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Apr 05 2026EDUCATION

Private schools vs public schools: what parents really care about

Parents who choose private schools often feel happier with their kids’ learning than those who stay in public schools. A study by 50Can shows about two‑thirds of private‑school parents report being “very satisfied, ” compared with 42 % of public‑school parents. Private‑school students also tend to s

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Religion’s Hidden Toll on Mental Well‑Being

Many people around the world turn to faith for comfort and guidance. Yet most studies focus only on personal beliefs, overlooking how belonging to a minority religion can shape mental health. When people face prejudice or social exclusion because of their faith, their chances for emotional stability

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Apr 05 2026EDUCATION

Spotlight on Hidden Skills: Career Center Teams Up with Local Alumni for Fresh Marketing Push

A local career center is taking an unusual route to get its programs noticed: hiring a marketing agency run by former students. The La Salle-Peru Area Career Center is working with reelCreative, a digital media firm founded by two of its own graduates, to create video and photo content that highligh

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Small Texas Town Faces Big Power Struggle

Willow Park used to be a sleepy Texas town with 7, 000 people. Now it’s growing fast and facing a fight over who controls it. The battle started when a new mayor, Teresa Palmer, won against a long-time leader. Since then, people have questioned where her money comes from and who’s really calling the

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

New ways to handle and prevent lower back pain

Experts have been digging into how to stop and treat dull, constant back pain that isn’t caused by a specific injury. Studies from 2020 to 2025 suggest simple habits can make a big difference. Moving more often, even during work hours, seems to help more than sitting still for long stretches. People

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Heart Transplant Patients: Everolimus vs. Traditional Drugs

After a heart transplant, patients must take drugs to prevent their body from rejecting the new organ. For years, doctors have relied on a standard mix of three medications: a calcineurin inhibitor, a drug that slows cell growth, and steroids. But now, everolimus is gaining attention as a possible r

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Science in Sci-Fi: Where Project Hail Mary Hits and Misses

"Project Hail Mary" tries to mix space science with fiction, but not all of it sticks. The story blames a space mold called astrophase for draining sunlight and freezing Earth. Real scientists laugh at that idea—stars are way too big for tiny life forms to affect their energy. Still, the film gets s

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Healthy habits after a kidney transplant: why patients struggle to stick with them

When someone gets a new kidney, their body changes in big ways. Doctors say that eating right and staying active could prevent serious problems like heart disease or losing the new organ. Yet many patients don’t follow the advice they’re given. A small study tracked 34 kidney transplant patients. F

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Sticking with exercise after retirement: what makes it stick?

Most Australians over 55 rarely break a sweat. Official guidelines say we should move more—every week, in every way—but most of us still end up parked on the couch. A fresh approach called VILPA flips the script. Instead of gym sessions, VILPA nudges people to sprinkle short bursts of hard effort in

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

EU Countries Push for Fair Energy Profit Rules

Five European countries want energy giants to share extra profits from high fuel costs. Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria signed a letter asking the EU to tax sudden gains made by energy firms. The push comes as rising oil prices from Middle East tensions squeeze household budgets. The mi

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