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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Birmingham Water Switches Off Fluoride, Residents Upset

The city of Birmingham found out that its tap water had stopped containing fluoride, a fact that was actually decided years earlier without the public’s knowledge. Some treatment plants began removing fluoride as early as 2023, and a third stopped in March 2024. The utility company, Central Alabama

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Mar 30 2026CELEBRITIES

Prince Philip’s Long‑Hidden Battle With Cancer

A new book by a historian says Prince Philip was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, not long before he died in 2021. Doctors found a shadow on his pancreas and removed part of his stomach, but the cancer could not be cured. Many thought he would never appear in public again, yet h

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Stress at Work Pushes One in Four Employees to Consider Leaving

A recent survey found that many workers think about quitting because of stress. The study looked at full‑time employees in big companies across the country. It asked about mental health at work and home. The results are clear: 25 percent of people have thought about leaving their job. They say the

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Louisiana’s Coastal Science: A Tale of Money, Data and Politics

The state has poured more than $21 billion into a plan that aims to protect its shoreline. That money has funded research and engineering work that ranks among the world’s best in understanding how to save coastlines from erosion, sea‑level rise and industrial damage. Yet the people who should us

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

A Life That Shaped Medicine and the World

Barry Bloom was a chemist who turned into a pioneer of immunology and global health. When he found out he had pancreatic cancer, he chose to become a patient who also studied his own treatment. He joined clinical trials, read the research papers himself, and asked questions at every appointment.

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Mar 30 2026BUSINESS

Casino Gives Back: $1. 6 Million Helps New Hampshire Nonprofits

The Nash casino in Nashua, which opened on March 5, 2025, is part of New Hampshire’s unique charity casino model. The system channels a share of gaming income to local groups in short, rotating cycles. In its first year, the casino raised more than $17 million for a wide range of nonprofits. Recent

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Streamlined Powder Test: Using Pictures Instead of Lab Machines

Dry powder inhalers need a quick way to check how fine their particles are. Scientists usually rely on a big machine called the next‑generation impactor and then run a slow liquid test to measure the results. The new method replaces that slow step with smart image analysis. Images of the po

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Mar 30 2026OPINION

Trump’s Sharpest Weapon: Criticizing the Deceased

Trump has become sharper when he talks about people who are no longer alive. He used to be slow and vague, but now he speaks quickly and harshly. After Senator McCain died in 2018, Trump’s comments were weak at first. He said “I never was a fan” only after many months, which felt unnecessar

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Mar 30 2026OPINION

Albuquerque’s Shooting Range Needs a Make‑over

The Albuquerque Shooting Range Park is a key spot for local gun enthusiasts, offering long‑range target practice, trap and skeet fields, and specialized courses for concealed carry training. It also welcomes women who want to learn safe handling and self‑defense techniques, making it a community hub

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

HPV: Why the Shot Matters and How to Get It

The idea of getting a shot in middle school can feel annoying, but it often saves lives later. Parents usually decide whether their kids should get the HPV vaccine when a doctor suggests it around ages nine to twelve. Some parents skip it because they think their child isn’t sexually active yet, but

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