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Apr 17 2026BUSINESS

Why CareDx is betting its future on diagnostics and dropping some baggage

CareDx just decided to sell off one of its smaller businesses so it can double down on the parts that are actually making money. The company’s president once said the division being sold—Lab Products, which makes test kits used worldwide—operates differently from the rest of their business. That’s b

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Apr 17 2026SPORTS

Oklahoma’s Rough Patch and Room for Growth

Oklahoma’s softball team took a surprising hit this week, losing two games in a row for the first time this season. Their top-ranked status didn’t stop Oklahoma State from pulling off a strong win, leaving the Sooners with a tough lesson to learn. Coach Gasso wasn’t happy, calling their effort "unac

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Apr 16 2026FINANCE

Small businesses light up Utah’s economy every morning

Every morning before the sun fully rises, Utah’s streets wake up in quiet rhythm. Kitchen lights flick on. Boots get laced. Laptops open. The state isn’t just glowing with buildings—it’s glowing with people making real, daily choices that add up to something bigger than numbers or headlines. For 19

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Growth in Loans Drives HDB’s Profit Surge

HDB, a non‑bank lender linked to HDFC Bank, saw its profit jump from 5. 31 billion rupees last year to 7. 51 billion rupees this quarter. The rise comes as consumers spend more after tax cuts, especially on cars and home appliances. HDB’s consumer loans grew 16 %, faster than business lending

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Chapin Limits New Homes to Protect Its Sewage System

The mayor of Chapin, South Carolina, announced that the town will no longer grant wastewater permits for residential projects with more than nine houses. This decision is part of a plan to pause rapid growth until the local treatment plant can be enlarged. The town’s sewage facility is already clos

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Apr 15 2026SPORTS

New Ice Sheet Gives Coeur d’Alene More Skating Space

The Kootenai Youth Recreation Organization (KYRO) is taking a big step to keep local skaters on the ice by building a second rink at Frontier Ice Arena. The arena has already stretched its capacity with every available sheet of ice in use, so a new, NHL‑sized surface is the logical next move.

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Quantum Tech Stock Gains Momentum

Infleqtion is a company that makes quantum computers, sensors and software. It started in 2007 and now sells its products to governments, businesses and research labs. Analysts at Citi and BTIG have recently raised their outlook on the stock. Citi gave it a buy rating with a target price of

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Money Skills: The Key to Baltimore’s Future

Financial knowledge is more than a buzzword; it shapes the way people work, buy and invest. In Baltimore, where many families face economic challenges, a lack of money‑management skills can lock students out of higher education and stable jobs. Only about half of Maryland adults feel confident ha

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Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

A New Financial Leader Joins a Fast-Growing AI Startup

The company behind an AI tool that digs through business documents just hired a new chief financial officer. After using the platform for years as an investor, she now runs its finances. The tool indexes over half a billion documents—SEC reports, earnings calls, research papers—so finance teams can

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Apr 13 2026BUSINESS

Podcast Power Play: Two Media Giants Join Forces

Money News Network (MNN) has teamed up with Entrepreneur to spread its popular business shows further. The alliance will help both companies grow their podcast audiences and boost revenue. MNN already pulls in more than 86 million downloads a year, with its listener base growing by over 100% compar

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