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Apr 14 2026EDUCATION

New Paths in Health Studies for Ohio Students

Ohio is taking a step forward in expanding educational opportunities for students interested in health careers. A recent collaboration between two state schools is making it easier for undergrads to continue their studies without leaving Ohio. Exercise science majors at Lake Erie College can now smo

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Apr 13 2026CRYPTO

Jito Steps into Korea with New Custody Deal

Jito Foundation has inked a deal with Korean custodian KODA, aiming to bring its JitoSOL token into South Korea’s growing crypto scene. The partnership focuses on secure storage and staking options for institutional players, a move that lines up with the country’s upcoming digital‑asset rules set to

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Apr 13 2026BUSINESS

Podcast Power Play: Two Media Giants Join Forces

Money News Network (MNN) has teamed up with Entrepreneur to spread its popular business shows further. The alliance will help both companies grow their podcast audiences and boost revenue. MNN already pulls in more than 86 million downloads a year, with its listener base growing by over 100% compar

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Apr 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple Eyes New Smart‑Glasses Styles to Beat Meta

Apple is busy designing a range of smart glasses that will let users pick the look they like best. The company has reportedly made at least four different frame shapes, from a wide rectangle similar to classic Wayfarers to slimmer rectangles and both large and small oval or circular options. Each sh

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Apr 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why phones ditched old-school screens for new ones

Two decades ago, tiny OLED screens appeared on flip phones, not because they were trendy, but because they were efficient. Today, every flagship phone slides an OLED panel into its frame, and even budget models are following. The shift happened fast: by 2024, OLEDs outsold LCDs in phones, and the ga

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Apr 13 2026EDUCATION

Local groups team up to spark third-graders' interest in science and film

Basalt Elementary third-graders got a break from regular lessons last Thursday. Instead of worksheets and textbooks, they explored science through short movies. Two local groups—one focused on film, the other on science—set up stations where kids could watch clips and try small experiments. The Asp

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Apr 13 2026OPINION

Iowans Fed Up with Political Parties

Iowa isn't falling for the usual political drama. Unlike D. C. ’s endless bickering, Iowa still values real conversations over blind loyalty. People bond over corn dogs at the fair or long bike rides, not party slogans. But the state’s voting system forces independents into uncomfortable choices. Ov

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Heart Attack and Depression: A Two-Way Street?

Studies show that heart attacks and depression don't just happen separately. They often appear together, and each can make the other worse. Researchers dug into past studies to see how these two health issues are connected. What they found wasn't just a one-way road. Instead, it's more like a two-wa

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Chicago 2050: More Weatherproof and Smarter Than Ever

In 2050, Chicago’s South Side near the old U. S. Steel plant looks nothing like the flood-prone area of the early 21st century. The morning after heavy rain, the streets stay dry, and residents barely notice the storm. No homes report flooding. No headlines scream about weather disasters. The city i

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Apr 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Rare‑Earth Tensions: How China’s Moves Shake U. S. Tech Power

China tightened rules on key minerals like gallium, germanium and neodymium in 2025‑26, saying it needed to guard national security. The U. S. and the EU reacted by bolstering stockpiles, speeding up domestic projects, and seeking new suppliers. Prices jumped, but many saw the shock as short‑term.

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