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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Cardinals Find Turf Home While Weather Hits Their Backyard

North Idaho College’s softball squad has been on a quest for a stable playing field, juggling venues from high‑school parks to the city’s own Memorial Field. This spring, a mix of mild temperatures and persistent rain forced the team to relocate their home games to an artificial turf field at the Ma

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Reality Star Shakes Up LA Mayor Race

Spencer Pratt, once known for his reality TV antics, has surged into second place in a recent poll for the Los Angeles mayoral race. The new survey from UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs shows the incumbent, Karen Bass, leading with 25% support. Pratt follows closely with 11%, pushing a celebri

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

A New Vote in a Town That Lost Its Job

A big meat plant in Lexington, Nebraska shut down at the end of January. The closure cost about 3, 200 jobs, wiping out roughly a third of the town’s people. Juan Laguna Jr. , 20, had never attended a political gathering before. He joined his family to hear Dan Osborn speak about the Senate. Osborn

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Apr 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cheap One‑Time Office 2024 for Mac and PC

People who dislike paying monthly for software can now buy a single license of Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 for just about $100. The offer replaces the usual $249. 99 price tag with a lifetime subscription that works on both Mac and Windows computers. The bundle includes the familiar tools

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Apr 04 2026HEALTH

New Deals for New Therapies: How Hospitals Can Help

Cell and gene medicines promise lasting cures, but they cost a lot upfront and their long‑term safety is still being studied. Because of this, drug makers and insurers are turning to value‑based contracts that link payment to how well the treatments actually work in real life. These agreements are g

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Planes Downed Over Iran Raise New Risks for U. S. Forces

Two American aircraft were hit by Iranian fire over the last week, creating fresh danger for U. S. personnel in the region. One incident involved a twin‑seat fighter that crashed near Tehran, while another A‑10 “Warthog” was struck after landing in Kuwait. In both cases, the pilots survived th

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Apr 04 2026HEALTH

Home Fun: How Tailored Activities Keep Seniors Happy

Older adults often feel left out when they stay at home or in care centers. Giving them activities that fit their own tastes can change that picture. A plan that uses the home setting and looks at what each person likes makes daily life more engaging. When activities match a senior’s interests, the

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Apr 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Quick Look at the Science in “Project Hail Mary”

The story opens with a scientist named Ryland Grace who is sent on a one‑way trip across the galaxy to save Earth from an alien threat. Some viewers think the film is just a fun adventure, but others argue that it mixes real science with fantasy. Because the book was written by Andy Weir, a write

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Lightweight Showdown: Two Fighters, One Unification Dream

Caroline Dubois, the WBC lightweight champ, is set to face Terri Harper, who holds the WBO title. The match will take place on Jake Paul’s MVP debut card in Kensington, a venue that already feels charged with anticipation. Both fighters are looking to move up: Dubois aims for a unification, while Ha

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Apr 04 2026CRIME

Cambodia’s Tough New Law to Crack Down on Crypto‑Powered Scams

The Cambodian National Assembly has approved a strict new law that could hand life sentences to the leaders of large online fraud rings. All 112 members voted in favor, and the bill now goes to the Senate before the king signs it. The country is trying to shut down every scam center by April,

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