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Apr 15 2026HEALTH

Finding calm in care: spiritual support for dementia staff

Working closely with residents who have advanced dementia means facing tough emotional challenges daily. Though medical care remains essential, experts suggest that spiritual support could be just as important for boosting quality of life. Yet it remains unclear how nursing home staff actually use—o

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Apr 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Artists of Color Set the Stage in 2024

The 2024 Coachella lineup wasn\"t just another year of music—it was proof that Black performers have shaped the festival\"s sound for good. Acts like Giveon and Kehlani didn\"t just sing songs; they turned their sets into events people still talk about months later. Davido and BIA didn\"t just perfo

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

UK steps up meningitis vaccine drive after sudden outbreak

A meningitis outbreak that sickened 19 people and killed two in a short span has triggered an urgent second-dose vaccination push in the U. K. The cases were mostly tied to a university in Kent, where students and nearby school pupils appear to have been hit hardest. Officials confirmed the situati

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Apr 14 2026BUSINESS

Ujjivan Bank’s Next Move: A New Plan to Broaden Its Reach

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will require it to show a more varied loan portfolio before approving its shift from a small finance bank to a universal bank. The RBI’s feedback highlighted that while the bank has been working on diversifying its lend

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Quick Brain Fix: How Nurses Help Stroke Patients Bounce Back

A 77-year-old man walked into the hospital one morning, struggling to speak clearly and move his right side. His brain was starved for blood due to a clot blocking an artery. Fast action was needed to restore blood flow before permanent damage set in. Doctors spotted the blockage in a key brain vess

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Apr 13 2026CRYPTO

Who Controls Prediction Markets? Federal vs. State Debate Heats Up

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is making a bold move to claim full control over prediction markets, a fast-growing sector blending cryptocurrency with event-based betting. Instead of waiting for states to set rules, the agency is suing three states— Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticu

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

State steps in to review high school sports decisions

Missouri lawmakers want to add a new layer of state control over high school sports rules. A bill that would create a government board to handle final appeals for the Missouri State High School Activities Association is moving through the legislature. The proposed board would be picked by the govern

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

California Mental‑Health Program Faces Big Change

The state’s mental‑health diversion plan, created in 2018 to keep people with serious illnesses out of jail, is under fire from prosecutors who say it lets dangerous offenders slip through the cracks. A high‑profile case that fuels this debate involved a man who was allowed to live in an LA shelt

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Nurses Who Win: A Boost for Hospitals and Patients

When a nurse is honored with an award, the ripple effect spreads through the hospital. Fellow staff notice the success and feel encouraged to try fresh ideas that could improve care. These recognitions give nurses a stronger sense of purpose, tying their daily work to the larger aim of better health

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Apr 11 2026ENVIRONMENT

Bats, Bonds and Better Budgets

A new study shows that the way local governments borrow money could help keep bats alive and improve county finances. When a fungal disease called white‑nose syndrome killed many North American bats, farmers lost an inexpensive natural pest controller. Without the insects that bats eat, farms

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