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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Big Pay Talk: LA Schools Near Deal, Strike Still on the Horizon

LA school leaders and teachers’ union have said they are close to a deal that could keep schools open next Tuesday. A two‑year contract has been tentatively agreed upon, promising a jump in salaries and more support staff. Teachers would earn $77, 000 as new teachers instead of about $69, 000,

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Beyonce? Not Yet: Why Bieber’s Quiet Set Sparks a Big Debate

Bieber headlined Coachella with a low‑key show that left many fans divided. He chose simple staging, no dancers, and spent a chunk of his set looking up old songs on YouTube. Some viewers called it lazy, especially when compared to the flashy performance by another female headliner who wowed with co

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Quick Brain Fix: How Nurses Help Stroke Patients Bounce Back

A 77-year-old man walked into the hospital one morning, struggling to speak clearly and move his right side. His brain was starved for blood due to a clot blocking an artery. Fast action was needed to restore blood flow before permanent damage set in. Doctors spotted the blockage in a key brain vess

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Apr 13 2026LIFESTYLE

Why our bodies never seem to match our expectations — and why that’s okay

Growing up surrounded by sisters often means noticing differences more than similarities. One of those differences was how their bodies looked compared to mine — especially my stomach, which never felt flat no matter how hard I tried. I spent years feeling frustrated, believing my body didn’t meet t

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

How Connecticut’s Healthcare System Makes Money While Patients Pay More

Connecticut’s lawmakers are quietly pushing big changes to a federal drug discount program that feels more like a business deal than public policy. A last-minute addition to a routine bill quietly expanded the 340B program, letting hospitals buy drugs at extreme discounts—sometimes for a fraction of

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Justin Bieber’s Coachella comeback sparks debate over modern music trends

Justin Bieber’s surprise Coachella set this year wasn’t your typical festival performance. Instead of a full production, he leaned into nostalgia by playing his old hits straight off YouTube, even recreating a viral 2025 rant where he told paparazzi to back off. The move divided fans—some called it

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Understanding measles protection in kids after early vaccination

Vaccination experts worry about kids catching measles before they get their shots. That’s why some countries give the first measles vaccine at just six months instead of the usual twelve. South Africa tested this idea by giving babies their first dose at six months and a booster at one year. The goa

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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

Water: The Hidden Force Shaping Life and Health

Water isn’t just something we drink—it might be the unsung hero of our bodies. New research suggests water isn’t just a passive liquid floating around cells. Instead, it acts like a biological battery, storing energy and even holding information. Dr. Gerald Pollack’s work shows that when water touch

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Keeping moms and babies safe: What South African healthcare workers say about tracking vaccine side effects

South African health clinics give vaccines to pregnant women every day. But what happens when these vaccines cause unwanted reactions? A recent study asked workers on the front lines how well they monitor these side effects. Most know vaccines prevent diseases, but many struggle to follow the rules

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

How a common food contaminant may harm your liver without you knowing

A mold byproduct called deoxynivalenol, or DON for short, shows up in spoiled grains like wheat and corn more often than people think. Scientists now suspect this invisible pollutant doesn’t just give you a stomachache—it might quietly push a damaged liver toward worse trouble. While doctors already

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