowing with people making real, daily choices that add up to something bigger than numbers or headlines. For 19

health

New hope for lupus treatment: what’s changing and why it matters

April 16, 2026

Lupus, a tough condition where the immune system attacks the body by mistake, has long been hard to treat. Doctors struggle because the disease varies so much from person to person. Some patients have mild symptoms while others face serious organ damage. For years, treatment options were limited, bu

crime

Hanahan Faces Shock After Councilman’s Arrest for Child Exploitation

April 16, 2026

When federal agents arrested a Hanahan city council member last week for producing and sharing child sexual abuse material, the quiet Lowcountry town was stunned. The charges paint a picture of a trusted public figure secretly exploiting minors online. Investigators say his digital trail ties him to

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

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

weather

Storm Alert Hits Northeast Ohio: Winds, Hail and Possible Tornadoes

April 15, 2026

A strong weather system is rolling into Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, bringing a mix of heavy rain, thunder, and high winds that could reach damaging levels. The National Weather Service has put the area in a “Slight Risk” category, meaning storms are likely but not guaranteed to hit every spot. Resi