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Apr 14 2026OPINION

Local news in New Jersey is fading—and that could hurt democracy

New Jersey is losing its local journalists faster than almost any other state. Right now, the Garden State has the fewest reporters per person in the whole country. That means fewer people showing up to city council meetings, fewer reporters digging into school budget cuts, and fewer voices keeping

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

Watch out: Spicy food bowls from social media could be risky business

Never judge a dish by its bright TikTok colors. West-central Illinois food safety teams recently noticed a sharp rise in “spicy bowls” popping up online. These meals mix pickled veggies, eggs, protein, bold spices, and plenty of hot sauce into a single colorful bowl. What started as a kitchen experi

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Apr 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Free stuff gone wrong: when generosity bites back

Neighbors can surprise you in the worst ways when free stuff enters the picture. Take the case of someone who offered a bright yellow paint can on a local app. A neighbor grabbed it for her front door, then demanded a full refund for the "wrong color, " claiming it ruined her curb appeal. Instead of

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Apr 14 2026FINANCE

Nigeria’s Fuel Price Jump Forces a Sharp Turn in Economic Plans

Nigeria is scrambling to adjust its economic recovery plan after fuel prices spiked over 50% since the Iran conflict began. The sudden price jump, from around 880 naira to 1, 330 naira per liter, has made life harder for normal Nigerians and small businesses struggling to keep up. Even though the co

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Apr 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nielsen Picks New Measurement Chief to Push Media Tech Forward

Nielsen has named Roberto Ruiz the leader of its Measurement Science division, a move aimed at sharpening the company’s tools for tracking how people watch shows and use media. Ruiz, who spent nearly twenty years at Univision and later TelevisaUnivision in top research posts, will guide the desig

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Golf’s big move to Frisco and why Texas is the new green giant

Next year, Frisco will host one of golf’s biggest events for the first time in over six decades. The PGA Championship’s arrival in the Dallas-Fort Worth area isn’t just about sports—it’s a business boom in the making. With a brand-new 660-acre golf complex, the region is positioning itself as a majo

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

GOP’s New Mexico struggles: What went wrong and why it matters

New Mexico used to have a strong Republican presence. Back in the late 2000s, the party had a senator, two U. S. House members, a mayor of Albuquerque, and a governor. But over time, things changed. Democrats became more organized, while Republicans lost their edge. Even though more New Mexicans reg

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Apr 13 2026EDUCATION

Big promises, messy reality: Why NYC's class-size plan is hitting limits

New York City keeps trying to shrink class sizes—because who wouldn’t want that? But here’s the catch: the plan assumes there’s room to make it happen. And there isn’t. Schools are packed, buildings are old, and new ones take years to build. Not to mention finding land in a crowded city is like winn

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Apr 12 2026HEALTH

Real‑Time Tracking of Newborn Care

Newborn care in the delivery room shapes a baby’s future health. Yet, the notes that doctors and nurses write about each moment are usually finished after the event has passed. This delay makes the records vague, uneven and sometimes wrong. Accurate, live data is needed to guide decisions and improv

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Election buzz in Nebraska’s District 5

Nebraska’s District 5, covering parts of southern Lincoln and rural Southeast Nebraska, will have a new board member this year. The current seat holder, Kirk Penner, has chosen not to run again, opening the field for fresh voices. The candidates bring diverse backgrounds. One contender is 59 years

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