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Apr 14 2026SPORTS

Game scores and schedules to kick off Vermont’s 2026 spring sports week

Vermont’s high school teams are back on the field this spring, with scores, schedules, and fresh matchups to watch. Baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track, and Ultimate all see action, giving athletes and fans plenty to follow. Coaches share results quickly so families can track their teams wit

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Apr 14 2026BUSINESS

Parking Plans Stir Mixed Feelings in Downtown Wildwood

A new 70-space parking lot is set to pop up in downtown Wildwood, raising eyebrows among locals and business owners alike. The project’s purpose seems straightforward: ease congestion and give visitors more options for parking. But reactions are split. Some shop owners argue this move could finally

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Apr 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Less is more: How quiet moments stick in our minds better than flashy ones

Some TV shows prove that striking moments come from calm, not chaos. In Black Bird, a character's pause before making a big choice says more than shouting ever could. A small movement, like a hand slowly lifting, reveals feelings the loudest dialogue can’t capture. While most crime shows race ahead

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Apr 14 2026FINANCE

Payroll tech tool lands $6M to simplify finance work

A London startup called Round just raised $6 million to make life easier for finance teams. Their software connects to banks, payroll systems, and accounting tools. Instead of clicking through many screens, companies set rules once—like payment deadlines and minimum cash levels—and Round handles the

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

Why America Still Can’t Keep Illegal Vapes Off the Shelves

A new government study shows rules meant to block illegal vaping products aren’t working as planned. Between 2022 and 2025, U. S. officials took only 88 actions against shops selling unauthorized e-cigs—most of which were simply slapping banned sellers on a public list. Legal orders to halt sales ca

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Apr 14 2026BUSINESS

Ujjivan Bank’s Next Move: A New Plan to Broaden Its Reach

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will require it to show a more varied loan portfolio before approving its shift from a small finance bank to a universal bank. The RBI’s feedback highlighted that while the bank has been working on diversifying its lend

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Clothes for Kids, Clean Earth: A Simple Swap That Helps All

In many Chicago homes, kids often go to school without a proper outfit while heaps of usable clothes end up in landfills. The city’s waste problem and the families’ need for clothing are two sides of the same coin. When a month celebrates volunteers and Earth’s health, it shows how one action

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Schools Under Fire: A Closer Look at the Funding Debate

Eagle River and Chugiak have long prided themselves on strong schools where kids learn, play, and grow. Recent political moves threaten that stability. A representative from the state legislature proposed cutting all education money in a bill meant to help districts with rising costs. She even sugge

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Top Athletes Shine in Shawnee County’s Spring Games

Shawnee County schools are buzzing with new sports stories this spring. Students have been scoring goals, hitting home runs, and setting personal bests as the season kicks off. Ava Huston from Seaman High made headlines with a hat‑trick in a 7‑0 win over Topeka West. Her three goals helped the Vi

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Apr 13 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Trading Sites Can Skip Broker Rules, Says SEC

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has given new guidance that lets some crypto trading apps avoid the usual broker‑dealer registration. The rule only applies to “user interfaces” that help people send orders with self‑custodial wallets, not to firms that actually trade or advise. To quali

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