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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Family‑First Plan Aims to Stop Abuse and Help Parenting

The study looks at a program called “For Baby’s Sake” that tries to cut down domestic violence and improve how parents raise kids. It starts when a woman is pregnant and keeps going for two years, working with moms and dads separately. Researchers wanted to see if this whole‑family approach ca

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Building a new heart center in mid-May

Columbia’s Boone Health system is rushing to open its own heart clinic by May 6 after losing a partnership that lasted over ten years. The split affects around 20, 000 patients who will now receive care from a new team of about three dozen doctors, nurses, and technicians hired specifically for the

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

U. S. Justifies Iran Strikes as Long-Running Defense, Sparking Legal and Political Debate

The U. S. government recently argued that its military strikes against Iran weren’t a new conflict but part of an old one. According to top legal officials, these actions were taken to protect Israel and prevent Iran from gaining nuclear weapons. The strikes began in late February, killing Iran’s le

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Apr 24 2026LIFESTYLE

Why celebrities are showing their plastic surgery scars online

The trend of celebrities posting their surgical scars and recovery details online has become a new normal. Gone are the days when stars kept their cosmetic procedures a secret. Now, they freely share pre-surgery markings, post-op bruises, and even the stitches that freshen their faces. This openness

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Apr 24 2026SPORTS

Paris 2030 Olympics: Ice Hockey Games Seek New Home After Nice Rejection

France’s plan to host the 2030 Winter Games is facing unexpected hurdles, with ice hockey now looking for a new home in Paris. Officials had hoped to use Nice’s soccer stadium—renovated temporarily for hockey—but the city’s new mayor shut down the idea. Now, Paris is stepping in with two existing ar

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Bright screens ahead: RGB Mini-LED TVs arrive with color you can trust

2026 is shaping up to be the year tiny diodes change how we watch. TV brands like Samsung, LG, TCL, Hisense, and Sony are all rolling out new screens that swap the usual blue backlight for red, green, and blue mini LEDs. The move isn’t just a name change; it’s a color upgrade. More diodes mean purer

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Teens and AI: How parents can now peek at chat topics

Meta’s latest update lets parents check the general themes their teens discuss with AI, but not the exact chats. A new "Insights" section appears in the supervision tools, listing categories like School, Entertainment, or Health and Wellbeing. Think of it as a weekly summary of conversation buckets

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Apr 24 2026SPORTS

Arvell Reese’s Road to Success: The Quiet Power of Family

Arvell Reese’s football career didn’t come out of nowhere—it came from years of family groundwork. His parents shaped his discipline and drive in very different ways. His dad, Alex Reese, taught him early lessons about hard work and responsibility through sports. Even though Alex faced personal stru

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Apr 23 2026OPINION

Teens, Parties, and Driving: What Parents Can Do to Keep Roads Safe

Prom night and graduation season are exciting times for high schoolers, filled with celebrations and memorable moments. But these events can turn tragic when alcohol and cars mix. In one sad case, a 17-year-old driver lost control after drinking at a party and crashed, taking a life. The investigati

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

US Moves Closer to Easing Marijuana Rules

Federal officials are preparing for a major shift in how marijuana is treated under U. S. law, with changes expected as soon as this week. If approved, this would be the biggest update to marijuana policy in years, making it easier for scientists to study the drug's possible benefits. The push for

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