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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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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Food Trucks Move Into Downtown Spokane: A Look at the New Rules

Spokane is thinking about letting food trucks set up shop in more downtown spots. The city council will discuss a small plan that could drop a $60 permit fee for trucks that stay in town more than two weeks each year. That fee is rarely used, so it would cost the city only about $500 a year to keep.

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Apr 12 2026CRYPTO

Dark‑Market Crypto: Why Big Players Need Secret Trading Rooms

Large traders in traditional finance keep their moves hidden inside special venues called dark pools, which lets them avoid tipping the market. In 2025 more than half of U. S. stock trades happened off public exchanges, showing how common this practice is. Crypto markets have never had a true dark

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Crypto Crackdown Reversed: The SEC’s New Playbook

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) once boasted about tackling crypto fraud with 583 cases and $8. 2 billion in penalties last year, claiming it stayed ahead of new threats. That image has shifted dramatically. In a fresh review for 2025, the agency admits it over‑reacted and pulls back on

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Apr 12 2026LIFESTYLE

A Grandmother’s New World

When the Taiwanese grandma turned eighty, a brief fainting spell made her uneasy. A simple low‑blood‑pressure check by the doctor was all that was needed, but her family still felt it wise to keep an old iPhone handy. She had never learned to read, so learning the four‑digit lock took a full week

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Swalwell Faces Big Push to Leave Congress Over Allegations

Eric Swalwell, a top contender for California governor, is being asked to quit his seat in the House. Some of his Democratic colleagues have spoken on TV, saying he should step down. The calls came after a woman who worked in his district office said she was sexually assaulted by him. CNN a

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

High school sports roundup: Standout performances and close games

A mix of dominant pitchers and come-from-behind wins highlighted Friday’s high school sports action. In baseball, Parker Lawson of Bay Port delivered a masterclass, striking out 14 batters while allowing just one hit as his team shut out Pulaski 3-0. Meanwhile, Green Bay Preble needed extra innings

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