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Apr 12 2026HEALTH

Support and Trust: The Role of Doulas in Black Maternal Care

The idea that someone would need a professional to help them through childbirth might seem odd to some, but for many Black mothers, it’s a necessity. A doula isn’t just an extra pair of hands—it’s someone who understands the cultural and systemic challenges these women face. One doula, who stepped i

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Apr 12 2026EDUCATION

Faster Path to Becoming a Physical Therapist in Utah

Utah’s colleges are finding creative ways to help students enter high-demand healthcare jobs faster. A new deal between Utah Valley University and Rocky Mountain University brings this idea to life. Top students at UVU can now finish both their bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in physical therapy i

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Apr 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Pop Stars and Public Mistakes: What Happens When Cultural Cues Get Missed?

At Coachella this year, pop artist Sabrina Carpenter performed in front of thousands, while one enthusiastic fan tried to hype up the show in a way that didn't quite land. Right when Carpenter sat down to play her song "We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night, " a loud, piercing trill cut through the mo

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Apr 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

How tech is helping rare disease families fight for better care

When Nasha Fitter’s three-year-old daughter got a rare genetic diagnosis in 2017, the internet wasn’t much help. Search results were useless, doctors didn’t know what was coming next, and Facebook groups became the closest thing to a lifeline—even if the advice there wasn’t always reliable. Fitter

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

Masters weekend greens spark debate among players

This year’s Masters brought a familiar debate to the forefront: how soft should the golf course be at the season’s first major? After Thursday’s fast, almost bone-dry conditions forced quick watering by Augusta National, the greens took a softer turn. But by Saturday, things hadn’t hardened up as ma

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Taiwan Sees Chinese Fighters While Leaders Meet

Taiwan’s defence office reported that on Friday, 16 Chinese military jets flew close to the island between mid‑morning and mid‑afternoon, a day when Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party in Beijing. The meeting, held at 11 a. m. , was framed by the Ta

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Weekend of Music, Drama and History in Fayetteville

The Australian Chamber Orchestra arrives in town with a fresh piece called “Horizon, ” written by composer John Luther Adams. The group, led by violinist and conductor Richard Tognetti, will perform the work during its tour, including a show at 8 p. m. Saturday night in Walton Arts Center on W. Dick

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

Two IT Workers Paid by Dallas and Austin at the Same Time

Dallas officials say a whistle‑blower reported that two tech staff were working full‑time for both the City of Dallas and the City of Austin. The claim came through Dallas’s confidential hotline in November, prompting the Office of Inspector General to start a probe. The two employees earned more th

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Shane Lowry: A Golf Star Grounded in Irish Roots

Shane Lowry is a well‑known name on the golf course, but his story begins far from the fairways. Born in Mullingar on April 2, 1987, he grew up in Clara, a small town in County Offaly that still feels like home to him. His background is unmistakably Irish; his family line stretches back generatio

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Storm Cuts Off Midnight DJ Set at Coachella

The first night of the popular music festival ended early for one act when sudden gusts forced a last‑minute change. An Italian‑American DJ, part of the popular duo Tale of Us, was scheduled to take the main stage at 12:00 a. m. after Sabrina Carpenter had finished her set. At about 12:17 a. m

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