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Apr 14 2026SPORTS

Game scores and schedules to kick off Vermont’s 2026 spring sports week

Vermont’s high school teams are back on the field this spring, with scores, schedules, and fresh matchups to watch. Baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track, and Ultimate all see action, giving athletes and fans plenty to follow. Coaches share results quickly so families can track their teams wit

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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

BAC chemicals may block brain hormone production

Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is a common cleaning agent that can also act as a preservative in many everyday items. Recent research shows that BAC can interfere with an enzyme called 5α‑reductase 1, which is essential for turning testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the brain. The study tes

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Apr 13 2026FINANCE

Governments, Elections and Bank Behaviour in MENA

In many countries, banks act like the nervous system of the economy. If they misbehave, the whole country can feel pain. Researchers wanted to see what makes banks act well or poorly, especially in the Middle East and North Africa. They looked at ten commercial banks from 2015 to 2020, all of whi

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

“Bleach” Fans Get a Short‑Term Cinema Treat

A limited run in U. S. theaters will let viewers catch the first three episodes of “Bleach: Thousand‑Year Blood War – The Calamity” from June 25 to 29. Both subtitled and dubbed versions will be shown, giving everyone a chance to see the action on the big screen before the season hits TV and streami

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Stay Alert: Ticks Are Back in the Backyard

The spring heat is inviting people and their dogs to explore parks, but a quiet threat lurks in the tall grass. Since 2020, Alexandria has recorded more cases of Lyme disease, a bacterial illness that spreads when a blacklegged deer tick bites. Symptoms start with fever and fatigue, then a red r

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Rangers Face A’s: Who Wins the Betting Battle?

The Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics will clash in a four‑game stretch that starts on Monday night at Sutter Health Park. Both teams sit at 8–7, but the A’s have been on a hot streak, winning five straight games, including a 1‑0 victory over the Mets where their pitching shut out the oppositi

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Classic Crime Thriller Still Thrills on Prime

Prime Video offers a lineup of crime thrillers that keeps viewers hooked, yet one film from 2010 continues to shine brighter than newer releases. The platform’s constant stream of fresh originals and movies means old titles can easily be forgotten, but this particular movie stands out even after six

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Venezuela's Oil Mess: Can Change Actually Happen?

A Venezuelan oil executive once trusted the system—until it turned against him. In 2017, Gustavo Cárdenas (name changed for clarity) landed a top job at Citgo, the U. S. arm of Venezuela’s state oil company. Just months later, he was arrested in Caracas, thrown into a military prison, and convicted

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Season Drops Soon: What’s Coming in Torchlight: Infinite’s Next Update

The latest season of Torchlight: Infinite arrives on April 17, bringing a fresh batch of updates. Unlike past seasons, this one focuses on a unique progression system tied to special statues scattered across the Otherworld. Players won’t just grind monsters for loot—they’ll need to hunt down and act

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday Night Live takes on witness descriptions after a pretend crime

A recent Saturday Night Live sketch turned the usual idea of crime witness descriptions upside down by making them a punchline. Actor Colman Domingo played a teacher who watched an armed robbery with students, then struggled to give police useful details. Instead of focusing on the robber’s face or

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