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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

The Gambling Trap in College Sports

Art Schlichter spent decades in the spotlight, but not for his football skills. Instead, his name kept popping up tied to scandals, fraud, and legal trouble. The reason? A gambling habit that started in his teens and ruined his career. He was once a top college quarterback, even leading Ohio State’s

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Utah Bat Tests Positive for Rabies – What Residents Need to Know

A bat was found in Washington County, and it tested positive for rabies. This is the first confirmed case of a rabid bat in Utah this year. Bats are one of several animals that can carry the disease, but in Utah most rabies cases come from them. Other common carriers are coyotes, foxes, raccoons

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Teacher Students at Risk of Burnout: What the Study Reveals

Polish students who are preparing to become teachers were examined to spot early signs that they might face burnout or health problems later in their careers. The researchers used a tool called the AVEM inventory, which looks at how people handle work and what habits they develop. Two particul

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Apr 28 2026CELEBRITIES

Bowie’s 1976 border trouble and the music world’s pushback against hate

In 1976, David Bowie got pulled into a bizarre border drama while riding a train near Russia and Poland. Authorities stopped him, searched his belongings, and found items linked to Nazi symbols. He was held briefly and let go without extra trouble, but the moment quickly became part of his wild 1970

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Taking the Guesswork Out of Doctor Confidence in Treating Patients with Intellectual Disabilities

Doctors often feel uneasy when caring for adults with intellectual disabilities. That uncertainty can lead to rushed exams or missed problems, making healthcare harder for this group. A new study tackles the problem by creating a quick test—the SEC-ID—to check how confident doctors feel in these sit

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Apr 27 2026EDUCATION

New Pathways: A College’s Fresh Vision for Women

Bryn Mawr College, a 141‑year‑old women’s institution in Pennsylvania, is reshaping its future with bold experiments and a clear long‑term plan. Last spring the school tested a program that paired senior students with alumni mentors through Zoom, offering guidance on life after graduation. The pilot

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Where U. S. and New Jersey politics stand right now—and who benefits

Americans see a president pushing policies that confuse even his own team. On Iran, Trump extended a shaky ceasefire while keeping pressure with a naval blockade that does little to change Tehran’s calculus. The Strait of Hormuz stays tense, and Iran’s leaders show no sign of backing down. Meanwhile

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Apr 27 2026FINANCE

Balancing Fun Today with Future Security

People often wonder how to spend money now without hurting their future plans. Big purchases like vacations or home upgrades feel important today, but they can sneakily shrink savings for later. On the flip side, being too careful might mean missing out on experiences you can actually afford. Spend

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Apr 27 2026OPINION

Finding Child Care Is a Big Problem in North Carolina

Parents in Western North Carolina are struggling because child care spots keep disappearing. Since early 2023, many daycares have closed down due to low pay for workers and tight budgets. This leaves working families with fewer options, forcing some to quit their jobs or cut back on hours just to ma

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Apr 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

How tech hubs can power up their neighborhoods instead of draining them

Many people worry that when a giant tech building moves into town, it will hog all the electricity and jack up local power bills. That fear isn’t baseless—big data centers do chew through a lot of juice. But fresh engineering ideas show these energy-hungry giants can flip the script and become commu

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