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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

New parents question common baby protections too often

Doctors notice growing trends where fresh parents skip trusted newborn routines. Vitamin K shots protect babies from serious bleeding problems but some families now say no. In one state hospital, half the newborns one day didn’t get the shot at all. A recent nationwide study found refusals nearly do

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Big Changes at a Top Sports Marketing Agency

A major talent agency just sold one of its biggest divisions for half a billion dollars. WME Group, known for managing stars in entertainment and sports, recently let go of 160over90, a powerhouse in sports marketing. The buyer? Publicis Groupe, a French company expanding its reach into sports. The

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

A New Voice for Peace: Pope Leo Takes on Trump and the Iran Conflict

Pope Leo, who became the first American head of the Catholic Church last May, has shifted from silence to outspoken criticism. For his first year he avoided speaking about the United States or naming President Donald Trump, but that has changed. In recent weeks he directly urged Trump to stop the es

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

Ginseng: A Natural Boost for Athletes?

Ginseng has long been a star in traditional medicine, and now athletes are eyeing it as a potential game-changer. This root isn’t just hype—it’s packed with compounds like ginsenosides and polysaccharides that could help with performance and recovery. But how does it actually work? For starters, gi

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Apr 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why AI leaders need to stop following the herd

Experts often get excited about flashy tech trends, but the real mistake happens when bosses follow the crowd instead of thinking for themselves. Many CEOs bet big on 3D TVs, virtual reality worlds, and other hyped ideas just because everyone else was doing it. When COVID locked people inside, those

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

How People with Learning Challenges Can Say “Yes” to Advanced Health Studies

Adults who have learning difficulties often face big problems when it comes to joining new medical studies that try to match treatments to a person’s genes and lifestyle. These studies could help everyone, especially those who normally get less fair care. But the rules about whether a person w

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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 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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Mar 29 2026POLITICS

Oregon Politician Calls for Grassroots Action in “No Kings” Rallies

Senator Ron Wyden spoke to crowds in Gresham and The Dalles during large “No Kings” protests that also lit up cities like Portland. He warned that real political change rarely starts in Washington, D. C. ; it usually comes from people on the ground. The senator urged listeners to keep fighting again

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Mar 29 2026POLITICS

A Supervisor Steps Back in San Francisco’s Political War

San Francisco is buzzing after Supervisor Jackie Fielder checked into the hospital last Friday, sparking questions about what’s happening behind closed doors. Not long after her office described the situation as an "acute personal health crisis, " rumors surfaced that she might resign—less than two

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