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Apr 24 2026HEALTH

Medical research funding delays: how paperwork and politics are stalling breakthroughs

The government agency that hands out most U. S. medical research dollars is running months behind schedule this year. Instead of funding about 4, 000 new projects by late March, it has approved fewer than 2, 000. That shortfall means thousands of scientists are stuck waiting, some projects are pause

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Apr 24 2026BUSINESS

A Small Win in Cutting Drug Costs

The White House plans to reveal a new deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on pricing for their drugs. This move comes after the company was one of the few chosen to negotiate. Regeneron, which makes treatments like the Covid-19 antibody combo, didn’t comment right away. Their stock price jumped ove

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Apr 24 2026LIFESTYLE

Why celebrities are showing their plastic surgery scars online

The trend of celebrities posting their surgical scars and recovery details online has become a new normal. Gone are the days when stars kept their cosmetic procedures a secret. Now, they freely share pre-surgery markings, post-op bruises, and even the stitches that freshen their faces. This openness

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Apr 24 2026HEALTH

How Gene Tweaking Helps Cancer and Autoimmune Fighters

Scientists are pushing the limits of CAR T-cell therapy, a treatment where a patient’s immune cells get rebuilt to hunt down disease. Right now, it works well against certain blood cancers but struggles with solid tumors and autoimmune conditions. Why? The cells often pick the wrong targets, fail to

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Apr 24 2026FINANCE

Santa Rosa's Budget Struggle: Why Cutting Services May Not Be the Only Answer

Santa Rosa's financial problems didn't appear overnight. Over the past three years, the city has watched its sales tax income shrink steadily, a trend that mirrors broader changes in how people shop. More purchases happen online now, and spending has shifted from goods to services, leaving local sto

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

Money matters in the 2026 midterms – here’s what the numbers really show

The race for Congress in 2026 isn’t just about who voters like— it’s about who can raise the most cash. Right now, Democrats have an edge in key Senate races, pulling in more donations than Republicans in seven Republican-held seats. Younger candidates are shaking things up by raising big money from

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Apr 24 2026SPORTS

Why the Bengals' big moves won't fix what's broken

The Bengals swung big by trading a top pick for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, hoping his return to form would push them back into the playoffs. But spending big doesn’t always mean spending smart. After three straight seasons of coming up short, fans have seen this story before—big gestures in A

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Apr 24 2026HEALTH

Why the heart fights cancer better than most organs

The heart never stops. Every second of every day, it pumps blood through miles of vessels, pushing against high pressure to keep the body alive. This relentless mechanical work turns the heart into a tough environment for cancer cells. While cancer spreads easily to organs like the lungs or liver, i

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Apr 24 2026SPORTS

Sonny Styles: More Than Just a Football Player

Sonny Styles stands out in college football, not just for his skills on the field but also for the background that shaped him. Born in Ohio in 2004, he grew up in Pickerington, a town where football isn’t just a sport—it’s a way of life. His nationality is straightforward: American, with roots deepl

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

Navy Secretary Pushed Out Over Shipbuilding Clash

The White House confirmed that Navy Secretary John Phelan was let go this week after disagreements over shipbuilding plans. Speaking to reporters, the president mentioned that Phelan was a "hard charger" but struggled to cooperate with Pentagon leaders when it came to building new ships. This brings

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