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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

White House Easter event turns into Trump photo op with kids

The annual spring gathering at the White House lawn turned into an unexpected mix of holiday fun and political routine when a former president decided to swap policy talk for pen-and-paper time. Instead of staying in the background, he grabbed a seat in the middle of the chaos, where bouncing kids w

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Virginia's New Governor Struggles Early Despite Big Win

Virginia just elected Abigail Spanberger governor in a landslide last November. She promised to be a moderate leader, but now, just 80 days into her term, her approval ratings are the worst for any Virginia governor in the 21st century. Only 47% of voters approve of her performance, while 46% disapp

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Apr 07 2026CELEBRITIES

Birthday stars: how years don’t always define success in show business

Mid-April gives us an interesting snapshot of talent across decades. Jazz icon Herbie Hancock turns 86 soon, still playing piano with energy that younger musicians envy. This year also marks Ed O’Neill’s 80th birthday; most remember him as the dad in a popular sitcom, but his acting career includes

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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Bringing XR to Life in the Dark

Most Extended Reality (XR) headsets struggle when the lights go down, turning otherwise useful tools into blurry messes in dim settings. That is common knowledge. But what if these headsets could actually see better in the dark? A new approach called NoctuaXR is testing that idea by making headsets

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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

Oracle's fresh financial face and the tangled web of layoffs, growth, and stock moves

Oracle just hired Hilary Maxson as its new finance boss, stepping in on April 6, 2026. She’s taking over from Doug Kehring, who helped steer the company through big changes in the past half year. Maxson comes with experience in industrial, software, and cloud worlds—areas where smart spending and st

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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

How Plant Compounds Could Be the Secret to Better Health

Plants contain tiny molecules called saponins that do more than just add a bitter taste to foods like soybeans or ginseng. These compounds have caught scientists' attention because they can tweak a crucial cell signaling system called PI3K/Akt. This system acts like a control panel for how cells han

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s Half‑Century Journey: Wins, Fumbles and Lessons Learned

Apple started in a small garage and now every third person on the planet uses one of its gadgets. The company grew by mixing strong branding with solid engineering, a mix that made it famous for selling an idea as much as a product. After the founder’s death, some say Apple slowed its pace of new br

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

TravelSky Tech Keeps Investors on the Upswing

GF Securities analysts have decided to keep their recommendation for TravelSky Technology at “Buy. ” They also raised the target price to HK$13. 72, showing confidence in the company’s future. The broader market consensus agrees, labeling TravelSky a “Strong Buy. ” The average target price from a

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Apr 06 2026SPORTS

Luka Doncic’s Europe Move Sparks Debate Over Lakers’ Medical Team

Luka Doncic, the star guard from Slovenia, has decided to go abroad for treatment after a grade‑two hamstring strain. The move comes as the Los Angeles Lakers’ doctors and players prepare for the NBA playoffs, which start on April 18. A well‑known sports physician, Dr. Brian Sutterer, publicly cr

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Apr 06 2026EDUCATION

School Board Plans New Kid’s Building Without a Voter Vote

The Ravenna School Board will meet on April 7 to talk about a new elementary school that the district hopes to build without asking voters for extra money. The meeting starts at 4 p. m. in the board office on East Summit Street, where an architect will show a design that would rely largely on fundin

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