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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

A New Smart Bandage That Fights Infection and Speeds Up Healing

Wound care just got an upgrade. Scientists have created a flexible bandage-like material that not only sticks to skin but also fights bacteria and helps wounds heal faster. This isn’t just a regular dressing—it’s a smart patch packed with tiny particles that heat up when exposed to light, killing ge

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Farewell to a Waltham Favorite: The Federal’s Seven-Year Run Ends

Waltham’s dining scene just lost a staple after seven years. The Federal, a spot known for its seafood and steak, shut down recently citing steep costs that made staying open unsustainable. Opened in 2018, the restaurant called itself a seafood and chophouse, serving dishes like fresh oysters, crab

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Apr 02 2026EDUCATION

Future‑Proofing Work: How New Tech Is Changing Jobs

Work is shifting faster than ever. New tools let people do tasks from any place, so companies can hire talent worldwide instead of staying in one city. This change means workers need new skills, and employers must adapt their training. One major driver is automation. Robots and smart software can n

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Apr 02 2026OPINION

Health Cuts Hit Women Hard

Women depend on programs like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to stay healthy. Recent changes by the Trump administration threaten that safety net. The new law slashes Medicaid funding, which could cost over ten million people their insurance. It also forces many rural hospitals and cl

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Stretching Matters: Why It Should Join Your Workout Routine

When you hit the gym or go for a run, doctors say don’t skip stretching. It keeps your muscles flexible and helps joints move smoothly. There are two main kinds of stretching. One is static, where you hold a position for a while, like the stretches in school gym class. The other is dynamic, which i

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Mar 30 2026FINANCE

Inverse ETF Wins as Crypto Giants Slip

When Coinbase, Nebius and IREN all fell sharply last week, traders who had bet against them made big money. The drops were steep: Coinbase lost more than 15 percent, Nebius slipped about 13 percent and IREN fell around 16 percent. These falls did not hurt everyone; they helped inverse ETFs tha

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Mar 30 2026FINANCE

Crypto Stocks Near Bottom Before Earnings

Wall Street research firm Bernstein thinks crypto‑linked shares are close to a bottom as the market heads into first‑quarter earnings. The sector has lost about 60 % of its value since reaching highs in October 2025, creating large opportunities for investors. Geopolitical tensions and short‑term

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Mar 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Crypto Money Helps Buy Cheap Drones for Russia and Iran

When people want to buy a cheap drone online, it is hard for governments to know who bought it and why. The new study shows that groups connected to Russia and Iran are using digital money, or crypto, to pay for these drones. Crypto is recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain. By looking a

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Thrilling Skies: A Pilot Who Loves Storms

Wayne Sand, an 85‑year‑old veteran of Vietnam and a seasoned pilot, has spent his life flying where most would turn away. From the moment he first saw a crop‑duster low over Montana’s grass airstrip, he knew his future lay in the sky. A young man with little money, Sand worked any job he could find

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Microbes and bugs: How gut bacteria change infection risks in fruit flies

When tiny fruit flies eat, their gut bacteria might help decide whether they survive an infection or not. Scientists studied four types of these flies by messing with their tiny gut communities. First they weakened the bacteria living inside some of the flies. Then they exposed all the flies to harm

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