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Apr 17 2026CRIME

SantaCon Founder Charged with Misusing Millions

The event that started in 1994 as a quirky project in San Francisco has grown into an international party where people dress as Santa and celebrate together. In New York City, the gathering has become especially popular, drawing crowds that sometimes reach 25, 000 people. A U. S. attorney in the So

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Apr 17 2026HEALTH

When medical care clashes with personal beliefs

The push to include gender identity in healthcare has led to messy court battles and confusing insurance rules. Hospitals and clinics sometimes refuse treatments like sex changes or hysterectomies based on religious or ethical grounds, only to be sued by patients who feel these refusals are unfair.

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Apr 17 2026RELIGION

Pope Leo speaks out against global leaders fueling chaos, while Cameroon takes a temporary step toward peace

During a trip across Africa, Pope Leo XIV didn’t hold back. In Cameroon, he called out leaders who use power to destroy instead of build. He didn’t name names, but his message was sharp: powerful figures twist faith and turn wealth into weapons. In Bamenda, a city caught in years of unrest, he point

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Apr 17 2026FINANCE

Small tech fund gives investors a shortcut to AI profits

Investors looking to cash in on AI’s rise often face a tough choice: buy early-stage startups at sky-high prices or wait for a safer public stock to climb. One fund, BlackRock’s Science and Technology Term Trust, offers a middle path. It holds a mix of fast-growing tech names—including a tiny slice

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Apr 17 2026OPINION

New tech, old problems: Gen Z pays the price for broken education and job markets

Young adults aren’t just worried about AI—they’re actively losing faith in it. Recent polls show Gen Z’s positive view of artificial intelligence has dropped sharply in the past year, with only 22% feeling excited. Daily use makes things worse: those interacting with AI daily saw even bigger drops i

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Apr 17 2026HEALTH

Digital health reviews often miss the mark on solid evidence, study finds

Many health studies today rely on digital tools, but reviews of these studies often fall short. Researchers looked at how well these reviews spot strong evidence. The problem? Many don’t. Shaky methods can blur key findings, making it harder to trust what we read. A big issue is how reviews pick st

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Apr 17 2026BUSINESS

Why AI Won’t Replace All Businesses Just Yet

Some entrepreneurs believe AI can build apps from simple English instructions, but not all industries face the same risk. A well-known tech leader recently argued that companies relying on physical logistics and hands-on operations may survive this shift better than pure software firms. His reasonin

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Apr 17 2026SPORTS

Boston Marathon 2026: Where Runners, Stars, and Causes Collide

Every April, Boston turns into a running party with its famous 26. 2-mile race. Some people run for personal bests, but the event also attracts a mix of athletes, stars, and public figures. The 2026 lineup includes names you might recognize from sports, politics, TV, and even space. But this race is

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Apr 17 2026CRYPTO

Stocks soar while Bitcoin stays stuck

A surprising gap has opened in the market with the S&P 500 charging back to fresh records while Bitcoin sits stuck far below its peak. The stock index climbed 0. 8% in the latest week, closing at 7, 023—its highest ever—after fighting back from a steep March drop of nearly 10%. Back then, tensions b

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Apr 17 2026FINANCE

Natural gas prices bounce back as forecasts shift

Prices for natural gas nudged up recently as weather predictions turned cooler across most of the country. Traders who had bet against gas prices scrambled to buy back their positions, pushing values higher. A private weather team noted that temperatures could dip below normal in many central and ea

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