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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Supplier Fires Former Manager While Denying Tech Leak

GPTC, a main supplier for TSMC’s CoWoS packaging, says it has not shared any key technology with China. The company issued a statement through the stock market bulletin, confirming no leaks were found after rumors spread. At the same time, GPTC has taken legal action against its ex‑General Manager,

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

PlayStation Prices Jump Again: What’s Really Going On?

Sony lifted the price of its flagship console, the PlayStation 5, from $499 to $649 in April. This is the second big hike within a year, raising the cost by about 30 percent. The move has sparked debate among gamers who see it as a sign of corporate greed. The explanation offered by Sony points to

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Graduates Celebrate New Leadership Path

The Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn hosted a special ceremony where 23 new leaders received their plaques. Among them was the chamber’s president, Andrea Fulks, who praised the program for its strong turnout and meaningful impact. She joined the course to learn what future participants experienc

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Hidden Costs in Health Plans: Why Employers Should Take Charge

Employers often feel helpless when it comes to high health insurance bills. A fresh look shows that the real problem lies in how claims data is handled by middlemen. If companies could see every claim that goes through their plans, they would know which doctors and hospitals give the best value.

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Apr 25 2026WEATHER

Storms Hit Eastern Michigan, Then a Dry Weekend and Mild Spring Ahead

Eastern Michigan faces a small chance of strong winds this afternoon. Forecasts say that areas east of I‑75, including Saginaw, the Thumb, Flint, Detroit and Ann Arbor, could see gusts up to 60 mph. The worst of the storms will arrive when temperatures are highest, between 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. In nor

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Apr 25 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin and Cybersecurity: A New Question

Scaramucci asked on X why Bitcoin, a possible tool to protect against AI threats, might be worth as much as gold. Gold is valued at about $30 trillion. Bitcoin’s market cap is only around $1. 5 trillion now, after reaching a high of about $2. 4 trillion in October 2025. People replied with many ide

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Apr 25 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Could Reach $145, 000 by 2026 – A Bold Forecast

A financial analyst recently claimed that Bitcoin might hit $145, 000 before the end of 2026. He pointed out that the Federal Reserve is adding about $40 billion to its balance sheet each month, even though people worry about inflation. When the new Fed chair is confirmed, he expects the same

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Apr 25 2026ENVIRONMENT

A New Plant‑Based Show Gets Local Support

Healdsburg’s Little Saint, a 100% plant‑based eatery that opened on Earth Day 2022, is backing a fresh cooking series called “Climate Kitchen. ” The show will be hosted by Maggie Baird, who runs the nonprofit Support + Feed and is known for promoting vegan options worldwide. The restaurant’s owne

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Apr 25 2026SCIENCE

New Tongue Cancer Subtypes Revealed by DNA Fingerprints

A recent study looked at the DNA of people with mouth cancer to find hidden patterns. Researchers used data from many patients, focusing on those whose tumors were not linked to smoking, drinking or HPV infection. They found that the way cancer cells change their DNA depends on where in the mouth th

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

How a 26-year-old suitcase mystery finally got solved

Back in 1998, two suitcases full of human remains turned up in Ohio within a week of each other. Kids playing near Dover Township found the first one containing a pelvis and a leg. A second suitcase appeared nearby with a torso inside. No one knew who the person was or how they died. Fingerprints on

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