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Apr 06 2026SPORTS

Michigan Coach Stays Put After Big Game

Michigan’s basketball coach Dusty May won’t be leaving for North Carolina anytime soon. Despite rumors swirling for days, May chose to stay with the Wolverines after their strong season ended in a championship matchup against UConn. He’s not the only one turning down Carolina—their coaching search k

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI tools make crypto hacking simpler and cheaper than ever

AI isn't just changing how we work or learn—it's also making digital crime easier and cheaper. Security experts used to count on hackers needing advanced skills and lots of time to crack systems. Now, AI tools can do the heavy lifting in seconds. Think about it: what took hackers months to achieve c

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Apr 06 2026LIFESTYLE

Cruise travelers: Know the risks before picking your ports

Cruises make island hopping look easy and fun. But not all stops are equally safe. Some popular ports have raised red flags with crime or travel warnings. Passengers often underestimate how much safety can vary from one city to another. A travel podcast recently pointed out five destinations that ne

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Apr 05 2026EDUCATION

Community Expo Turns Into a Family‑Friendly Hub

RSU 22 Education Foundation turned its March 21 gathering into a lively mix of learning, fun and community bonding. The event drew more than 300 people to Hampden Academy, where local businesses, nonprofits and civic groups set up booths that sparked conversations all day. The organizers added a

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Budget Battle: War Money vs Home Needs

Pete Buttigieg, the former transportation chief, posted on X that President Trump’s latest budget plan focuses heavily on overseas conflicts. The proposal adds about $500 billion for foreign wars, which equals roughly $3, 700 extra per U. S. household. At the same time, it cuts funding for health ca

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Rethinking Post‑Birth Care: A New Tool for Rural and Minority Mothers

Recent work has built a tool that flags mothers who might need extra help in the first month after giving birth. The calculator was trained on data from New York City hospitals between 2016 and 2018, where it could predict readmissions or emergency visits with a moderate success rate (an AUC of 0. 6

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Women’s unpaid chores put them at risk – what can be done?

The study looks at how the heavy load of unpaid care and household work pushes women toward illness, especially during COVID‑19. Researchers held four discussion forums in Uganda and Kenya with local people and government officials to hear how women experience this work, how it is talked about in po

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Religion’s Hidden Toll on Mental Well‑Being

Many people around the world turn to faith for comfort and guidance. Yet most studies focus only on personal beliefs, overlooking how belonging to a minority religion can shape mental health. When people face prejudice or social exclusion because of their faith, their chances for emotional stability

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Teens are really into this Aussie school show for a reason

A new Australian series has quietly become a hit with young audiences. It’s not just another teen drama—it actually talks about real problems kids face today. The story follows Amerie, a sharp-witted student who teams up with her best friend Harper to uncover the chaos at their Sydney school. What s

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Apr 05 2026BUSINESS

Rethinking Worker Power: What Unions Get Wrong Today

For decades, unions shaped how workers negotiated pay and conditions. But the world has changed since the 1950s factory floors. Today’s workforce is more mobile, diverse, and values flexibility. Flat pay scales and rigid contracts don’t fit anymore. Workers now care about performance rewards, career

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