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Apr 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Storm warning closes key route to Yosemite

A stretch of road leading into a popular national park has shut down after heavy rain and warnings of landslides made travel unsafe. The closure covers a 10-mile section of State Route 140 in Mariposa County, cutting off access from Midpines to El Portal at 7 p. m. on Monday. Officials say the move

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Apr 21 2026OPINION

Hospitals on the Edge: How Funding Cuts Are Shaping Care

The past year saw warnings about hospital finances becoming unstable, and those concerns are now reality. A major federal bill has cut healthcare funding by up to $25 billion each year, with some local systems facing losses over $100 million annually. Hospitals that serve the most vulnerable are hit

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Apr 21 2026LIFESTYLE

Making Home Parties Easy and Fun

People often feel nervous about throwing a get‑together at home because they think everything has to be perfect. Yet experts say that the real benefit of hosting is the chance for people to connect, and that stress can be cut down by focusing on interaction instead of flawless food or décor. Lone

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Apr 21 2026OPINION

The slow rise of artists who never saw their fame

Many creative minds toiled in obscurity before their work shaped history. A novelist spent over a decade crafting a story that now fills classrooms worldwide. A painter spent years on canvases that collectors now pay fortunes to own. Neither lived long enough to witness how their art changed the wor

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Apr 21 2026CELEBRITIES

Five Runners with Wild Stories Taking on the Boston Marathon in 2026

The Boston Marathon isn't just about fast times and elite runners. Some of this year's participants are bringing personal missions that go far beyond the finish line. Take Chelsea Clinton, for example. The former First Daughter isn't just running for fun—she's been preparing for years, proving that

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Apr 21 2026CELEBRITIES

Christina Applegate’s honest talk on living with multiple sclerosis

Christina Applegate shared a quick update online this week rather than staying silent. At 54, the actor shared a moment of thanks for the support she’s received. Multiple sclerosis has been part of her life since 2021, a disease that doesn’t stop even when people whisper about hospital stays. Her me

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Apr 21 2026SCIENCE

The Hidden Partnership Between Ocean Creatures and Tiny Bacteria

Scientists have long wondered how ocean animals and microbes work together. Some research says these relationships follow a pattern where closely related animals share similar bacteria. But earlier studies didn’t always agree on this idea. Now, a new study takes a closer look at one group of bacteri

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Apr 21 2026EDUCATION

Schooling Beyond the Classroom: California’s Creative Learning Experiment

When the pandemic turned classrooms into screens, many parents hurried to find alternatives that didn’t leave their children staring at a laptop all day. One family in Southern California decided to take learning into their own hands. They blended homeschooling with small-group teaching, focusing on

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Healthcare Sticker Shock: Why New Drugs Cost So Much, Even with Price Talks

Drug prices have been climbing again, even after some big promises about keeping costs down. A recent Senate report dug into how companies that struck deals with the White House still hiked prices on hundreds of medications. And the numbers are shocking: new drugs often launch with price tags over $

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Apr 20 2026CRYPTO

When DeFi Lending Takes a Hit, Everyone Feels It

Last weekend’s attack on Kelp, a liquid restaking protocol, drained nearly $300 million from its vaults. The hackers exploited weak spots in how Kelp moved assets between blockchains, a process called cross-chain bridging. This move didn’t just hurt Kelp—it rippled across several lending platforms.

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