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Apr 03 2026OPINION

Rent Control Slows Home Improvements, Not Housing

Paragraph 1 In Pennsylvania, many people think rent limits will keep homes affordable. The truth is different. When owners can’t raise rents, they often skip needed fixes. Paragraph 2 A man who runs a manufactured‑home park in Bedford County shows this. He bought the site when it was run down

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Apr 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Indoor 3. 5 GHz Signal Loss Study for Future Wireless Tech

The new data set shows how radio waves lose strength inside buildings at the 3. 5 GHz band, a key frequency for next‑generation mobile networks. Researchers set up three different rooms – a living space, an office area and a warehouse – each with its own layout and wall materials. They placed

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Apr 03 2026WEATHER

Dry Spell to End, But More Rain Looms for the Plains

The Central and Southern Plains have faced many storms in recent weeks. After a few days of quiet, dry weather is coming. This break is rare for this time of year, but it will not last long. The weather center says that next week the region will stay dry for a short period. April usually b

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Youth Sports Champion: LA84’s New Play Push

The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics left a lasting gift: the LA84 Foundation. It started with $93 million in profits and now gives more than $250 million to youth sports groups in Southern California. Last Thursday, the foundation held its eighth Play Equity Summit. The goal: fix the problems tha

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Caroline Dubois: A New Champion in the Making

Caroline Dubois has carved a path that echoes the bold steps of Ronda Rousey and Serena Williams. In her early years, she disguised herself as a boy to train in boxing because girls were barred from the sport. This daring move paid off, leading her to a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics and pa

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Soomin Oh: A 17‑Year‑Old Swinging Into Golf History

Soomin Oh is a 17‑year‑old from Ansan, South Korea, who has already outpaced many seasoned golfers. She began swinging clubs in second grade and joined the national team at 14, showing that talent can rise quickly when nurtured early. Her game blends raw power with calm precision, allowing her to

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Understanding Melasma Through Everyday Exposures

Melasma shows up as brown patches on the face and can make people feel self‑conscious. Researchers are looking beyond skin care to explain why it happens. They use the idea of an “exposome, ” which means all the things a person is exposed to over life. These exposures can be inside the body

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Nanoparticles Step In to Heal the Brain’s Gatekeeper

The brain has a special wall called the blood‑brain barrier that keeps harmful things out. In diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, this wall gets damaged and lets troublemakers in, which makes the brain hurt more. New tiny machines called nanoparticles are learning how to fix that wall and bri

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Apr 03 2026EDUCATION

Learn Sign Language in Three Weeks – Free Course for All

A new free three‑week class is starting soon, letting anyone—from families to beginners and people who are deaf or hard of hearing—learn American Sign Language (ASL) and baby sign. The course is hosted by OSF HealthCare together with the Illinois Valley Community College Continuing Education Center

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Apr 03 2026SCIENCE

CHD4: The Switch That Controls Cancer’s Moves

CHD4 is a protein that helps rearrange DNA inside cells, making it easier or harder for genes to speak. It works as part of a larger team called NuRD, which uses energy from ATP to shuffle chromatin. When the cell faces damage, CHD4 steps in at the break sites to help rebuild and decide which

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