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Apr 03 2026EDUCATION

Rochester Schools Host Fresh Fundraising Night

A bright new event is coming to Rochester that will bring the whole community together for a night of fun, food and music. The highlight is a popular band that will play at the end of the evening. The event is called the Saints & Scholars President’s Gala and it is Rochester Catholic Schools’ mai

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Apr 03 2026EDUCATION

New Tech Boosts Health Training in Local College

A local college just opened a high-tech center to train future nurses and other health workers. The building has rooms filled with lifelike dummies and high-tech tools. Instead of just reading books, students now practice on realistic mannequins that can mimic real medical situations. The center cos

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Apr 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Turning 22‑79 on April 2

It’s a busy day for birthdays. The oldest star is singer Emmylou Harris, who celebrates 79 years and has earned a Grammy nod every year from 1976 to 1990. The next big name is actor Pedro Pascal, who turns 51 and will soon bring Mister Fantastic back to the Avengers movies. Emma Myers, a young actre

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Apr 02 2026BUSINESS

Family Roots, Science Drinks

'In a quiet Slovak village at the close of 2000, a simple dinner conversation sparked an idea that would grow into a company. Ivan Ducko and his father discussed how aging changed the body’s reaction to alcohol, and that led to a plan: create a drink that helps people recover after drinking. The goa

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Apr 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

The Crypto World Meets Quantum Computing and AI: What’s Next?

Quantum computers are getting faster, and that could be a problem for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Earlier fears suggested breaking Bitcoin’s security would take millions of qubits, but new research shows it might take as few as 1, 200 to 1, 450 high-quality ones. Even scarier, hackers wouldn’t ne

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Birthdays to Celebrate on April Fools' Day

April 1st isn't just for pranks—it’s also a day packed with birthdays of people who’ve shaped pop culture. Among them is Asa Butterfield, now 29, who started his acting career young with a role in "Son of Rambow. " He’s joined by older stars like Annette O’Toole, who turned 74 and once played Lana L

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Apr 02 2026FINANCE

Where Your Paycheck Goes: The Big Tax Divide Across America

Taxes shape how much people keep from each paycheck, but those amounts vary wildly depending on where they live. A fresh look at state tax burdens shows Hawaii tops the list, where residents give up 13. 3 percent of their income to state and local taxes—more than double what Alaskans pay. The breakd

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Senate Faces Delays as Funding Tug-of-War Heats Up

The debate over funding for border security has left Congress at a standstill. Senate Republicans are pushing a plan to keep the Department of Homeland Security running, but Democrats have held back on negotiations for weeks. One senator from Kansas, who works on budget and tax issues, says the dela

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Massive Money, Many Candidates: The Busy Race for the Sixth District

The race for the open seat in Massachusetts’ Sixth Congressional District is turning into a money‑heavy showdown. Candidates are pouring personal wealth and outside donations into their campaigns, creating a crowded field of hopefuls from every corner of the region. One standout is a former finance

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Apr 01 2026EDUCATION

Community April: A Month of Support and Action

The Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) is launching a full‑month program to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. Their plan mixes learning, outreach and chances for the public to back survivors. Instead of waiting for a single event, SPARCC has lined up weekly activities that spa

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