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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 2026OPINION

Teaching When the World Feels Uncertain

In a typical college class, students often leave with polite thanks for the lecture that just ended. This semester’s classes are different; after discussions about digital misinformation and political lawsuits, students leave with comments like “That was depressing” or a sarcastic “Another uplifting

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

A Simple Way to Earn Big Dividends From Tech

Private‑credit funds have been under pressure because many tech companies now rely on non‑bank lenders, and the market has shifted from about $500 billion a decade ago to roughly $3 trillion. These funds promise low volatility, yet they struggle when investors ask for more cash than the “semi‑liquid

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Apr 06 2026SPORTS

Luka Doncic’s Europe Move Sparks Debate Over Lakers’ Medical Team

Luka Doncic, the star guard from Slovenia, has decided to go abroad for treatment after a grade‑two hamstring strain. The move comes as the Los Angeles Lakers’ doctors and players prepare for the NBA playoffs, which start on April 18. A well‑known sports physician, Dr. Brian Sutterer, publicly cr

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Apr 06 2026SPORTS

Thrilling Face‑Off: KKR vs Punjab Kings in the IPL

The Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings meet again, and the stakes are high. Punjab has a slight edge in the standings after beating Chennai and Gujarat, giving them a 53 % chance to win according to recent odds. Kolkata’s key player, Blessing Muzarabani, is looking to keep his good run ali

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Apr 06 2026LIFESTYLE

A Happy‑Pup’s New Chance

Budster is a mix of corgi and husky that arrived at Fulton County Animal Shelter in Rochester, Indiana, after his owner gave him up because of housing rules. He was not a problem dog; he came from a place that may have been abusive. The shelter’s staff saw right away how special he was, noting that

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Apr 06 2026EDUCATION

School Board Plans New Kid’s Building Without a Voter Vote

The Ravenna School Board will meet on April 7 to talk about a new elementary school that the district hopes to build without asking voters for extra money. The meeting starts at 4 p. m. in the board office on East Summit Street, where an architect will show a design that would rely largely on fundin

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Apr 06 2026HEALTH

New Pill Choices Make Weight‑Loss Easier

"It is clear that people who start weight‑loss medicine want a cheaper and simpler option. Doctors say the oral version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy is popular because it does not need a needle, can be taken without special timing, and costs less than the injectable. The new Lilly pill, called Foundayo,

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Apr 06 2026EDUCATION

Erie Expands Nursing Campus with $2 Million Upgrade

The Erie Center for Arts & Technology is boosting its campus at 650 East Ave, adding a new wing to the former Wayne Park Baptist Church building. This $2 million upgrade will house the UPMC Jameson School of Nursing and bring modern facilities to the area. Build, a nonprofit linked to Hamot Health

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

When Online Battles Lead to Strange Removals

A musician recently found herself in a bizarre situation where posts about her fight against a copyright claim got taken down for breaking copyright rules. After a distributor reversed its claim on her YouTube videos, her updates on Facebook and Instagram mysteriously vanished too. The platforms and

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