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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Czech Leader Stands by Hungary’s Orbán Ahead of Key Vote

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš threw his support behind Hungary’s Viktor Orbán just before Sunday’s election, calling him the right leader to handle Hungary’s challenges. Polls suggest Orbán, a long-time nationalist who often clashes with the EU and keeps close ties with Russia, might lose power

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

How to Publish an Obituary: Step‑by‑Step Guide

Submitting a notice for a loved one can feel overwhelming, but breaking the process into clear steps helps. First, decide how you want to send the information: via email, a self‑service online portal, or by phone. If you choose email, attach the required details from an obituary checklist to obits@p

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Apr 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

YouTube’s price hike: what’s behind the latest fees and who pays the price?

For the first time since 2021, watching YouTube without ads will cost U. S. users more. A basic Premium membership jumps from $13. 99 to $15. 99 a month, while a family plan rises to $26. 99. The cheaper YouTube Lite tier, which skips ads on most videos but still shows them on Shorts and music, now

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Apr 11 2026FINANCE

How Florida's Fuel Prices Got Hooked on Global Drama

Florida’s gas and diesel prices have been playing a game of tag with global events lately, and the Sunshine State isn’t winning. For weeks, drivers paid way more than the rest of the country—sometimes 15 cents extra per gallon for gas and 35 cents for diesel—because Iran’s actions near the Strait of

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Small daily choices can lower cancer risk

Science now shows that cancer isn’t just bad luck—it’s often the result of how we live. Our bodies handle threats every day, but modern habits can accidentally feed disease instead of fighting it. Five key systems keep cancer in check, but they break down when stress piles up, food choices go wrong,

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Apr 11 2026LIFESTYLE

How to Share a Loved One’s Memory Without Breaking the Bank

Planning a final tribute for someone special often starts with paperwork and payments, not just emotions. Many families face a maze of rules and fees when arranging an obituary—some required, some optional. A basic notice costs at least $162 for a short write-up, while adding a photo can push the pr

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Apr 11 2026WEATHER

A mild Friday then a cooler weekend in Massachusetts

Massachusetts starts Friday with chilly morning air in the mid-30s before climbing to the mid-to-upper 60s during the afternoon. Boston should land around 68 degrees, Worcester near 67, Springfield close to 69, and the Berkshires about 66. Cape Cod and the Islands will be the coolest pocket at 51 de

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Apr 11 2026EDUCATION

Where Fitness Meets Community: What Happens When a Special Program Disappears?

For over forty years, a small but powerful program at Napa Valley College gave people with disabilities a place to move, heal, and belong. Some came to rebuild strength after strokes or surgeries. Others found their first taste of independence in a gym built with ramps and adaptive machines. A 92-ye

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

What makes some simple ankle breaks tricky to heal?

When the lower bone of the ankle gets a crack but stays in place, doctors often say rest is enough. Yet some people still end up with pain months later or even years. This surprise happens because every ankle behaves differently. A fresh way of sorting these injuries shows that soft-tissue damage—no

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Pentagon’s Press Rules Blocked by Judge for Crossing Legal Lines

A federal judge recently called out the Pentagon for ignoring court orders meant to protect press freedom. The judge ruled that new rules limiting reporter access to the military headquarters were just old restrictions in disguise. Instead of following the law, the Defense Department tried to sneak

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