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Apr 03 2026OPINION

Cutting Maine’s Power Bills Without a Public Utility

Maine residents are feeling the pinch of high electricity costs, and many think only public power could solve it. In reality, there are several practical steps that can lower bills for users of the two main investor‑owned companies, Central Maine Power and Versant. These ideas are already in play fo

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Sphere Shares Reach New Peak Amid Positive Outlook

Sphere’s stock price climbed to a record high after analysts released upbeat reports, drawing attention from investors. The surge came as the company announced stronger-than-expected earnings and a new product line that could expand its market share. Investors reacted quickly, pushing the shares abo

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Texas A&M and Vanderbilt Shift Games to Beat the Weather

The two teams’ weekend showdown will now finish earlier than planned. After the first game on Thursday night, officials decided to move the last two contests because rain was expected in Bryan‑College Station on Saturday. The revised schedule has a doubleheader on Friday, April 3. The first ga

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Apr 03 2026CRYPTO

Apps Hide a Stealthy Crypto‑Theft Tool

"New studies show that a recent version of the SparkCat malware has slipped into apps on both iOS and Android stores. The program masquerades as everyday utilities—messaging tools, food delivery apps—and quietly scans users’ photo libraries for images that contain cryptocurrency wallet recovery phr

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Reno’s Role in ESPN’s Early Days

In a surprising twist, the city of Reno is linked to the birth of one of America’s biggest sports networks. A new documentary called “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” will air on Monday, April 6 at 5:30 p. m. on ESPN. The film tells the story of Bill Rasmussen, who dreamed up a 24‑hour sports chann

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Cold Blast for Fat: How a Quick Chill Lowers Skin Heat

The world faces a rising tide of obesity, prompting scientists to search for safer alternatives to surgery and drugs. One promising approach is whole‑body cryostimulation, or “cryotherapy, ” where people sit in a chamber that drops temperatures to near‑freezing for just a few minutes. Researchers wa

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Apr 03 2026EDUCATION

Teenagers and the Hidden Risks of Sports Betting

In Tennessee, a high‑school senior began betting on games after seeing flashy ads that promised easy money. He spent his birthday cash on a single wager and quickly escalated to larger bets, only to find that losses piled up. The experience made him stop and worry about addiction. The problem is wi

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Caroline Dubois: A New Champion in the Making

Caroline Dubois has carved a path that echoes the bold steps of Ronda Rousey and Serena Williams. In her early years, she disguised herself as a boy to train in boxing because girls were barred from the sport. This daring move paid off, leading her to a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics and pa

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

CDC Stops Many Lab Tests for a Quick Check

The CDC has stopped more than twenty lab tests. The pause is only for a short time. Officials say they are doing a routine check to keep tests accurate. The halted tests cover many diseases. Some can be done by private labs, like chickenpox and shingles. Others are rare, such as certain parasites o

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Brain Donations: A Quiet Gap in Autism Research

Scientists say that the key to unlocking how autism works lies in studying real human brains, but most people don’t know that brain donation is a separate process from regular organ donation. In a recent survey of just over a thousand Americans, only about 15 percent knew that being an organ donor

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