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Apr 23 2026HEALTH

Hope Rises as Two New Drugs Target Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal cancers in the United States, killing more than 50, 000 people each year. The disease is tough to treat and most patients die within a year of diagnosis, with only a small fraction surviving five years. Recently, two experimental drugs have entered clin

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Apr 23 2026SPORTS

Keldon Johnson Wins Spurs’ First NBA Sixth Man Award

The San Antonio Spurs have a new star on the bench. Keldon Johnson played every game of the season, never starting, and scored over 1, 000 points from that role. That makes him the first Spurs player to reach that milestone as a reserve. The league’s voters honored Johnson with the Sixth Man of the

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Apr 23 2026SCIENCE

Predicting Brain Power: What Really Shows Us How We Think

A huge study looked at almost 22, 000 adults aged 25 to 74 in Germany. Researchers wanted to see which clues best tell how people will do on thinking tests later on. They checked four kinds of data: brain scans, health records, background facts like age and education, and how people already perform

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Apr 23 2026HEALTH

Post‑Surgery Check: How a New Drug Helps Watch for Cancer Return

After surgery, patients with advanced esophageal cancer often face the risk of the disease coming back. A recent real‑world study examined how well a drug called nivolumab, given after surgery, can predict who might see the cancer return. The researchers looked at a group of people who had their tum

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Three Politicians Hit With Kalshi Penalties Over “Insider” Trades

Kalshi, a site where people bet on future events, has stepped in to block and fine three U. S. House hopefuls for trading on markets that involve their own campaigns. The rule‑breakers come from Minnesota, Texas and Virginia, showing that the company is tightening its safeguards against political in

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Apr 23 2026HEALTH

Do Insurance Plans Affect Knee Injury Recovery?

Research shows that young patients with Medicaid often face longer waits before getting help for knee injuries compared to those with private insurance. A new study looked at how quickly people see doctors after a meniscus tear and how that affects their healing. The findings suggest delays in care

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Apr 23 2026FINANCE

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Faces First-Quarter Losses Despite Revenue

A major real estate finance company recently shared its financial results for the first three months of the year, and the numbers weren’t good. Instead of making a profit, the company lost $56. 1 million. That means it spent more money than it earned during this period. On top of that, each share of

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Apr 23 2026FINANCE

Books by Black authors that teach smart money moves

Money habits start early, often shaped by what we saw—and didn’t see—around us as kids. Whether you’re aiming to ditch debt, start investing, or simply understand credit scores, the right book can help rewrite those habits. A mix of guides for adults and fun reads for young readers from Black author

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

New face joins watchdog panel amid political storm

The state’s top lawyer just filled a key gap in Washington’s campaign finance team. Matt Segal, a former judge and lawyer, now sits on the Public Disclosure Commission. His appointment came after months of criticism over empty seats on the panel. Critics say delays hurt the group’s ability to do its

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Can a blockade really bend Iran to Trump’s will?

Trump rolled out another blockade recently—this time against Iran. It wasn’t totally out of left field. The U. S. has tried the same playbook before, squeezing Venezuela and Cuba. Now Iran is in the crosshairs. But ironing out Iran won’t be a quick win. The real spark? The Strait of Hormuz. Before

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