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Apr 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Marysville shelter opens last-minute doors for fire victims

A late-night fire in Marysville forced ten adults with special needs out of their home Monday. Firefighters arrived quickly but the damage still left the group without a safe place to stay. Many had no family nearby to call, making their situation urgent as night temperatures dropped. The Marysvill

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

Ginseng: A Natural Boost for Athletes?

Ginseng has long been a star in traditional medicine, and now athletes are eyeing it as a potential game-changer. This root isn’t just hype—it’s packed with compounds like ginsenosides and polysaccharides that could help with performance and recovery. But how does it actually work? For starters, gi

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Apr 02 2026SPORTS

Get Extra Cash for Knicks vs. Grizzlies Betting

Sports betting sites often push big bonuses to grab new users, and BetMGM’s latest deal fits that pattern. By using the code NYPDM1500, new players can boost their first deposit by 20%, up to $1, 500 in bonus money—enough to cover multiple bets on tonight’s Knicks vs. Grizzlies game. The catch? You’

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

Raccoons smartly crack puzzles, sperm struggles in space, and a lost Archimedes page reappears

Raccoons trash pandas are more than just pests rummaging through bins. Scientists at the University of British Columbia tested 20 captive raccoons with a clear box full of obstacles like latches and dials hiding a marshmallow prize. The team noticed something unexpected the raccoons didn’t just grab

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Apr 02 2026EDUCATION

New college paths open for Illinois students

Two Illinois schools, Western Illinois University and Black Hawk College, have created a new plan to help students move between schools more easily. The agreement lets students finish their first two years at Black Hawk College and then transfer to Western Illinois University to complete their degre

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Apr 01 2026SPORTS

March Madness Reimagined: Money, Moves and Team Spirit

The final seconds of the NCAA tournament saw a freshman from Connecticut hit a buzzer‑beating shot that sent his squad to the Final Four, while a Duke player’s tears revealed how deep emotions run in college hoops. This spectacle shows that money and new rules haven’t killed the excitement of March

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Apr 01 2026SCIENCE

Hybrid Crystal Keeps Boosting Light Signals Even Under Extreme Pressure

A special kind of crystal, made from both organic and inorganic parts, can change how it interacts with light when squeezed. Scientists usually expect that squeezing such materials will weaken their ability to produce a second‑harmonic signal, a process where incoming light doubles its frequency. Th

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Apr 01 2026EDUCATION

Community April: A Month of Support and Action

The Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) is launching a full‑month program to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. Their plan mixes learning, outreach and chances for the public to back survivors. Instead of waiting for a single event, SPARCC has lined up weekly activities that spa

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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 2026SPORTS

Phillies’ New Hope: Andrew Painter’s Journey to the Big Leagues

Andrew Painter, a 23‑year‑old pitcher from Pompano Beach, Florida, is set to make his MLB debut for the Philadelphia Phillies. He has spent most of his life on the mound, starting in high school at Calvary Christian Academy. His performance there earned him a spot on the USA Baseball 15U National Te

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