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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

What parents should know about measles risks and early vaccination in Michigan

Health officials in Michigan have raised alarms about measles spreading in seven counties, with eight confirmed cases since March. Most of these cases were in Washtenaw County, and the virus seems to be moving through the area. Even though measles cases aren’t always linked to travel or other outbre

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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

Big Banks Bet on Crypto’s Future Through New Federal Rules

A group of Wall Street giants is quietly reshaping how cryptocurrencies could work in the future. Firms like Citadel, Fidelity, and Schwab have backed EDX Markets, which is now asking for a special federal banking license. Their goal? To build a system where crypto trades and holdings follow the sam

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Apr 06 2026BUSINESS

Job Fair Opens Doors for Teens with Autism in Passaic

Passaic is set to hold a special job fair for teens with autism on Saturday, April 18. Eight local businesses will be there to talk about work and give hands‑on training. The event happens during Autism Awareness Month, making it one of the first of its kind in the area. The idea started wi

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Apr 06 2026OPINION

Teaching When the World Feels Uncertain

In a typical college class, students often leave with polite thanks for the lecture that just ended. This semester’s classes are different; after discussions about digital misinformation and political lawsuits, students leave with comments like “That was depressing” or a sarcastic “Another uplifting

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Apr 06 2026SPORTS

Troy Aikman Says Early Sports Focus Can Hurt Kids

A former star quarterback, Troy Aikman, once played three sports in high school. He was a big name in football but also loved baseball and basketball. While he grew up, it was normal for kids to do several sports at once. In a recent talk on the Rushmore Podcast, Aikman shared that if he had been f

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Apr 06 2026SPORTS

Baker Mayfield: A Friend, Not a Diva

Lavonte David, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker who played alongside Baker Mayfield in 2023, shares a different view of the quarterback. He says people often misjudge Mayfield’s personality and that he is actually very modest and pleasant to be around. David admits that when Mayfield fi

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

National Money, Local Vote: A New Twist in Eau Claire Politics

The latest buzz in Eau Claire’s city council race shows that two big national groups have poured money into a local, nonpartisan election. One is the State & Local Election Alliance, and the other is the Working Families Party PAC. Together they have spent about $64, 545 on mailers, phone calls and

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Apr 06 2026SCIENCE

Fragmented Shores Boost Antibiotic Threat in Crab Gut

Habitat fragmentation, the breaking up of continuous ecosystems into smaller pieces, can change how bacteria live inside animals. In tidal mudflats, a small crab species that is central to the food chain has become a useful eye on this process. Scientists examined how different landscape patterns af

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Apr 06 2026HEALTH

Autoimmune Ailments Boost Cancer Chances, But Medicine Helps

Patients with autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis face a noticeably higher chance of developing cancer within the first year after their diagnosis. Italian researchers studied more than 356, 000 people and found a 32 % rise in cancer odds during that early period.

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Apr 06 2026HEALTH

The Forgotten Superfood in Your Fruit Bowl

Prunes often get a bad rap as the "old people’s snack" or just a quick fix for bathroom troubles. But science says this dried plum packs more than just fiber. Studies show prunes might help keep bones strong, especially for women past menopause. They’re also packed with antioxidants that could lower

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