CALIFORNIA

Apr 12 2026SPORTS

Athletes’ Menstrual Health: Trends from Tokyo to Beijing

In recent years, scientists have watched how female Olympic competitors in Japan handle their menstrual cycles. They noticed that the number of athletes who report problems like severe cramps or missed periods has changed over seven Olympic Games. The study followed thousands of athletes from both t

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Apr 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Apple TV’s New Cyberpunk Series Could Fix 2025’s Sci‑Fi Miss

Apple TV plans a new show based on William Gibson’s classic book “Neuromancer. ” The series may recover the disappointment of last year’s cyber‑punk film, “Tron: Ares. ” That movie looked flashy but lacked deep stories and strong characters. Critics praised the visuals of “Tron: Ares. ”

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Apr 12 2026SCIENCE

Undergraduate Tackles Alzheimer’s with Data and Determination

Mina Mahmood, a junior at Indiana University Northwest studying neuroscience, grew up watching her father’s memory fade. His struggle with a cognitive disorder sparked her curiosity about the brain and a desire to help. During summer 2025, Mina travelled to Indianapolis for a student research progr

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

War’s Shadow on a Funeral: A Family Tragedy in Lebanon

A family gathered for a father’s burial when an unexpected strike turned their grief into loss. In the village of Srifa, a house that once held hope for peace was hit by an Israeli attack on the first day of a ceasefire announced between the U. S. and Iran. The goal of that pause seemed distant as m

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Apr 12 2026HEALTH

Cleaner Air, Safer Lungs

Air quality today is a different beast than it was decades ago. While the government has cut back on lead and sulfur dioxide, new dangers have taken center stage: tiny particles from factories, cars and power plants; ozone that forms under the sun; and smoke that travels far beyond its source. The

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Tractors Block Dublin, Police Move In to Clear the Chaos

In early April, a group of farmers and truck drivers took to the roads in central Dublin. They parked tractors and heavy trucks on major routes, stopping traffic for five days to protest the steep rise in fuel costs. The price jump, over 20 percent since tensions began between the U. S. and Israel o

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

A Busy Week of Politics: From Melania’s Surprise Talk to New Jersey Budget Battles

The week started with a shock: Melania Trump, usually silent about politics, stepped forward to deny ties with Jeffrey Epstein and called for a hearing on his victims. Her words came out of nowhere, sparking speculation that she might be trying to protect her husband’s image or to signal a new stanc

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Apr 12 2026BUSINESS

Australia and U. S. Pump $3. 5 B into Key Mineral Projects

Australia and the United States have announced a fresh $3. 5 billion investment in critical mineral development, nearly doubling the commitment made earlier this year when they signed a cooperation framework. The new funding aims to help Australian companies mine and refine metals essential for defe

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Apr 12 2026HEALTH

Citizens’ Views on Health Benefits for Low‑Income People

The way governments decide which new medicines to fund usually looks only at the total health improvement they bring. Who gets those benefits and how that affects wealth gaps is rarely considered. In the Netherlands, researchers asked ordinary people to weigh in on this question. They used a techni

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Apr 12 2026BUSINESS

Promotions and Job Highlights in Richmond

A weekly bulletin in the Metro Business section spotlights new job openings, awards and achievements of local leaders. Listings start at $62, with the price depending on the ad’s length. Businesses can submit their notices by calling (804) 643-4414 or via the website Go. Richmond. com/OnTheMove, wit

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