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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

EU Fines Spark Tension With U. S. Tech Firms

The United States and the European Union have a long‑standing partnership, but one problem keeps popping up: fines. A senior U. S. State Department official said that penalties from the EU are the biggest hurdle in economic talks between the two sides. The focus is on a new rule called the Digital M

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Apr 01 2026HEALTH

Fluvoxamine Shows Promise in Lightening Long COVID Fatigue

A recent trial in Brazil explored whether two familiar medicines could ease the persistent tiredness that follows a COVID infection. The study focused on fluvoxamine, an inexpensive antidepressant, and metformin, a common diabetes drug. Researchers randomly assigned nearly 400 adults—each with fatig

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Keeping Young Mormons on the Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints is facing a sharp shift. When the country split into political camps, many people began to see their faith through that same lens. Now, a growing number of younger church members feel that the church’s strong conservative image does not match the

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Apr 01 2026WEATHER

Storm Warning Hits Berkshire County – Stay Safe

The National Weather Service issued a new severe thunderstorm warning at 8:45 p. m. for Berkshire County, lasting until 9 p. m. The warning says wind gusts could reach 60 miles per hour and that roofs, siding, trees and other structures might be damaged. The storm is moving east at about 45 miles pe

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court Faces Trump’s Plan to Strip Birthright Citizenship

The U. S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this Wednesday about President Donald Trump’s attempt to change the rule that gives citizenship to children born in America. Trump wants U. S. agencies to refuse citizenship for babies whose parents are not American citizens or legal permanent residents

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court Says Colorado’s Ban on “Conversion Therapy” Is Unlawful

The highest court in the land rejected a Colorado law that barred mental‑health professionals from attempting to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. In an 8‑to‑1 decision, the justices held that the ban was a form of viewpoint‑based speech restriction and therefore subject to str

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

A New Book and Old Questions: JD Vance’s Faith Journey

JD Vance is releasing a book about his faith this June. Called "Communion, " it talks about how he rediscovered religion later in life. At 41, he’s sharing his story about losing and then regaining his Christian belief. Vance grew up in a religious household but drifted away as a young adult. In the

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Why Are Celebrities Pushing to Close Kids' Immigration Lockups?

A group of big names in Hollywood, along with doctors and policy experts, just signed a letter demanding an end to a Texas facility where kids are held in immigration detention. The Dilley center, run far from cities, has faced criticism for how it treats children and families. The letter says no yo

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Mar 31 2026CELEBRITIES

Stars Unite to Shut Down Texas Detention Center

A group of well‑known actors, musicians, and public figures has joined forces to demand that a Texas detention center for families be shut down immediately. The facility, operated by CoreCivic and run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been criticized for keeping children in condition

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Healthy Voices, Better Choices

A community group in Rochester teamed up with 14 immigrant health ambassadors from Hispanic/Latino and Somali backgrounds. In late 2023, they used a method called Photovoice to capture pictures that show what matters most for their health. After taking the photos, they sat together, talked about wha

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