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Apr 23 2026HEALTH

Where Measles Cases Are Rising in New Jersey—and Why Vaccines Matter

New Jersey is joining other states in setting up teams to boost public health efforts, especially after recent shifts in national health guidelines. These groups help share knowledge and tools to track and control diseases like measles, which has been popping up in pockets around the country. The s

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Apr 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

What monitors can do now—and why it matters

Monitors used to be simple. Resolution went up. Refresh rates climbed slowly. Panel tech improved bit by bit. Upgrades felt predictable, almost boring. That’s not the case anymore. A wave of new display tech is reshaping what screens can handle and how people use them. OLED panels are leaving gamin

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Colorado Considers Rules Against Price Tricks That Watch Your Every Move

Colorado lawmakers are trying to stop companies from spying on shoppers just to charge more. A proposed bill, HB 1210, would ban the use of algorithms that adjust prices for groceries, hotels, and other goods based on personal data. The idea is to prevent stores from charging one person more because

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Empty Storefronts Grow at Towson Mall as Shops Exit

Towson Town Center now has one in four storefronts sitting empty. Stoney River Steakhouse plans to shut its doors on June 26, joining Apple, Capitol Luggage, Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama, and Madewell, which all left recently. The exodus shows how malls everywhere face a triple threat: shoppers now

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Behind the Scenes of the Kennedy Center Makeover

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is about to close for two years starting this summer, and the public is getting its first real look at why. Officials claim the renovations are long overdue, pointing to crumbling infrastructure like broken cooling systems and rusted support beams.

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Apr 23 2026WEATHER

Nevada’s 2026 Summer Weather: What the Forecast Hints At

Nevada’s weather is famous for throwing surprises, even in summer. One day might feel like a desert oven, and the next could bring sudden rain or even snow in the mountains. Many locals joke that stepping outside without checking the forecast first is like playing weather roulette. The Old Farmer’s

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Apr 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Life on the High‑End Flight: A Story of Fame and Controversy

A man who once lived in the shadows of diplomacy now lives under bright lights. He is the son of a former Iranian ambassador, but his own story has taken a very different turn. In late March he was filmed stepping onto a private jet, ready for a weekend in Ibiza. The video quickly spread online. He

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Health Secretary Promises to Release Vaccine‑Contract Details

Robert Kennedy, the U. S. Health Secretary, told senators that he plans to hand over a contract belonging to anti‑vaccine activist David Geier before the week ends. Geier works as a contractor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although he is listed in the Department of Health an

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Drones Take the Lead in Detroit Police Work

The idea of using flying robots to help police has grown as the machines become smarter. In Macomb County, officials are testing a brand called Skydio. These drones can hover for half an hour and travel up to three miles without needing a pilot on the ground. When someone reported a broken‑in

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

SpaceMobile’s FCC OK Boosts Stock, While a Satellite Glitch Highlights Risks

The U. S. regulator has just cleared SpaceMobile to launch up to 248 satellites that will hand out cellular internet straight to phones. The move lets the company use low‑band frequencies, 700 MHz and 800 MHz, together with major carriers like Verizon, AT&T and FirstNet. Because of this approval, th

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