NORTH KOREA

Apr 02 2026WEATHER

Rain Alert for Easter Weekend

Good morning! The day starts with a light mist that lifts as the sun climbs, leaving warm temperatures in the mid‑80s for most of the day. A quick shower might appear, but chances are low and most people will stay dry. On Good Friday a gentle breeze from the west brings a better chance of rain. The

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Apr 02 2026WEATHER

Mixed Weather Ahead: Sunny, Showers and a Cold Front

The day starts with clouds covering most of the area, but some spots will feel warm and sunny. In the northern parts, temperatures stay around 50 degrees while clouds linger low. Down south and west, heat rises to the mid‑70s or even 80s, with clear patches of sunshine breaking through. The forecas

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Apr 02 2026WEATHER

Rain, Heat, and Shifting Skies in Massachusetts

It looks like the weather in Massachusetts is playing a game of tug‑of‑war. A steady rain shower will roll in around 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. on Wednesday night and linger through Thursday morning, bringing chilly low temperatures that dip into the mid‑to‑high 30s. The precipitation will ease by about 9 a

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Apr 02 2026OPINION

Health Cuts Hit Women Hard

Women depend on programs like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to stay healthy. Recent changes by the Trump administration threaten that safety net. The new law slashes Medicaid funding, which could cost over ten million people their insurance. It also forces many rural hospitals and cl

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

A New Voice for Peace: Pope Leo Takes on Trump and the Iran Conflict

Pope Leo, who became the first American head of the Catholic Church last May, has shifted from silence to outspoken criticism. For his first year he avoided speaking about the United States or naming President Donald Trump, but that has changed. In recent weeks he directly urged Trump to stop the es

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Apr 02 2026LIFESTYLE

Connecting for Health: Small Chats, Big Gains

A recent book argues that talking to strangers can be as good for our body as walking a mile. The author says research links helping others to lower inflammation, while chasing personal pleasure can raise it. She warns that feeling alone or facing injustice triggers an inner alarm that pushes us tow

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Trump Mulls Replacing Attorney General Over Frustration

President Donald Trump has reportedly talked about removing Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to several unnamed insiders. He is unhappy with what he calls her lack of vigor in pursuing his political opponents and how she handled the Epstein investigation. The president has even suggested tha

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Boosting Defense, Cutting Home Programs: Trump’s 2027 Budget Plan

Trump is set to unveil his budget for fiscal year 2027 on Friday. He wants to use the money to strengthen the military a lot. To pay for it, he plans to cut funding from domestic programs and health‑care benefits. The plan could be risky. People are unhappy with the war in Iran and gas pri

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Legal battle heats up over Massachusetts marijuana policy change

Four cannabis entrepreneurs in Massachusetts have taken legal action to stop a potential statewide vote that would reverse recreational marijuana sales while keeping medical cannabis legal. The group, all active participants in state programs designed to right past wrongs in drug enforcement, filed

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Apr 02 2026BUSINESS

A Denver Classic Fades Away

For over forty years, Imperial Chinese stood as a Denver landmark, serving up familiar flavors to generations of locals. But in early 2025, the restaurant quietly shut its doors after a sudden ownership change left fans confused. A simple note on the door blamed rising costs, but no one explained wh

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