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Apr 08 2026BUSINESS

A finance chief blending tradition and fresh ideas in Napa's wine world

At 35, Kevin Johnsen runs the numbers behind California’s 10th biggest wine maker—Fior di Sole—but he sees his real job as shaping how the company grows without losing sight of its roots. He joined as finance director in 2022, became CFO a year later, and added COO in 2025. His list of responsibilit

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Apr 08 2026CRYPTO

Why Most Crypto Startups Flopped in Early 2026

In early months of 2026, about one crypto project shut its doors every day. Eighty-six attempts finished—across wallets, NFT shops, finance robots, data tools, even chat add-ons. Some had big names, others were small corners of the market. What seemed like bad luck turned into a wave that swept ever

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Apr 08 2026HEALTH

Where your kids get the best healthcare might surprise you

A new study looks at how well each state supports children’s health, but the results aren’t always what you’d expect. Most kids have insurance, yet families still struggle with big bills—on average, parents pay around $6, 850 a year just to cover their children under work-based plans. That shows hav

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Apr 08 2026BUSINESS

Who’s really scraping the bottom of the barrel in the influencer game?

Phoebe Gates, the 23-year-old founder of Phia—a New York-based AI shopping tool valued near $180 million—is facing backlash for allegedly trying to book a lifestyle influencer for less than her standard rate. Kacie Margis, a California-based content creator, shared screenshots of an Instagram DM fro

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Apr 08 2026HEALTH

New tool helps predict breast cancer risk where healthcare is hard to reach

Breast cancer hits women in Indonesia hardest when it’s found too late. Many cases get missed because check-ups are rare in poorer or rural areas. Tools made for rich countries might not work here either, since lifestyle and genes there are different from Indonesia. A group of experts decided to te

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Apr 08 2026HEALTH

Simple foods that naturally boost your body’s protein foundation

Your skin starts to feel less firm as you get older, and joints don’t move as smoothly. That’s often because collagen—the protein that holds your body together—slowly disappears. Sunlight, smoking, and poor sleep can speed up the loss, making wrinkles deeper and movements stiffer. Luckily, collagen

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Apr 08 2026LIFESTYLE

Hidden treasures in Minnesota thrift stores

Thrifting isn’t just about saving money—it can turn into a smart side hustle if you know what to spot. In Minnesota, garage sale season brings fresh opportunities, but many people miss the real gems because they don’t know what to look for. Instead of just grabbing cheap items, smarter shoppers focu

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Lifestyle photos and pro-regime posts clash in green card drama

Two Los Angeles residents linked to a powerful Iranian figure found themselves in hot water after federal officials discovered a major mismatch between their online posts and their visa claims. Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter Sarinasadat Hosseiny were taken into custody last week by immigr

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Apr 08 2026HEALTH

Finding quiet comfort: A first step in spiritual care for Finland’s seriously ill

Palliative care isn’t just about pain relief or medical check-ups; it also touches the deeper questions people face when life takes an unexpected turn. In Finland, healthcare teams have long struggled to measure spiritual needs because no local tool existed for this part of care. Without such a tool

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Apr 08 2026RELIGION

Young adults rediscover faith as churches see fresh faces

Across the U. S. , churches are noticing something unusual: more young people, especially men, are stepping through their doors. This isn’t just a small change—dioceses report big jumps in adult baptisms and conversions. For example, one diocese expected around 635 new adult Catholics last Easter bu

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