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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 2026POLITICS

Balancing tech and tradition in Idaho hunting rules

Idaho recently adjusted rules about using gadgets for hunting after a quick political detour. The state wrote new tech restrictions last year, banning drones, heat sensors, night vision, and live-streaming trail cameras during fall and early winter. These rules were meant to protect fair chase princ

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Sports roundup: How local teams performed last weekend

Baseball saw some big wins last Saturday. Bay Port crushed De Pere in two straight games, scoring nine runs in the first match and five in the second. Pitcher Quinn Boeckman held his own early on, while Parker Broehm and Ethan Hawley stepped up later. Meanwhile, Notre Dame completely shut out Green

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Swalwell's Campaign Faces Fresh Legal Heat Over Old Issues

Political scandals often follow candidates longer than campaign promises do. In California’s crowded governor race, one candidate now has serious questions to answer about how he handled household staff and campaign cash. Federal complaints suggest irregularities in his wife’s immigration status and

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Apr 13 2026LIFESTYLE

Why our bodies never seem to match our expectations — and why that’s okay

Growing up surrounded by sisters often means noticing differences more than similarities. One of those differences was how their bodies looked compared to mine — especially my stomach, which never felt flat no matter how hard I tried. I spent years feeling frustrated, believing my body didn’t meet t

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Understanding measles protection in kids after early vaccination

Vaccination experts worry about kids catching measles before they get their shots. That’s why some countries give the first measles vaccine at just six months instead of the usual twelve. South Africa tested this idea by giving babies their first dose at six months and a booster at one year. The goa

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

How a common food contaminant may harm your liver without you knowing

A mold byproduct called deoxynivalenol, or DON for short, shows up in spoiled grains like wheat and corn more often than people think. Scientists now suspect this invisible pollutant doesn’t just give you a stomachache—it might quietly push a damaged liver toward worse trouble. While doctors already

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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 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin buzz: ETH buy, price predictions, and China’s app crackdown

This week in crypto wasn’t just about price swings—it was a mix of big bets, identity mysteries, and tech clashes. One company went all-in on Ethereum, snapping up over 71, 000 coins in a single move. That’s like buying a mansion in Monopoly while everyone else is still trading houses. The company’s

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Ride‑Share Fees: A City Council’s New Twist on Driver Income

The city council is once again stirring debate with a fresh proposal that could change how ride‑share companies split fares. Two council members—one from District 2 and another from District 3—are looking at ways to cap the portion of fares that Uber and Lyft keep, hoping to leave drivers with a lar

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