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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Alaska Bike Ride: From Frozen Trails to Warm Cabin

A long‑distance bicycle journey across Alaska ended when the riders could no longer push their bikes through a thawing snowpack. The two cyclists, who had started in Fairbanks and aimed for Nome, found themselves stuck at a remote cabin near Old Woman Mountain. Their bikes were too heavy to move on

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Storm‑Shaped Start Gives Byron a Surprise Edge at Kansas

Bad weather on Saturday wiped out practice and qualifying, forcing NASCAR to rely on its rule book for the starting grid. The system places drivers with the lowest metrics at the front, so William Byron—who had only a slightly higher metric than the best—now begins second on the track. Carson Kvapil

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Judge Says Bayer’s Claim Against J&J Is Unfounded

In a recent ruling, a federal judge in Manhattan denied Bayer’s attempt to stop Johnson & Johnson from advertising its prostate‑cancer drug, Erleada. The court said Bayer had not shown it was likely to win the case over J&J’s marketing, which claimed Erleada cuts death risk by about half compared to

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

Bridging the Gap: Scholarships to Fill Imaging Staff Shortages

Hospitals across the country face a mounting problem: many imaging rooms sit empty because there aren’t enough trained technologists. In 2026, the vacancy rate for radiologic techs hit 18 %, slowing patient care and overloading current staff. To tackle this, a new program offers up to 5 000 scho

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Mines in the Hormuz Strait: A Growing Risk for Shipping

The U. S. Navy has warned that the danger from mines in parts of the Hormuz Strait is still unclear, urging vessels to consider staying away. The message came from the Navy’s NCAGS office and was shared with mariners across the region. The alert refers to the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), a syst

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Apr 17 2026SPORTS

Alycia Baumgardner: The Fighter Changing Women's Boxing Forever

Alycia Baumgardner, known in the ring as "The Bomb, " isn't just another boxer with a few belts. She's flipping the script on what it means to be a champion. At a time when women's boxing struggles for attention, Baumgardner steps in not just to win matches but to rewrite the rules. Her journey from

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Apr 16 2026WEATHER

Final frost alert: is your garden ready?

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

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Apr 16 2026HEALTH

Why South Carolina's Black Mothers Face Higher Risks During Pregnancy

South Carolina stands out in the U. S. for having some of the biggest gaps in care for Black mothers. These women are twice as likely to die during or after childbirth compared to others. Experts say this isn’t just bad luck—it’s a pattern tied to how healthcare treats people differently based on ra

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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Heavy Fog Expected Across Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota Tonight

A dense fog warning has been issued for parts of northern Wisconsin and southern Minnesota, affecting several counties around the Lake Superior area. The advisory covers Carlton, South St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties in Minnesota, as well as Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas and Iron

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

People Turning to AI for Health Questions

The trend of asking smart‑phone assistants about medical symptoms has grown fast. In one Texas town a 42‑year‑old woman prefers to type her worries into an app instead of calling a doctor. She says she tells the program what’s happening, then follows its suggestions. Researchers note that younger

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