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Apr 24 2026FINANCE

Santa Rosa's Budget Struggle: Why Cutting Services May Not Be the Only Answer

Santa Rosa's financial problems didn't appear overnight. Over the past three years, the city has watched its sales tax income shrink steadily, a trend that mirrors broader changes in how people shop. More purchases happen online now, and spending has shifted from goods to services, leaving local sto

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Apr 24 2026HEALTH

How supervision helps child healthcare workers do better work

Around the world, many hospitals rely on supervision to improve how doctors and nurses care for sick children. But does supervision actually work on its own, or does it need extra help like feedback or training sessions? A big study looked at 5, 311 clinics in eight different countries to find out.

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

Money matters in the 2026 midterms – here’s what the numbers really show

The race for Congress in 2026 isn’t just about who voters like— it’s about who can raise the most cash. Right now, Democrats have an edge in key Senate races, pulling in more donations than Republicans in seven Republican-held seats. Younger candidates are shaking things up by raising big money from

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

Pump prices and court battles: Why climate lawsuits are costing everyone

Gas prices have jumped to over four dollars a gallon, and Americans feel it every time they fill up. While war and supply issues get blamed, a growing wave of state lawsuits against energy companies is adding hidden costs. Cities like Baltimore and green groups such as the Sierra Club argue these bu

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Apr 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Saving a lake: why Utah’s new water rules could make a difference

For years, people living near the Great Salt Lake barely noticed it shrinking. The smell and dust storms felt like normal parts of life in northern Utah. But as the water vanished, so did the lake’s hidden value—supporting wildlife, local jobs, and even the air people breathe. Instead of waiting for

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

Banks face scrutiny over wildfire aid in California

After meetings with local leaders, a former U. S. president turned his attention to financial institutions following California’s 2025 wildfires. During a public statement, he called out Wells Fargo specifically, arguing that lending practices made recovery harder for families who lost homes. He cla

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Apr 24 2026OPINION

Do Transgender Athletes Really Threaten Girls' Sports?

Back in 1972, the U. S. made a big promise: no one should miss out on school activities just because of their gender. Title IX was created to keep that promise, especially in sports. For over 50 years, it worked pretty well. But now, some people are acting like the sky is falling because a tiny numb

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Apr 24 2026HEALTH

Breathing Right While Running: What Really Works

Running advice floods social media, but few tips get as much attention as "breathe through your nose. " The idea isn’t new, but it gained momentum after a popular book linked modern breathing habits to poor health. Some runners swear by nose-only breathing to improve endurance and oxygen efficiency.

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI theft puts America's tech edge at risk

America's top AI labs are warning that foreign hackers are quietly draining their most advanced work. Instead of breaking into systems with guns blazing, these attackers use a smarter trick: they steal the output of AI systems to rebuild weaker copies. The process, called "industrial distillation, "

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Apr 24 2026EDUCATION

South Carolina’s top teacher teaches science—and life lessons

Dr. Christie Palladino didn’t set out to win awards. She started as a doctor fixing hearts and delivering babies. Then she switched to classrooms, where she now shapes young minds instead of presiding over them. This week, the state named her South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year for 2027. The announ

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