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Apr 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cheap One‑Time Office 2024 for Mac and PC

People who dislike paying monthly for software can now buy a single license of Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 for just about $100. The offer replaces the usual $249. 99 price tag with a lifetime subscription that works on both Mac and Windows computers. The bundle includes the familiar tools

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Apr 04 2026EDUCATION

New President Search Reaches Final Stage at University of Montana

The search for the next president of the University of Montana has narrowed down to one finalist, Jeremiah Shinn. He currently serves as interim president at Boise State University and will visit Missoula on April 6 and 7. During his trip, Shinn is set to meet with faculty, staff, students, and c

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Trump Highlights Faith Surge on Good Friday

President Donald Trump shared a video from the White House on Good Friday, praising the Christian holiday and claiming that faith is making a comeback in America. He spoke from the Resolute Desk, saying that religion and belief in God are essential for a strong nation. Trump pointed out what he sees

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Apr 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Making the Weather App Your Personal AI Meteorologist

Apps like Storm Radar now let you turn weather updates into a custom AI host. You can tweak the tone and style to fit your mood, turning dry data into something closer to a weather show. Most people just want a quick forecast, but this feature turns app time into a mini-experience. Testers found the

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Apr 04 2026SCIENCE

Tiny Lights from a Salted Heat Trick

Scientists discovered that heating and salting two hard‑to‑treat bacteria can make them glow. Instead of complex machines, the team simply soaked the microbes in warm salty water for a short period. One bacterium, Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum, began to emit light after just a minute in the sol

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Judge Blocks Subpoenas Against Fed Chief—What Comes Next?

A federal judge recently refused to reopen a criminal case against Jerome Powell, the head of the U. S. Federal Reserve. The case started after a prosecutor close to former President Trump tried to force Powell out by digging up unrelated complaints. The prosecutors wanted records about renovations

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

Black Businesses Struggle as Texas Changes Rules, While Big Names Push Forward

Texas recently changed how it certifies minority-owned businesses, leaving over 15, 000 companies in limbo overnight. Before the change, these businesses could compete for state contracts worth billions. Now, most have lost their certification, forcing them to start from scratch. The shift came thro

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Apr 04 2026SCIENCE

A quiet scientist who changed how we see Earth

In the early 1900s, most scientists thought Earth’s center was all liquid. But a Danish thinker named Inge Lehmann changed that idea in 1936 after studying how earthquake waves moved through the planet. She noticed strange patterns that didn’t match the liquid-core theory. After careful work, she re

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Apr 04 2026OPINION

Why a small group can’t solve big problems alone

A single event can’t fix everything. That’s the lesson from a recent gathering where a handful of people tried to address a much larger issue. The meeting brought together a few voices, but the problems they tackled affect way more than just those in the room. Some attendees had strong opinions, whi

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Why California’s Problems Matter More Than You Think

California is often seen as the golden state—a place of innovation and prosperity. But behind the headlines, many residents struggle with failures that don’t fit the dream. Housing costs have soared to levels that make ownership nearly impossible for middle-class families. Homelessness has turned in

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