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Apr 06 2026CELEBRITIES

Royal Easter plans: who showed up and who didn’t

Every year, the British royal family heads to Windsor Castle for Easter Matins at St George’s Chapel. In 2024 the line-up was missing some usual faces. King Charles III and Queen Camilla were there, as were Prince William, Catherine, and their three kids. The Dean of Windsor greeted them warmly; Cam

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Neighbor turns wheelchair ramp into concrete block, sparking legal battle over accessibility

A man spent $6, 000 to install a sturdy aluminum wheelchair ramp for his paralyzed father, only to return home and find a neighbor had poured concrete over the folding sections. The neighbor claimed the ramp looked "depressing" and hurt the upscale appearance of their historic street. She locked the

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Timely Physio Care for Prostate Cancer Patients

People who are fighting prostate cancer often find that getting physiotherapy when they need it is very important, yet the reality shows a clear gap. The study looked at how patients in both city and countryside hospitals experience the chance to see a physiotherapist, whether they can join sessi

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Healthy Habits Cut Colon Cancer Risk

Eating a diet rich in whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, and fatty fish can lower the chance of getting colon cancer. Studies show that snacking on at least 90 grams of whole grains each day can cut risk by about 17 %. Fiber helps keep the gut moving, feeds good bacteria, and stops

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Rethinking Cravings: How Your Brain Learns to Prefer Healthier Foods

Many people feel stuck between wanting healthy meals and being pulled toward salty snacks or sweet treats without thinking. These preferences didn’t start randomly—they’re shaped by years of eating foods designed to hijack your brain’s reward system. Ultra-processed foods flood your body with artifi

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Apr 05 2026FINANCE

Stock Markets Rise Despite Hidden Unease in Oil and Bitcoin

On a spring day in April 2026, stock markets on Wall Street experienced their best trading session in months. The Dow Jones shot up over 1, 100 points, the S&P 500 climbed nearly 3%, and the Nasdaq surged almost 4%. Traders celebrated what they called a breakthrough, believing the conflict between t

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Apr 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Massachusetts Shares 27, 000 Devices to Boost Digital Access

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Broadband Institute has rolled out nearly 27, 000 internet‑enabled gadgets through its Connected and Online Program. The effort includes a distribution of 1, 000 devices to six community groups in Agawam, Holyoke and Longmeadow. In Hampshire County, ei

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Maine Hospitals Need Teamwork, Not Slower Payouts

The Bangor Daily News board has backed a bill that would slow how fast commercial insurers pay Maine hospitals. The trustees of St. Joseph Healthcare, who also run the hospital, say this plan could hurt an already weak system. Hospitals in Maine barely stay afloat. The state is 46th out of every U.

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Gas Tax Pause? A Short‑Term Fix, Long‑Term Cost

Washington’s gas price is high. AAA says the average was $5. 30 last week, far above the national mean of $3. 98. The state’s tax is 55. 4 cents per gallon, the third highest in the U. S. , plus a federal tax of 18. 4 cents. A yearly 2 % bump on July 1 is built in to help counter inflation. Washingt

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Apr 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Music Fans Pay Extra to See Jungle’s Mix of Old and New

Jungle’s upcoming tour offers a mix of old favorites and one slower new single, “Carry On. ” Their sound blends soul, disco, and funk—styles that made hits like “Casio” and “Back On 74” famous. But some fans might notice the new track feels different from the high-energy anthems they love. While old

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