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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Virginia's New Governor Struggles Early Despite Big Win

Virginia just elected Abigail Spanberger governor in a landslide last November. She promised to be a moderate leader, but now, just 80 days into her term, her approval ratings are the worst for any Virginia governor in the 21st century. Only 47% of voters approve of her performance, while 46% disapp

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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

How Remote Health Tools Changed Care for Veterans

Back in 2016, the VA launched a program to give tablets and health gadgets like blood pressure cuffs to veterans who struggled to reach clinics. The idea was simple: combine video calls with real-time health tracking to help people manage their conditions without traveling. But here’s the catch—no o

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

More hands join to manage housing help in Richmond

Richmond is testing a new plan to hand out housing aid money without going through usual city channels. Instead of using government workers, private groups will decide who gets the funds. Officials hope this will speed things up and reach people faster. The move raises questions. Why switch to outs

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

From Brewery Owner to City Hall: Why Business Skills Matter in Local Government

Running a small business and serving in government might seem like two totally different jobs, but one candidate believes the skills overlap more than people think. Though many argue that governments should operate like companies, others point out that public service has unique challenges. With fift

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

Crypto Week Outlook: Inflation, Bitcoin and Market Moves

This week’s crypto scene is driven by fresh inflation data that could reshape U. S. rate expectations and ripple through digital assets like bitcoin, which currently trades around $69k. Key U. S. releases—core PCE for February on Thursday and CPI for March on Friday—will test whether the Federal Res

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

What Matters Most in Acoma: Housing, Health, and Keeping Tribal Voices Strong

Nearly fifty people gathered under the desert sky at the Acoma Pueblo Amphitheater last week, not for a casual meet-up, but to hold their leaders accountable on issues that shape daily life. Leaders from Congress and the state legislature sat down with Acoma residents to discuss concerns ranging fro

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Aliens, UFOs, and the stories we tell

Decades before movies started scaring us with the walking dead, sci-fi films filled screens with creatures from another world – big-headed, big-eyed beings often named aliens or UFOs. These images stuck in people’s minds, shaping how most Americans picture life beyond Earth. But fiction might soon f

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Apr 05 2026FINANCE

Big Tax Mistake Costs 50, 000 New Yorkers Money

In February, New York's tax office spotted a mistake in their paperwork that cost over 50, 000 people money. A wrong number in the tax tables meant some taxpayers paid more than they should or got smaller refunds. The error only hit certain groups—mostly married couples or single parents with income

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

California’s problems: Could one leader really be behind it all?

Jillian Michaels, known for her tough-love fitness advice, has lived in California long enough to see its economy crack under pressure. Expenses keep climbing while public services seem to stay the same. Gas, housing, taxes—every cost hits a new record, yet roads stay pothole-ridden and schools stru

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Apr 05 2026CRIME

Italian police catch a crime boss hiding in plain sight

A high-profile arrest took place on the Amalfi Coast when Italian police raided a luxury villa and seized Roberto Mazzarella, a man long at the top of Italy’s most wanted list. Mazzarella, 48, had rented the coastal property with fake papers, showing how easy it can be to slip through official check

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