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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

A new face joins Central New York’s healthcare scene

Michelle Burns is stepping into a key role at Oswego Health Medical Practice, bringing fresh energy and plenty of experience to family healthcare in the region. With over two decades in nursing and advanced practice, she steps in not just as a new face but as someone who understands how healthcare s

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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

Big Banks Bet on Crypto’s Future Through New Federal Rules

A group of Wall Street giants is quietly reshaping how cryptocurrencies could work in the future. Firms like Citadel, Fidelity, and Schwab have backed EDX Markets, which is now asking for a special federal banking license. Their goal? To build a system where crypto trades and holdings follow the sam

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

Banking Gets a Blockchain Boost to Help Small Firms

China’s top tax and finance bodies pushed banks to use blockchain and privacy‑focused computing on Monday, aiming to make the “bank‑tax interaction” smoother and give small businesses more loan options. The State Administration of Taxation and the National Financial Regulatory Administration issued

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

TravelSky Tech Keeps Investors on the Upswing

GF Securities analysts have decided to keep their recommendation for TravelSky Technology at “Buy. ” They also raised the target price to HK$13. 72, showing confidence in the company’s future. The broader market consensus agrees, labeling TravelSky a “Strong Buy. ” The average target price from a

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Science Talk: How Words Got Tricky in Trump’s Climate Work

In a federal research office, one word was banned from conversations. “Climate” and its cousins were off limits after a memo from top USDA officials told staff to steer clear of over 100 phrases that could hint at climate science. The order came in March, and it forced scientists to rewrite their pr

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

National Money, Local Vote: A New Twist in Eau Claire Politics

The latest buzz in Eau Claire’s city council race shows that two big national groups have poured money into a local, nonpartisan election. One is the State & Local Election Alliance, and the other is the Working Families Party PAC. Together they have spent about $64, 545 on mailers, phone calls and

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

Where Money Matters Most: U. S. States Ranked by Smarts with Cash

A new study from a personal‑finance site has sorted the U. S. by how good people are at handling money, using clues like credit scores and how much folks learn about finances in school. The report says that knowing how to budget, save for a rainy day and avoid overspending can stop personal crises b

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Apr 06 2026HEALTH

Future‑Ready Nursing Leaders: A New Skill Map

Nursing leaders often get mixed up with managers, but that mix hides a bigger problem. The new view says leadership should be seen as a separate, essential part of nursing, not just an extra job. To help nurses step into that role, a fresh framework has been created. The core idea is a two‑layer

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Apr 06 2026WEATHER

Sunny Springs: Portland’s Warm Week Ahead

Portland is getting ready for a bright and warm spring spell. A record‑setting Easter heat wave left the city at about 79 degrees, topping the old July‑4 record from 1977. Neighboring towns also pushed past their own temperature marks. The National Weather Service says the heat will keep rolling

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

New Tax Rules Push Nonprofits to Think Ahead

Nonprofits are facing fresh challenges as a big tax package rolled out in 2025 adds new rules that touch everything from donor gifts to university endowments. The law does not change when the yearly Form 990 must be sent to the IRS, but it introduces new tax rules that finance teams need to study

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