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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

Game Boosts Quick Medical Word Learning

A recent study put a new online game to the test. The game, called MedQuiz, was designed to help health students remember medical terms faster. Sixty undergraduates from different health programs were split into two groups: one group received normal classroom lessons, while the other played MedQuiz

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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

Cheese Recall Sparks Debate Over Raw Dairy Safety

A California dairy has pulled its cheddar products after health officials tied them to a recent E. coli outbreak that sickened nine people across three states. The firm, RAW FARM LLC, agreed to the recall “under protest, ” insisting it was not responsible for the illnesses. The move comes after week

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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

AI Doctors: How the New Note‑Taker Affects Your Visit

A new kind of helper is creeping into many doctor offices. It listens to the conversation between a patient and their physician, then writes down what was said in a few seconds. The idea is to free doctors from typing and let them focus on talking. Some clinics already use these tools. One family d

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

America’s Budgets: Military Spend vs Family Needs

The U. S. is facing a decision that could change the lives of many citizens. A new proposal would push defense spending beyond $1 trillion, a level not seen since the Cold War. The plan would require cutting money from programs that help families—health care, housing, schools and efforts to pr

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

White House Easter event turns into Trump photo op with kids

The annual spring gathering at the White House lawn turned into an unexpected mix of holiday fun and political routine when a former president decided to swap policy talk for pen-and-paper time. Instead of staying in the background, he grabbed a seat in the middle of the chaos, where bouncing kids w

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Apr 07 2026ENVIRONMENT

China Steps Up Energy Push While Middle East Tensions Rise

China’s leader Xi Jinping wants the country to build a stronger energy system fast. The push comes as conflicts in the Middle East shake up global fuel supplies. China isn’t talking much about the war itself but wants to make sure its power stays steady no matter what happens abroad. Xi didn’t ment

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

A New Show Tries to Make U. S. Politics Less Confusing and More Real

Politics often feels like a game with just a few big players—like it’s all about who shouts the loudest. But a new video series is trying something different. Instead of focusing on one famous name, it zooms out to show how everyday choices, local problems, and hidden trends actually define America.

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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

Online health advice: when guesses beat facts

Many influencers now push quick-fix chemicals sold through short videos rather than proven medicines backed by mountains of research. One doctor reports seeing patients who trust glowing testimonials over decades of clinical trials. A common example is peptides—tiny proteins—hyped online as youth se

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Apr 07 2026ENVIRONMENT

New York's Energy Choices: Clean Power or Costly Delays?

Around the globe, countries are realizing the dangers of relying too much on oil. When the Strait of Hormuz—a key oil shipping route—gets disrupted, fuel prices jump fast. This isn’t just a short-term problem. Even places far from the conflict feel the pinch in their wallets. Yet, while many nations

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Apr 07 2026BUSINESS

Covey Gardens throws a party to mark its second year in Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach’s latest small business milestone isn’t just about cutting a ribbon—it’s a chance for locals to see what all the buzz is about. Covey Gardens, now two years into its run at 1590 S. Coast Highway, is hosting a public open house on April 16 at 5 p. m. The event packs in more than just a c

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