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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Worcester’s Apartment Plan Gets a New Deadline

The city’s planning board decided to push back the review of a request for more time on a downtown apartment project. The developer, HHM Cube from Springfield, asked for extra days to lock in funding, finish the building drawings, and file a permit. Instead of hearing about it on April 1, the

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Correction Notice on a Study About Lung Cancer Drug Costs

The Italian research team has released an update to their earlier work that examined how affordable the drug osimertinib is for patients with a specific type of lung cancer. The original paper, published in the December 2025 issue of ESMO Real World Data and Digital Oncology, used real‑world patient

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Apr 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Family‑Friendly Games Turned Movies

The world of video game movies has long leaned toward adult themes, but lately many films have opened their doors to younger viewers. A bright example is the 2023 animated adventure that brings a beloved plumber and his friends to life in a fast‑paced, 92‑minute journey across a colorful kingdom. It

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Apr 03 2026CRYPTO

Apps Hide a Stealthy Crypto‑Theft Tool

"New studies show that a recent version of the SparkCat malware has slipped into apps on both iOS and Android stores. The program masquerades as everyday utilities—messaging tools, food delivery apps—and quietly scans users’ photo libraries for images that contain cryptocurrency wallet recovery phr

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Apr 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Quantum‑Ready Blockchains: New Network Claims Safety from Future Computers

Naoris Protocol has just gone live on its main network, announcing it is the first blockchain built from the start with post‑quantum cryptography approved by U. S. standards. The move follows growing worries that powerful quantum machines could crack the math behind today’s most common signatures, s

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Apr 03 2026SCIENCE

MOFs: Tweaking Shape and Inside to Separate Gases Better

Scientists used a single metal‑organic framework, PCN‑608, to separate its two main variables: the crystal’s shape and what sits inside its pores. They grew three kinds of crystals – tiny disks, flat sheets, and interlocked sheets – to see how shape changes the path a gas takes. They also adde

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Apr 03 2026FINANCE

Micron’s Memory Stock Still Looks Good, Even With Supply Worries

The idea that memory chips are at their peak has faded, and one company that felt the hit after a sharp drop is Micron Technology. The firm’s earnings report recently showed strong growth, largely thanks to demand from artificial‑intelligence workloads and a healthy order backlog. Even though Google

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

A Quiet Exit for a Controversial Apple Fitness Leader

Jay Blahnik, who helped shape Apple’s fitness tech for over a decade, is stepping down this summer. His departure follows years of complaints about his management style, including claims of verbal abuse and inappropriate behavior. The news comes just as Apple’s Fitness+ service faces scrutiny over i

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

A New Smart Bandage That Fights Infection and Speeds Up Healing

Wound care just got an upgrade. Scientists have created a flexible bandage-like material that not only sticks to skin but also fights bacteria and helps wounds heal faster. This isn’t just a regular dressing—it’s a smart patch packed with tiny particles that heat up when exposed to light, killing ge

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Apr 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Weather apps get an old-school twist and a high-tech upgrade at the same time

The Weather Channel isn’t just stuck in the past—it’s also racing into the future. This week, it launched two very different ways to check the forecast. One is a brand-new AI-powered tool called Storm Radar, designed for anyone who wants quick, personalized weather updates. The other is a nostalgic

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