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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

California governor debates: What really matters when voters tune in

Three high-stakes debates are coming to California screens this month, giving voters their last real look at the people competing to lead the state. The first showdown kicks off April 22 in San Francisco, with six candidates facing off in front of cameras for the first time since February. This isn’

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

Tech Help for Rural Seniors: Does It Really Bridge the Gap?

Getting healthcare in the countryside is tough. Many seniors live far from hospitals and clinics, making regular check-ups and medical advice hard to reach. Public transport is unreliable, roads can be rough, and specialists are rare in small towns. Even phone calls to doctors often end in long hold

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

When Radiation Hits Weak Muscles: New Findings in a Rare Childhood Disorder

Researchers have uncovered fresh clues about how muscle cells react when exposed to radiation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Unlike typical muscle loss seen in the disorder, these cells show an unusual sensitivity to radiation that may speed up damage. Boys with DMD, who make up almost all ca

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Apr 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

SpaceX’s big plans face pushback from locals and activists

A small but vocal group in southern Texas isn’t happy about SpaceX’s latest moves. The company’s Starbase facility has become a flashpoint for environmental concerns, especially after a 2023 test launch left a nearby town covered in dust and sparked a fire that burned over three acres in a nearby st

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Bezos Faces Backlash Before Big New York Gala

A wave of protest posters has appeared across Manhattan, targeting the Amazon founder before his role as a main sponsor for this year’s Met Gala. The event, set to take place on the first Monday of May, is expected to attract many celebrities and high‑profile guests. The banners are strategically

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Ripple boss fires back at SEC rules

A Ripple chief said the current U. S. securities regulator is acting like a war‑zone for crypto and that it has lost its direction. He called the SEC’s approach under its current head a “power grab” that courts have already ruled was wrong, citing a case where the regulator was found to abuse its au

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Big Pharma Makes a Bold $7 Billion Bet on a New Cancer Treatment

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly just dropped $3. 25 billion upfront on a startup called Kelonia Therapeutics, with the potential to pay $7 billion total if everything goes right. The big idea? A treatment that turns your own immune cells into cancer fighters without the usual lab work. Instead of yan

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Apr 20 2026CRIME

How a simple mistake led to a $37, 000 crypto scam

Steven Cooke from Plymouth never expected a routine tech alert to spiral into a financial nightmare. One afternoon, a sudden popup claimed his laptop was "compromised, " flashing warnings about stolen identity and illegal activity. A woman calling herself Veronica J. Wilson insisted his accounts wer

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Apr 20 2026EDUCATION

How Virginia schools are turning snow days into learning days

Virginia schools have quietly transformed how they handle winter weather in recent years. Instead of canceling classes entirely, many now use remote learning to keep students on track. This shift didn’t happen overnight—it took time, trial, and lessons from the pandemic. Before, schools often had to

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Apr 19 2026OPINION

Housing Money Matters: Why Colorado Must Keep the Funds

Colorado faces a real housing crisis. People can’t afford to live where they work, and the problem spreads to all ages. Young adults hide in basements, older ones struggle to downsize, and families drive farther for jobs. This hurts local roads and makes it hard for employers to find talent. In 202

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