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Apr 06 2026HEALTH

Better Care for Older Patients in the Emergency Room

Emergency rooms that specialize in older patients have become more common since 2018. These centers, called Geriatric Emergency Departments or GEDs, aim to give better treatment for seniors. The program that awards the GED label checks that each hospital follows strict guidelines. Recent studies sh

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Apr 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Rainy Easter Fun on South Street

The yearly Easter celebration on South Street turned into a quirky show despite heavy rain and no parade. A small crowd gathered, but fans still arrived in eye‑catching outfits to lift the gloomy mood. Longtime organizer Henri David spent a sleepless night crafting a waterproof hat, studded wi

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Apr 06 2026WEATHER

Sunny Springs: Portland’s Warm Week Ahead

Portland is getting ready for a bright and warm spring spell. A record‑setting Easter heat wave left the city at about 79 degrees, topping the old July‑4 record from 1977. Neighboring towns also pushed past their own temperature marks. The National Weather Service says the heat will keep rolling

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Apr 06 2026WEATHER

Rainy Sunday Brings Easter Weather for Maryland

Maryland wakes up to a quiet, sunny start before clouds roll in and bring showers that spread from west to east during the morning. The rain is light at first, then ramps up to moderate and heavy levels by late morning. People planning Easter services or brunches may find themselves drenched if they

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Apr 06 2026WEATHER

Sunny start, quick chill and a warm comeback

Morning clouds drift away early on Monday, letting bright sunshine peek through the sky. A gentle breeze from the northwest pushes temperatures into the low 30s, with the Twin Cities hovering near 38 degrees. The northern parts stay cooler, staying in the lower 20s. Nightfall brings a clear, cold s

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Apr 06 2026SPORTS

Thrilling Face‑Off: KKR vs Punjab Kings in the IPL

The Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings meet again, and the stakes are high. Punjab has a slight edge in the standings after beating Chennai and Gujarat, giving them a 53 % chance to win according to recent odds. Kolkata’s key player, Blessing Muzarabani, is looking to keep his good run ali

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Kim Jong Un’s Young Daughter Seen as Future Leader

South Korean officials claim that Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter is being prepared to take over the North Korean regime, based on new evidence. The claim comes after a closed‑door meeting where lawmakers heard that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) had gathered “credible intelligence. ” The NI

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Iran Calls for Action After Power Plant Attacks

Iran’s nuclear chief wrote a letter to the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, saying that the agency has not done enough to stop attacks on its only working nuclear power plant. He pointed out that the Bushehr plant has been hit four times, with a recent strike on April 4 killing

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

North Korea Builds New ICBM Engine to Boost Reach and Payload

South Korean officials revealed that North Korea has been working on a solid‑fuel engine designed for intercontinental ballistic missiles. The new engine is said to be heavier and stronger, giving the missile a longer range and the ability to carry several warheads at once. The government said the t

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

A Russian Air Force Leader Dies in Crimea Plane Crash

A senior officer of Russia’s air force lost his life when a military transport plane went down in Crimea last month. The crash killed 30 people, according to a high‑ranking official who spoke with local media. The pilot was Alexander Otroshchenko, commander of the 45th Army under the Northern Fleet

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