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Apr 10 2026OPINION

Ohio’s Tax Debate: Who Really Benefits?

In Ohio, a plan to remove property taxes is picking up steam. Supporters argue it would help homeowners keep more money. But who really wins—and who loses? The debate isn’t just about politics. It’s about age, money, and future generations. Right now, schools and local services in Ohio rely heavily

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Apr 10 2026BUSINESS

White House Cracks Down on Government Bets During Iran Tensions

In late March, officials sent a memo warning staff not to use insider knowledge to bet on market movements tied to Iran. The email came just hours after a high-ranking official announced plans to delay potential military action against Iranian energy sites. Some staffers may have thought the delay w

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Apr 10 2026FINANCE

What's pulling tech stocks in opposite directions?

In recent weeks, stock market trends haven’t just reflected economic shifts—they’ve spotlighted a growing gap between technology sectors. While fancy hardware and AI-related companies have surged ahead, traditional software firms have stumbled. Even after a temporary pause in the Iran conflict, this

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Apr 10 2026HEALTH

Why India Picks December 24 for Dentists

India joins many countries in celebrating dental professionals, but it chose a different date. Instead of March 6 like the U. S. , India picked December 24 in 2016. That day marks the birth of Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed, who helped shape modern dentistry in the country. Yet, some clinics and media still fo

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Apr 10 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin in 2026: Why One Company Owns the Game While Others Drop Out

In March 2026, public companies added 47, 435 Bitcoin to their accounts, worth about $3. 2 billion at the time. But here’s the twist: one company—Strategy—bought 44, 377 of those coins. That means almost every other business combined didn’t add much at all. Strategy’s push is so big that it now hold

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Unseen Stories: How Rural Women in Nepal Are Redrawing Menstrual Lines

In a corner of rural Nepal, where caste lines, ancient rituals, and old family ways still pull strong, a quiet revolution is playing out—not in protests or marches, but through shared screens and shared stories. A group of women from different backgrounds and age groups came together not to debate t

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Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

Big Money Steps Up for Nonprofits When Others Pull Back

In a year when many big companies cut back on charity work, one major insurance firm is making a bold move. Liberty Mutual Insurance, known mostly for cars and property policies, just created a $600 million fund meant to keep giving money to nonprofits year after year. This endowment isn’t a reactio

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Smart Tech Could Free Up Nurses for Patient Care

In nursing homes across Germany, staff often file reports for hours each shift—writing down every temperature check, medication given, and change in a resident’s condition. For some nurses, paperwork takes up to a third of their paid time, squeezing out the moments they had hoped to spend talking wi

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Apr 09 2026CRIME

A mother’s legal gamble: trading truth for a mental health defense

In a quiet Massachusetts town, a nurse now faces a tough question: what happens when guilt meets suffering? The woman, once a caregiver for new mothers, is accused of ending her three children’s lives in a single day. Instead of denying her role, she’s offering to admit what she did—if it means the

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Apr 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why a Plastic Bottle Ban Lacks Bite on Martha’s Vineyard

In 2021, Oak Bluffs residents voted to ban small plastic water bottles under 34 ounces—a move pushed by students worried about plastic waste. Five other towns on Martha’s Vineyard did the same after a campaign called Plastic Free MV urged action against single-use plastics between 2019 and 2022. But

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