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Apr 26 2026FINANCE

Who needs high-risk stocks when these ETFs pay you now?

Most stocks don’t pay much anymore. The S&P 500’s average dividend now sits at 1. 1%, far below the 2%+ levels seen just a few years back. High stock prices are partly to blame, but that doesn’t help anyone trying to live off their investments. The bright side? There are exchange-traded funds design

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Apr 26 2026LIFESTYLE

RV troubles? This couple brings the repair shop to you

Most RV owners know the frustration of a broken fridge or a leaky roof mid-trip, but getting it fixed often means towing the whole vehicle or waiting days for a shop to schedule repairs. One Pennsylvania-based service is changing that by meeting customers where they park. Irish Creek RV Service, sta

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

Supporting Survivors in Genesee County: Local Nonprofit Steps Up

Genesee County faced over 170 reported rape cases last year, highlighting the urgent need for community support. One organization tackling this crisis head-on is the YWCA of Greater Flint, which has been a steady presence since 1908. Beyond just offering crisis intervention, it provides long-term ho

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Hidden Chemicals: What’s Really in Our Blood?

Most people don’t know it, but tiny amounts of PFAS—man-made chemicals in everything from nonstick pans to firefighting foams—are likely floating around in their blood. Tests on over 10, 000 American blood samples found these substances almost everywhere. Out of nearly 10, 600 people, only 19 had ju

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI and crypto: A quiet partnership reshaping money

Most people associate AI with chatbots or robots that give advice. Now, though, AI is doing more than talking. It’s actually moving money around, especially in crypto. Three big AI systems—Grok, Gemini, and Claude—were asked about AI payments. Their answers show how fast this is growing. But the rea

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Fresh veggies stepping in for old favorites

Most people know they should eat more vegetables, but lately many are getting creative with how they use them. Instead of skipping comfort foods, folks are swapping in produce where they used to rely on starches like bread, rice, and pasta. These vegetable stand-ins aren’t exactly new ideas, but the

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Apr 20 2026SCIENCE

What We Really Gain When We Edit Genes

Gene editing tools like CRISPR let us change DNA, which raises big questions about human nature. It’s no longer just about fixing diseases early—some see this as a chance to solve rare conditions before birth. But others worry we might end up picking traits for our kids, like choosing eye color or h

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

A Mayor and a Former President Share a Story Hour in NYC

Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor, recently spent Saturday morning surrounded by kids and parents at a Bronx childcare center. His guest? Barack Obama. Instead of a boardroom chat, the two leaders spent time reading picture books with toddlers, a moment that stood out from typical political inte

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Behind the Scenes: What Unpaid Dementia Caregivers Actually Do in the U. S.

Most people picture dementia care as round-the-clock supervision of memory loss and confusion. But a hidden workload exists before any symptoms even show up—managing doctor visits, sorting prescriptions, and arguing with insurance companies. A recent deep dive into research uncovered how ordinary fa

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Apr 18 2026OPINION

Condiments: The Battle You Didn’t Know Existed

Most people pick ketchup without questioning why. Marketing played a huge role in making Heinz the default choice for many Americans. But condiments were never meant to be a one-sided fight. If you"ve ever wondered why mustard might actually be the better pick, you"re not alone. Mustard comes in mo

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