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Apr 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

K‑Pop Giants Unite to Dream a Worldwide Festival

South Korean music powerhouses Hybe, YG Entertainment, SM Entertainment and JYP Entertainment are joining forces to build a new company that could host an international music festival featuring their stars. The move comes after the four firms, all members of a government cultural committee, annou

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Apr 17 2026LIFESTYLE

A look at the changing face of Southwest Florida's growing areas

Southwest Florida is seeing a wave of new construction that’s reshaping the landscape from Estero to Bonita Springs. One of the biggest hotspots is the Coconut Point corridor, where billions are being poured into high-rises, sports complexes, and entertainment hubs. The Estero Sports Park Complex is

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Apr 17 2026BUSINESS

Why AI Won’t Replace All Businesses Just Yet

Some entrepreneurs believe AI can build apps from simple English instructions, but not all industries face the same risk. A well-known tech leader recently argued that companies relying on physical logistics and hands-on operations may survive this shift better than pure software firms. His reasonin

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Apr 16 2026HEALTH

Why South Carolina's Black Mothers Face Higher Risks During Pregnancy

South Carolina stands out in the U. S. for having some of the biggest gaps in care for Black mothers. These women are twice as likely to die during or after childbirth compared to others. Experts say this isn’t just bad luck—it’s a pattern tied to how healthcare treats people differently based on ra

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sony’s New 3‑D Capture System Is Coming This Summer

Sony has announced a fresh line of tools that will let anyone build detailed 3‑D models from real objects, starting next summer. The package includes a phone app that works with Sony’s Alpha cameras, a cloud‑based service for turning photos into high‑quality 3‑D graphics, and a rendering plug‑in tha

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Apr 15 2026HEALTH

How gut bugs might help control blood sugar

Some tiny organisms living in our intestines could play a role in keeping blood sugar steady. Scientists have noticed that certain gut residents called Blastocystis might influence how our bodies handle glucose. Not all types of Blastocystis behave the same way—some could be helpful while others mig

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Richland One moves past financial warning, focuses on stronger future

South Carolina’s Richland One school district just escaped a financial red flag that had been hanging over its operations for nearly two years. The state first raised concerns in August 2024, bumping the district from a basic watch list to a stricter caution label. Auditors flagged several weak spot

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Apr 15 2026HEALTH

Rethinking Medicine: Old Ideas for New Health Solutions

Some health practices have been around for centuries, yet modern science often ignores them. Many of these methods come from older medical traditions that looked at health differently. Instead of focusing only on tests and lab results, they considered the entire person—mind, body, and even lifestyle

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Apr 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Less is more: How quiet moments stick in our minds better than flashy ones

Some TV shows prove that striking moments come from calm, not chaos. In Black Bird, a character's pause before making a big choice says more than shouting ever could. A small movement, like a hand slowly lifting, reveals feelings the loudest dialogue can’t capture. While most crime shows race ahead

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

South Korea acts to keep hospital supplies flowing

South Korea is taking steps to make sure hospitals never run short of basic tools like needles and syringes. Starting this week, storing large amounts of these items at once will be against the law. The decision comes after the government met with companies that make medical supplies last week. They

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