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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

A Big Deal: How a Young CEO’s Startup is Shaping the Future of Coding

Cursor, a fast‑growing coding assistant company, has just announced that SpaceX can buy it for $60 billion later this year. Even if the deal falls through, SpaceX will still pay $10 billion for their collaboration, making it a lucrative outcome for both sides. The company’s leader, Michael Truell,

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Apr 23 2026SCIENCE

Freshwater Fish Secrets Unveiled by DNA Scanning Across Turkey

Scientists used a modern DNA trick called eDNA metabarcoding to map fish life in Turkey’s rivers. Instead of catching every fish, they filtered water from 29 spots spread over seven big river basins. The DNA that sloshes through the water was amplified and read by a high‑throughput machine, producin

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Apr 23 2026SCIENCE

Gene Therapy Gives New Hope for Deaf Teens

A study followed people with a specific genetic hearing loss called OTOF‑related deafness for two and a half years after they received a gene therapy. The treatment used a harmless virus to deliver a healthy copy of the missing gene into inner‑ear cells. Researchers checked many things over time, su

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Apr 23 2026FINANCE

Michigan Offers Extra Time for Tax Filings After Storms

After heavy storms hit parts of Michigan, the state is giving some residents and businesses more time to handle their taxes. People in 33 counties can ask for extra time to file and pay taxes due by April 30, like income or sales tax. But they have to ask for this help—it doesn’t happen automaticall

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Apr 22 2026WEATHER

Fox River Floods: When Will the Water Drop?

The Fox River is still swollen after last week’s heavy rains. A Chicago weather scientist says the water may settle back into its banks by mid‑next week, but only if no more big storms hit the area. He based this on a gauge in New Munster, Wisconsin, which topped 15 feet on Sunday and has been fa

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Trading Moves: Cattle, Crops, and Market Shifts

Today’s livestock markets showed mixed results. Live cattle prices fell again, closing at $243. 55 after hitting a high of $246. 80. Feeder cattle also dipped slightly to $358. 95, though they remain up since March. Meanwhile, hog prices climbed a bit, settling at $103. 20. Grain markets had a stron

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Apr 20 2026CRIME

Detecting Hidden Stains: A New Light on Crime Scenes

The study explores how two different hyperspectral cameras can help forensic teams spot and identify bodily fluids on various surfaces. Researchers tested blood, semen, saliva, sweat, seven non‑bodily liquids, and mixed blood–semen stains. They placed these on nine types of surfaces that differed in

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Apr 19 2026WEATHER

Staying safe when coastal waters rise in Massachusetts

Heavy rains and high tides are putting six Massachusetts counties on alert through early Sunday. Areas near the shore could see water levels rise half a foot higher than usual, enough to flood roads and low-lying homes. Authorities warn against driving through flooded streets, where as little as a f

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Apr 19 2026WEATHER

New Jersey braces for chilly shift after wet weekend

New Jersey faces a quick weather flip this weekend starting with rain and ending with frost. A cold front rolls in late Saturday bringing wet conditions that stick around until Sunday morning. Temperatures take a steep dive after the rain ends, setting the stage for a much colder week ahead. Rain a

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Apr 19 2026LIFESTYLE

Zodiac Check-In: How Taurus Season Shapes Your Next Steps

April 19th marks the start of Taurus season—a time when practicality takes center stage. Instead of chasing quick wins, the focus turns to lasting foundations. Routines, finances, and personal values feel more important now. Small, steady efforts add up faster than bursts of speed. Think of it like

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