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Apr 05 2026WEATHER

Storm aftermath: crews check Michigan neighborhoods for hidden damage

Southeast Michigan woke up Sunday to broken branches and scattered debris after a storm line rolled through late Saturday. The National Weather Service sent a crew to walk the affected neighborhoods and record what happened. So far, no injuries have been reported, but the damage is clear: roofs peel

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The squeeze on musicians: why touring is getting harder and who’s really to blame

The fight over Live Nation isn’t just about one big company. It’s about whether the whole system that puts artists on stage is stacked against the people making the music. For years, bands have watched ticket prices climb while their own earnings from each show shrink. When Tigers Jaw’s Ben Walsh sa

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

School clinics get a tech boost with telehealth in Hampton Roads

Many schools in Hampton Roads are now using telehealth to help students get medical and mental health care without leaving campus. In Newport News and Portsmouth, a program run by Sentara gives families a quick way to see doctors through video calls set up right in the school building. A nurse first

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Apr 05 2026CELEBRITIES

A Country Star's Comeback After a Health Scare

Cody Johnson, a well-known figure in country music, faced a tough challenge last year when he had to cancel several tour dates. Health problems struck when a severe infection led to a burst eardrum, forcing him into emergency surgery. Recovery wasn’t going to be quick, and singing was off the table

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

A Common Plant That Could Make Pregnancy Easier

Red raspberry leaves have been trusted for centuries, not just for their fruit, but for their healing effects. Long before modern medicine, people brewed these leaves into teas to ease discomfort and strengthen the body. Unlike many supplements today, this remedy comes with a history—not just market

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Arizona’s dental job gap leaves many assistants stuck in training limbo

A new program in Arizona aims to ease the dental workforce shortage by training assistants to handle basic cleanings—but the rules shut out graduates from many local schools. A recent law created the Oral Preventive Assistant role, allowing workers to clean teeth above the gum line under a dentist’s

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Apr 05 2026FINANCE

Stock Markets Rise Despite Hidden Unease in Oil and Bitcoin

On a spring day in April 2026, stock markets on Wall Street experienced their best trading session in months. The Dow Jones shot up over 1, 100 points, the S&P 500 climbed nearly 3%, and the Nasdaq surged almost 4%. Traders celebrated what they called a breakthrough, believing the conflict between t

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

EU Countries Push for Fair Energy Profit Rules

Five European countries want energy giants to share extra profits from high fuel costs. Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria signed a letter asking the EU to tax sudden gains made by energy firms. The push comes as rising oil prices from Middle East tensions squeeze household budgets. The mi

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Apr 05 2026FINANCE

Blockchain in Finance: A Double-Edged Sword?

The idea of turning stocks, bonds, and even cash into digital tokens on blockchain isn’t just a small upgrade—it’s a total makeover of how trading works. This shift could cut costs and speed things up, but experts warn it might also make financial crashes harder to control. The International Monetar

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Europe’s energy crisis: why some leaders want oil bosses to share the pain

Five European finance chiefs have fired off a letter demanding EU-wide curbs on energy profits. The move comes as Middle East tensions make oil tankers rare, pushing petrol and heating bills higher. Spain’s economy minister joined colleagues from Germany, Italy, Portugal and Austria to argue that wh

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