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Burlington Stores breaks ground on distribution center in Buckeye

Burlington Stores celebrated its groundbreaking on a new distribution center in Buckeye that is expected to be open in 2028.

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Global Good News Network Apr 13
America’s Largest Rainforest Safe from Logging Thanks to Alaska Court Ruling

An Alaska district court judge has ruled against a coalition of logging interests looking to get their saws on Tongass National Forest’s old growth timber stands. As the nation’s largest national forest, and the world’s largest temperate rainforest, Tongass acts as a superb stronghold for many species, such as the bald eagle, sperm whale, Steller’s […] The post America’s Largest Rainforest Safe from Logging Thanks to Alaska Court Ruling appeared first on Good News Network.

Environment Mongabay Apr 13
Researchers find ‘remarkable’ hot-pink insect in Panama rainforest

In March 2025, biologist Benito Wainwright and his colleagues were searching for katydids — leaf-mimicking insects related to crickets and grasshoppers — in the rainforest of Barro Colorado Island in Panama, when they came across an unexpected sight: a hot-pink katydid individual of the species Arota festae. The researchers captured the katydid and raised her […]

New York, NY NY Post Apr 13
Ranking the top 10 cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 cornerbacks in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league.

Science Science Daily Apr 13
Light makes plants stronger but also holds them back

Light doesn’t just help plants grow—it may also quietly hold them back. Researchers have uncovered a surprising mechanism where light strengthens the “glue” between a plant’s outer skin and its inner tissues. This tighter bond, driven by a compound called p-coumaric acid, reinforces cell walls but also restricts how much the plant can expand. The discovery reveals a hidden balancing act: light both fuels growth and subtly puts the brakes on it.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 13
Aubrey Plaza speaks out on ‘exciting’ pregnancy news for first time: I’ve ‘always wanted to be a mom’

"Well, there's a baby inside of me," the "White Lotus" actress shared on an upcoming episode of the "Smartless" podcast.

Science PhysOrg Apr 13
Global warming is changing the hatching of bees and wasps

A large-scale experiment shows that warmth brings bees and wasps out of hibernation earlier—leaving some of them with poorer starting conditions. This is particularly true for species in cooler regions that emerge during spring.

Science Science Daily Apr 13
“Giant superatoms” could finally solve quantum computing’s biggest problem

In the pursuit of powerful and stable quantum computers, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed the theory for an entirely new quantum system – based on the novel concept of ‘giant superatoms’. This breakthrough enables quantum information to be protected, controlled, and distributed in new ways and could be a key step towards building quantum computers at scale.

Environment BBC Environment Apr 13
Meteor lights up night sky over Kent

Watch footage of a bright green fireball captured over Herne Bay in the early hours of Monday morning.

Boston, MA WBUR Apr 13
Prehospital blood transfusion a ‘game changer’ for trauma patients, experts say

For many years, first responders would rush patients with severe blood loss to the hospital for a blood transfusion. But in recent years, more EMS agencies around Connecticut and the country are bringing blood to patients in the field to get the process started as soon as possible — a practice they say is a "game changer."

Houston, TX ABC13 Houston Apr 13
Lynette Hooker disappeared in the Bahamas over a week ago. Here's a timeline of the key developments

It's been over a week since Lynette Hooker vanished at sea in the Bahamas, setting off an urgent search that has since shifted into a complex investigation with one person at its center: her husband of 25 years.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 13
Pop singer pokes fun at Justin Bieber’s bizarre Coachella 2026 performance: ‘What the f–k?’

Over the weekend, Katy Perry mocked Bieber's minimalist set by joking it was a "good thing" he had YouTube premium" so fans didn't have to see ads.