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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Airport shops keep local names alive but not their original essence

Portland’s airport now has two new small shops that borrow names from local businesses. One is called Sheridan Fruit Company, named after a grocery that closed in February after 110 years. The other is Topaz Farm, a nod to a farm on Sauvie Island that reopened in 2020 under a new label. Both shops s

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Apr 24 2026LIFESTYLE

Why celebrities are showing their plastic surgery scars online

The trend of celebrities posting their surgical scars and recovery details online has become a new normal. Gone are the days when stars kept their cosmetic procedures a secret. Now, they freely share pre-surgery markings, post-op bruises, and even the stitches that freshen their faces. This openness

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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 2026FINANCE

Game Company Shares Jump on Strong Earnings

A gaming business just beat Wall Street's expectations by a wide margin. The company reported adjusted earnings of 11 cents per share compared to the 7 cent estimate. Revenue also came in higher than expected at $1. 77 billion versus a $1. 75 billion forecast. This double beat sent shares up nearly

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Apr 24 2026FINANCE

What’s Next for Microchip’s Stock After Big Gains?

Microchip Technology, a major player in making tiny but powerful chips, is about to share its latest money numbers for the quarter ending in March 2026. The company, worth nearly $45 billion, sells everything from microcontrollers to memory chips used in cars, phones, and industrial machines. Over t

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Apr 24 2026HEALTH

How Traditions Shape Health in Dagestan

In Dagestan, people stay healthier partly because of strong community bonds. Traditional lifestyles, family values, and religious practices play a big role in daily habits. These cultural factors help maintain low sickness rates even in places where modern healthcare isn’t always easy to reach. A re

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Teens and AI: How parents can now peek at chat topics

Meta’s latest update lets parents check the general themes their teens discuss with AI, but not the exact chats. A new "Insights" section appears in the supervision tools, listing categories like School, Entertainment, or Health and Wellbeing. Think of it as a weekly summary of conversation buckets

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Apr 24 2026BUSINESS

A Cleveland bar is packing up after just one year

A sports bar in Cleveland called The W is closing its doors after just twelve months in the Gordon Square area. The announcement came with a short but excited social media post: “Big moves coming, Cleveland. ” The owners plan to shut down the current location on May 3rd, but they’re not leaving the

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Apr 24 2026CRYPTO

How a $292 million hack forced DeFi into quick action mode

The recent $292 million exploit in decentralized finance (DeFi) wasn’t just another crypto headline—it exposed how fragile these systems can be when trust breaks. The attack centered on rsETH, a token that represents staked ether, and left Aave—the biggest lending platform in DeFi—with a massive gap

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Apr 24 2026CRYPTO

Why a big Ethereum freeze is making people doubt crypto’s core promise

When a big hack happened on Arbitrum this week, the team in charge didn’t stay quiet. They locked up more than $71 million worth of stolen Ethereum right away. That sounds smart—stopping thieves isn’t usually controversial. But what they did next reveals a quiet truth about modern crypto: even syste

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