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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Birth Centers: A Missing Piece in Massachusetts Health

Massachusetts leads in insurance coverage, yet its maternity care falls short. A federal study showed that low‑risk births at freestanding centers cut preterm deliveries and cesarean sections, saving over $2, 000 per family. Only one such center is currently open, and it faces possible closure

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Apr 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Amazon’s Homegrown Chips Are Changing the Rules of the Tech Industry

Amazon didn’t start out as a chipmaker, but its push into custom silicon is quietly reshaping how the biggest players in tech handle their most demanding workloads. Instead of relying entirely on Intel, NVIDIA, or AMD, the company took a gamble on building its own chips—and now those chips are power

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Washington Set Cop Drama Could Be Joining The Rookie Universe

The Rookie franchise is branching out to a new region—and this time, it’s trading palm trees for evergreen trees. Instead of chasing criminals in Los Angeles, the show will move to Washington State, where a fresh cast tackles crime from bustling coastal cities to quiet forest towns. The original ser

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Hollywood stars push to close Texas immigration facility for kids

Over 200, 000 people including actors, doctors, and artists have signed a letter demanding the shutdown of a Texas facility holding migrant children. The Dilley center has faced sharp criticism for its treatment of kids, with reports of dirty water, spoiled food, and medical neglect. Many argue thes

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

A New Mayor in Town: Can Star Power Fix NYC’s Big Problems?

New Yorkers got a fresh face in City Hall this year, and the city’s youngest mayor in decades is doing things differently. Zohran Mamdani isn’t your typical politician—he’s got a knack for social media, a talent for grabbing headlines, and a background far from the usual political circles. His first

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Apr 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Moving fancy furniture safely from New York to California

When people swap the bustling, humid streets of New York for the sunny, dry vibes of California, their expensive wood and leather furniture faces an unexpected enemy: the climate difference. Most folks worry about scratches or dings during the move, but the real danger comes from invisible changes.

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

How Big Concert Deals Got People Talking About Ticket Prices

A group of 34 states has just finished presenting their side in a big court battle against Live Nation, the company that runs Ticketmaster. They claim the business has become too powerful, making tickets harder to buy and prices much higher. Live Nation, on the other hand, says the live music scene

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Do neck scans always catch hidden spine injuries?

When someone gets hurt in a bad fall or crash, doctors first check for neck injuries using a CT scan. This scan is fast and shows broken bones clearly. But sometimes, patients still feel pain even after a clean CT result. So hospitals often order an MRI next, hoping to find soft tissue damage that t

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Better Pregnancy Care Starts with Better Awareness

Every year in April, healthcare teams come together to highlight gaps in care that affect Black mothers and babies across the U. S. This year, one big push arrives in Chicago on Tuesday evening, when a local hospital opens its doors for free tours, talks, and conversations about safe pregnancy journ

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Apr 11 2026CELEBRITIES

When a personal assistant feels gagged by NDAs and a tough work environment

A former personal assistant has filed a lawsuit against Howard Stern and his wife Beth, arguing that her firing came with unenforceable paperwork and an unpleasant workplace. Leslie Kuhn worked for them from late 2022 until February 2024, starting as an office manager before moving into a larger rol

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