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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s New Leader Seeks to Fix Ties With Ukraine Over Minority Issues

Hungary’s freshly elected prime minister, Péter Magyar, wants to sit down with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in western Ukraine to talk about the rights of ethnic Hungarians living there. Magyar, who just took office after beating Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, isn’t as hostile to Ukraine as

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Apr 29 2026BUSINESS

Small shops fear more train shutdowns will break them

The G train in Brooklyn is taking another long nap. For ten more weekends through 2026 it will stay parked, plus some overnight weekday snoozes. Local leaders say the MTA keeps launching the same summer track fixes they tried last year and the year before, making the same promises that never seem qu

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Apr 29 2026WEATHER

Boston’s weather flip: sunshine today, rain around the corner

Boston wakes up to bright skies today, with most areas enjoying sunshine and temperatures climbing into the mid-60s inland. Coastal spots stay cooler, stuck in the low 50s thanks to a steady ocean breeze. That mild weather won’t last long, though. Clouds are already building up, and by tomorrow, sho

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

New Tech Boosts High School Auto Program

A new alignment machine has just arrived at Ottawa Township High School’s automotive program, thanks to a $16, 500 donation from the school’s educational foundation. The machine, made by Hunter Hawkeye Elite, is a common tool used in real‑world auto shops. Students first started using it in March

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Apr 28 2026WEATHER

Rain Brings Hopeful Relief to Dry New Jersey

New Jersey’s long‑dry spell may finally get a break. Late Wednesday, rain will roll in from the west and linger into Thursday night. The National Weather Service says showers could bring between a quarter inch and three‑quarters of an inch of water, though stronger bursts might produce more. The

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Taking the Guesswork Out of Doctor Confidence in Treating Patients with Intellectual Disabilities

Doctors often feel uneasy when caring for adults with intellectual disabilities. That uncertainty can lead to rushed exams or missed problems, making healthcare harder for this group. A new study tackles the problem by creating a quick test—the SEC-ID—to check how confident doctors feel in these sit

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Apr 27 2026HEALTH

Breakdown: How gut bacteria might make brain injuries worse—or better

A bad brain bleed can trigger a hidden chain reaction inside the body. After an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH)—a type of stroke where blood floods the space around the brain—doctors focus on stopping the initial bleed. But the real problem often starts later when the brain struggles to re

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Secret Service Training: From Classroom to Real‑World Challenges

The James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland, is where future Secret Service agents learn to protect the nation. The program starts with a tough curriculum that tests both mind and body. Recruits face simulated threats, learn tactical shooting, and study the latest security protocols. On

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Apr 26 2026SCIENCE

Unexpected Brain Helpers Keep You Full

A new study shows that the signal telling us to stop eating is not just a simple brain message. Scientists used to think only neurons were involved in stopping appetite. They discovered that other brain cells play a key role. The research team found that special cells called tanycytes sense s

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Apr 26 2026WEATHER

Boston’s Cool Weekend: No Showers in Sight

The forecast for Boston this weekend shows a dip in temperatures, but no rain to wash it away. The city will stay dry while the air feels a bit chilly, thanks to onshore breezes that keep things cool. Today is set to be the coldest of the two days, and tomorrow should feel a little warmer. A weathe

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