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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 2026CRIME

A Troubling Incident at a Local McDonald’s

A 35‑year‑old man from Portland has been charged with multiple bias‑crime offenses after an angry confrontation at a McDonald’s on March 18. Police say he approached a Hispanic patron outside the restaurant and demanded that the man perform 100 burpees. The confrontation quickly escalated when the s

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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 2026POLITICS

How student loan fraud got harder and cheaper for taxpayers

In 2025 the U. S. government put stricter rules on who could receive federal student money. Before, almost anyone could fill out a simple form and claim aid without proving who they were. Cheaters took advantage, costing taxpayers about a billion dollars each year. Now every first-time applicant mus

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Apr 05 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Faces Under the Lens: A New Take on Beauty Talk

In a world where scrolling feels endless, one trend stands out: people breaking down the looks of famous actresses. Instead of glamorous red‑carpet shots, they show side‑by‑side pictures—one from years ago and one recent. A person who claims to be a medical professional, or just an enthusiastic fan,

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Apr 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Underwater Robot Keeps Its Course With Smart Data Tricks

The article shows how a fully powered underwater robot can stay on its planned path even when the sea throws it around. Instead of relying only on a fixed mathematical model, the robot learns its own dynamics while it moves. A real‑time updating scheme refits the model each time new data arriv

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Apr 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart tools for Apple IT teams to work faster

Managing Apple devices in a company used to mean sitting at a desk all day dealing with spreadsheets and confusing software. But IT teams need a better way to handle routine tasks while they’re on the move. PocketMDM turns an iPhone into a simple control panel for common device management jobs. Inst

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Apr 05 2026LIFESTYLE

Why Portland’s dining scene forgets the locals

Portland keeps chasing the next trendy food idea, but most new spots skip the basics. They push small dishes at high prices, packed with ingredients no one actually picks up at the grocery store. The tables fill up on weekends with tourists taking photos, while weeknights sit empty because the crowd

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Teens are really into this Aussie school show for a reason

A new Australian series has quietly become a hit with young audiences. It’s not just another teen drama—it actually talks about real problems kids face today. The story follows Amerie, a sharp-witted student who teams up with her best friend Harper to uncover the chaos at their Sydney school. What s

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