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Apr 11 2026CRIME

Man Arrested After $5 Million Pandemic Loan Scam

A man from West Bloomfield, Michigan, was taken into custody on Friday after authorities say he stole more than five million dollars from the government by filing fake applications for pandemic aid. The suspect, Randon “Romero” Williams, 40, faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering. He al

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Health Fraud Probe Revisited: New York Numbers and Medicare Moves

New York’s Medicaid fraud investigation has shifted its focus after a miscalculation was discovered. Earlier, officials claimed about five million residents were receiving personal‑care assistance out of a state population of 6. 8 million Medicaid users, suggesting an alarming rate of misuse. A la

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Health Breakthrough: A TV Host’s Journey With Hashimoto’s

A former host of a popular home‑makeover show recently shared that her struggle with Hashimoto’s disease has improved dramatically. She revealed on social media that her thyroid antibody count, once as high as 5 000 in October, has fallen to just 257 after a year of careful changes. She cut her s

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

New Mexican Food Spot Set to Open in Medford

A new Mexican grill will soon open its second branch on 495 Riverside Ave. in Medford’s Wellington area, taking over a former Smashburger site that shut down last January after more than ten years. The owners, led by Marycela Rodenzo, have secured a Common Victualler License from the city council, w

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Apr 11 2026SCIENCE

Artemis II Returns: Where, When and How to Watch

The Orion capsule carrying NASA’s Artemis II crew will re‑enter the atmosphere from its 10‑day lunar journey and splash down near San Diego. The re‑entry is scheduled for about 4:54 p. m. , when the craft will be roughly 400, 000 feet high. By 5:07 p. m. , it should land in the ocean roughly 50 to 6

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Export Hurdles Block Trump’s AI Chip Push

The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security is a small office that holds the power to approve or deny the sale of U. S. technology overseas. It is now tangled in paperwork that could slow down President Trump’s plan to sell more AI chips abroad. The bureau is busy reviewing requests

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Apr 11 2026CRIME

Woman fights back against daylight attack in Santa Ana

A young woman in Santa Ana barely avoided what could have been a dangerous kidnapping while walking to her car one morning. Security footage caught the moment a man hiding behind a tree grabbed her arm as she turned to respond to someone calling out to her. Instead of freezing in fear, she reacted f

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Apr 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Beauty Buys to Grab During the Next Big Sephora Sale

Big beauty sales often leave shoppers scrolling endlessly through endless options. Instead of guessing what’s worth the hype, it helps to know which products actually deliver. For the 2026 Sephora sale, certain picks stand out—not just because they’re popular, but because they solve real problems. T

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Do neck scans always catch hidden spine injuries?

When someone gets hurt in a bad fall or crash, doctors first check for neck injuries using a CT scan. This scan is fast and shows broken bones clearly. But sometimes, patients still feel pain even after a clean CT result. So hospitals often order an MRI next, hoping to find soft tissue damage that t

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Apr 10 2026CELEBRITIES

How Jack Nicklaus’s Upbringing Shaped a Golf Legend

Jack Nicklaus, better known as the “Golden Bear, ” grew up in the quiet suburb of Upper Arlington, Ohio, where family and community played big roles in his life. Born in 1940, he didn’t just inherit a knack for golf—he showed early talent in multiple sports, proving his natural ability wasn’t limite

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