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May 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Cool trucks, big dreams: Vocational students meet monster truck stars

Vocational students got a rare chance to see monster trucks up close before the big show rolled into town. About 80 students from two technical high schools spent Friday morning with drivers and crews, learning how these giant vehicles work. Three girls from Blackstone Valley Tech were especially im

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May 08 2026HEALTH

What puts nurses and aides in harm’s way at work?

Violence in health care isn’t just bad behavior between one person and another. Research keeps showing that some workers face much higher risks than others. Nurses and nursing assistants, especially women and people of color, report more threats, shouting, and even physical attacks. Yet many studies

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May 07 2026HEALTH

Seeing Inside Schizophrenia: How Vision Reveals Hidden Brain Changes

Vision problems are common in people with schizophrenia, and they can give clues about how the brain works differently. Instead of looking at one single visual issue, scientists examine a range of sight problems that appear in these patients. By studying how patients notice shapes, colors, and

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May 07 2026HEALTH

How Cash Help Program Could Lower Deaths from Violence

Violence between people doesn’t just leave bruises—it often leads to early deaths. In Brazil, many families facing this risk get support from a program called Bolsa Família. The big question is: can this cash help actually save lives when someone is hurt by violence? A study looked at whether famil

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Vietnam Tightens Rules on Online Piracy to Dodge US Tariffs

Vietnam is stepping up its fight against digital piracy and fake goods, aiming to spot more violations before the United States threatens new trade barriers. The government announced a plan that should raise detection rates by 20% in the next month, with customs officials expected to halt more shipm

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May 05 2026HEALTH

How VR helps people with vertigo feel steady again

Vertigo isn’t just about feeling dizzy—it can turn ordinary moments into dangers. One person, Lisa McCully, found out the hard way after years of dealing with a common inner-ear problem called BPPV. One morning, getting up from the couch sent the world spinning so hard she crashed into a table and T

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May 04 2026POLITICS

New Mexico governor race: Two Democrats, two visions

Voters in New Mexico got a close-up look at two different paths to the governor’s office during a Saturday debate in Albuquerque. Instead of a traditional setup, the event used a game-like format where candidates answered questions from local groups and earned flags from undecided voters for clear r

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May 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Earth Day Ideas From Vermont’s Young Writers

Vermont teachers and students joined forces to celebrate Earth Day by writing essays, poems, and short stories about the state’s natural beauty. The contest ran from February to mid‑April and welcomed fourth, fifth, and sixth graders from towns like Bennington, Burlington, and Windsor. More than

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May 02 2026EDUCATION

Vincent Mendoza shows how new programs can shape careers in sports media

Vincent Mendoza will soon walk across a stage in Brooklyn, diploma in hand. That moment isn’t just about grades or credits—it’s about the people he’s built relationships with along the way. Family and close friends will be there, watching not just the ceremony but the years of effort it took to get

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May 01 2026HEALTH

Free heart checks coming to Barre and Berlin in May

Vermont’s heart disease numbers tell a quiet story. Every year, strokes and high blood pressure quietly claim more lives than almost any other health issue. Last year, one out of three adults across the state walked around with high blood pressure they might not even feel. The problem doesn’t announ

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