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Apr 14 2026OPINION

Local news in New Jersey is fading—and that could hurt democracy

New Jersey is losing its local journalists faster than almost any other state. Right now, the Garden State has the fewest reporters per person in the whole country. That means fewer people showing up to city council meetings, fewer reporters digging into school budget cuts, and fewer voices keeping

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Apr 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech Hires Top AI Expert to Boost Content and Ads

CNN made a bold move by hiring Chris Wiggins, a well-known AI specialist who spent over ten years shaping the New York Times' digital strategies. His new job? Leading their machine learning and AI efforts to improve how ads are targeted, how news is delivered, and how viewers interact with content.

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

Dick Vitale faces new health challenge with melanoma diagnosis

Veteran sports commentator Dick Vitale recently shared news about his latest health test results. After undergoing multiple scans, including PET, CAT, and MRI tests, doctors found abnormalities in his lung and liver. A biopsy confirmed melanoma, a type of skin cancer that can spread to other organs.

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Apr 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Free stuff gone wrong: when generosity bites back

Neighbors can surprise you in the worst ways when free stuff enters the picture. Take the case of someone who offered a bright yellow paint can on a local app. A neighbor grabbed it for her front door, then demanded a full refund for the "wrong color, " claiming it ruined her curb appeal. Instead of

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

Why leaders mix politics with faith—and why it backfires

Last weekend, a global leader took to social media not to relax or reflect—but to launch a public attack on a religious figure. This isn’t unusual for someone who treats institutions like tools: useful when they serve a purpose, disposable when they don’t. The clash wasn’t about policy alone. It was

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Apr 14 2026SPORTS

Behind the scenes before the NFL Draft

The NFL Draft is coming up, and the New England Patriots are staying focused on football. Recent headlines about a team executive and a reporter sharing a hot tub photo got attention, but the Patriots aren’t letting it distract them. The executive called the meeting accidental, and the reporter said

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

Detecting lung cancer early with cutting-edge tech

Lung cancer remains one of the toughest cancers to catch early, but scientists might have found a clever way to spot it before symptoms even show. Instead of waiting for tumors to form, they’re focusing on tiny molecules called miRNA-21, which appear in the blood early when lung cancer starts. The c

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

Why the fuss over a controversial image on Truth Social?

A photo shared on Truth Social recently sparked debates after it showed a figure in robes, often linked to religious imagery. Many viewers quickly assumed it was meant to represent a familiar biblical scene, leading to sharp reactions online. The timing of the post didn’t help—it went live on Orthod

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

Social Media’s Hold on Kids: Can Tech Companies Change?

The UK government is seriously thinking about limiting how young people use social media. Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently called out platforms like Instagram and TikTok for trapping kids in endless scrolling. The concern isn’t just about time spent—it’s about how these apps are designed to keep

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Apr 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nielsen Picks New Measurement Chief to Push Media Tech Forward

Nielsen has named Roberto Ruiz the leader of its Measurement Science division, a move aimed at sharpening the company’s tools for tracking how people watch shows and use media. Ruiz, who spent nearly twenty years at Univision and later TelevisaUnivision in top research posts, will guide the desig

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