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Apr 20 2026HEALTH

How Military Medics Train with Civilian Partners

Many military medics train through partnerships with civilian hospitals and clinics. These programs started to keep combat medicine skills sharp during quieter times. But now, they do more than just help surgeons stay ready. They also train medics who aren’t doctors—like Army combat medics or Navy c

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Apr 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Traffic Lights: How Cities Cut Delays and Pollution

Traffic lights used to be simple. Back in the 1860s they were just mechanical arms that changed manually. By the 1910s they became electric, and by the 1920s they turned red, yellow, and green. Today there are about 300, 000 of them in the U. S. alone. Their main job is safety—keeping cars, bikes, a

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

Chimaev jumps to real freestyle wrestling after UFC dominance

Khamzat Chimaev’s move from mixed martial arts to Real American Freestyle caught many by surprise. The undefeated UFC middleweight champion, fresh off beating Dricus du Plessis for the belt, is now trading gloves for wrestling mats. His 15-0 MMA record shows why teams want him—raw power and quick fi

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

What’s wrong with Boston’s sports teams right now?

The Red Sox are off to a rough start this season. Their new pitchers haven’t delivered consistently, and some expected breakout stars are struggling. Even the catcher position, which was supposed to be a strong point, has left fans disappointed. Only a handful of players have performed as expected s

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Apr 20 2026LIFESTYLE

When Helping a Friend Means Speaking Up About Personal Care

A situation like this makes you pause. You want to support someone who’s given a lot to their country, especially when they have no family around. But when that person’s personal hygiene becomes hard to ignore, what do you do? The challenge isn’t just about one awkward moment at an art show. It’s a

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

The Portland Trail Blazers' new owner and his tight-fisted ways

Tom Dundon just paid over $4 billion for an NBA team, yet he’s acting like the franchise runs on loose change. Since taking over the Portland Trail Blazers, he’s been spotted pocketing pennies—a habit that’s now shaping how he runs the organization. Instead of focusing on the playoffs—where the team

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

Indiana’s defense takes Simpson’s comments lightly

Ty Simpson’s recent remarks about Indiana’s College Football Playoff defense have stirred a small reaction from the Hoosiers’ side. During a podcast talk, the Alabama quarterback shared his thoughts on how Indiana’s defense simply "executed its plan better" without surprising his team. He described

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Apr 20 2026HEALTH

Can PSMA PET/CT scans help men with early-stage prostate cancer avoid unnecessary surgery?

When prostate cancer is first detected, doctors often classify it as "clinically insignificant. " This means it's slow-growing and might not need immediate treatment. But in some cases, a closer look reveals the cancer is actually more aggressive than it seemed at first. That’s where advanced imagin

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

How Boston Marathon keeps growing without breaking its own records

The Boston Marathon started in 1897 with just 15 runners, inspired by an ancient Greek legend. A messenger named Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to announce victory, then died. Organizers today want no such dramatic endings—just smooth races for 30, 000 runners. But the event has outgrown i

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Apr 20 2026SCIENCE

What’s in a name? Crayfish, crawfish, or mudbug—and why it matters

Crayfish go by many names across the U. S. , and the labels say a lot about how humans interact with them. Scientists tend to use “crayfish” when studying these crustaceans. Fishermen switch to “crawdad” when using them as bait. But if they’re on a dinner plate, most people call them “crawfish, ” es

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