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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Why some teens in Gambella skip the HPV vaccine

Most girls in Gambella Town have heard of the HPV vaccine, but many still skip it. The vaccine protects against a virus that can later turn into cervical cancer. Yet in many lower-income places, not enough girls get the shots. Ethiopia is one of those places. Experts wanted to find out why. They as

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Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

Michigan’s big business deals: Do they really pay off?

Michigan spent over $1. 8 billion helping big companies with tax breaks and cash awards since 2022. The goal? Bring jobs and investments to the state. So far, only a fraction of those promises have turned into real hiring. In 2025, just 1, 846 jobs were created by companies getting SOAR funds—far be

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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Can AI and Blockchain really work together?

A new project called OpenServ is mixing AI with blockchain in an interesting way. It claims its AI model, SERV Nano, can match or beat OpenAI in some tests while being faster and cheaper. But is this just hype or real progress? OpenServ isn’t trying to build a new blockchain. Instead, it’s focusing

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Science Talk: How Words Got Tricky in Trump’s Climate Work

In a federal research office, one word was banned from conversations. “Climate” and its cousins were off limits after a memo from top USDA officials told staff to steer clear of over 100 phrases that could hint at climate science. The order came in March, and it forced scientists to rewrite their pr

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

New Tax Rules Push Nonprofits to Think Ahead

Nonprofits are facing fresh challenges as a big tax package rolled out in 2025 adds new rules that touch everything from donor gifts to university endowments. The law does not change when the yearly Form 990 must be sent to the IRS, but it introduces new tax rules that finance teams need to study

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Crypto Miners Are Powering the AI Revolution

A handful of former cryptocurrency mining companies have swapped digital coins for data center dominance. Once known for burning through electricity to mint virtual money, these firms now lease out massive computing power to tech giants racing to build artificial intelligence systems. Names like Cor

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Apr 05 2026BUSINESS

New Businesses Get Green Lights in Local Licensing Update

A fresh batch of entrepreneurs has crossed the finish line, receiving official business licenses that allow them to operate legally across a variety of sectors. The latest approvals include a hair salon, a jewelry shop, a bookkeeping service, and several other enterprises ranging from medical specia

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Apr 05 2026EDUCATION

Spotlight on Hidden Skills: Career Center Teams Up with Local Alumni for Fresh Marketing Push

A local career center is taking an unusual route to get its programs noticed: hiring a marketing agency run by former students. The La Salle-Peru Area Career Center is working with reelCreative, a digital media firm founded by two of its own graduates, to create video and photo content that highligh

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Apr 05 2026BUSINESS

Florida’s Business Boom: Why Companies Are Trading New York and California for the Sunshine State

In 2026, Florida is seeing a steady stream of major companies leaving states with high taxes and strict regulations behind. Why? The state offers something simple but powerful: lower costs, business-friendly rules, and a lifestyle that attracts both companies and employees. Tech and finance firms a

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Apr 04 2026SCIENCE

Tiny Lights from a Salted Heat Trick

Scientists discovered that heating and salting two hard‑to‑treat bacteria can make them glow. Instead of complex machines, the team simply soaked the microbes in warm salty water for a short period. One bacterium, Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum, began to emit light after just a minute in the sol

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