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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Car and Driver for City Council Leader

The mayor’s council chief has asked the city to give her a personal car and driver for official trips. She says it would save time and let her focus on meetings instead of traffic. Some council members worry about spending taxpayers’ money on a luxury vehicle for one person. They argue that the c

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Surveillance of Antibiotic Use in Developing Nations

In many countries with limited resources, doctors and pharmacists lack reliable data about how medicines are used. Without this information, it is hard to see where antibiotics are overused or where bacteria have become resistant. A new project plans to fix this by linking two digital tools: e

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Apr 28 2026CRYPTO

Israel Launches First Shekel‑Backed Stablecoin

The Israeli regulator has given the green light for a new stablecoin tied to its national currency. Bits of Gold, a Tel Aviv‑based crypto exchange, received permission after a two‑year review and trial run. The token, named BILS, works on the Solana blockchain. Fireblocks helped secure it a

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Apr 28 2026CRYPTO

Fast USDT Payments Now Five Times Quicker on BSC and Ethereum

A crypto payment platform has cut the time it takes to send and receive USDT by five times on two of the biggest blockchains. The change helps businesses that use stablecoins for everyday sales and payouts, giving them smoother operations and fewer delays. The speed boost applies to both incoming

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Apr 28 2026SPORTS

Patriots Linebacker Skips Ankle Surgery, Keeps the Game Going

Robert Spillane hurt his ankle early in the Patriots’ AFC title win over Denver. He tried to stay on the field, but had to leave when pain got worse. The injury could have hurt him in the Super Bowl two weeks later, so he was listed on the injury report. Yet he played against Seattle and made four t

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Sam Neill's Surprise Cure: From Chemo to CAR T-Cell Therapy

Sam Neill, the well‑known actor, recently revealed that he is now cancer‑free after a new medical approach helped him survive. He had been battling angioimmunoblastic T‑cell lymphoma for about five years, first discovered during a tour for “Jurassic World Dominion. ” While undergoing standard

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Apr 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

IREN Shifts From Bitcoin Mining to AI Cloud, Stock Target Adjusted

Irene’s stock rating dropped from $125 to $100 per share after analysts noted the company is moving away from cryptocurrency mining toward large‑scale artificial intelligence services. The change does not signal a decline in IREN’s AI plans, but reflects two separate issues: the company is cutting b

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

New Tool Helps Control Fecal Leakage

Fecal leakage, known as fecal incontinence, touches a large group of adults and can ruin everyday life. Traditional surgery is expensive and risky, so doctors have tried simpler devices to keep people comfortable. Scientists tested a fresh anal insert in a study that randomly gave some patients the

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Chaos Behind Climate Reports

The next big climate study, called the Seventh Assessment Report or AR7, is supposed to be finished by 2029 for a major global meeting. But the group that writes it, the IPCC, is stuck in Bangkok where member countries could not agree on a timetable. This marks the fifth time in a row that the sched

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Violence Rises as Colombia Prepares for May Vote

Colombia’s southwest has seen a sharp increase in violent incidents right before the upcoming presidential election. Since last Friday, armed groups have carried out 26 attacks using explosives and drones. One of the most severe blasts struck a highway between Cali and Popayan on Saturday, kil

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