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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Testing dogs for tropical diseases in Panama: what works and what doesn't

In rural Panama, dogs act like living alarms for two dangerous diseases spread by bugs. One disease, called American cutaneous leishmaniasis, causes skin sores and is carried by sandflies. The other, Chagas disease, attacks the heart and is spread by kissing bugs. Both diseases are common in the sam

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

What to Watch in Markets This April

A temporary pause in fighting between the U. S. and Iran has given investors fresh hope, lifting stocks sharply after weeks of sharp drops. The Dow Jones jumped over 1, 300 points in a single day this week—the biggest gain since early 2025—after leaders announced a two-week break in military action.

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

How therapy helps people rebuild lives on the streets

The lockdown in South Africa forced cities to find quick fixes for homelessness. In Tshwane, teams first gave food and medicine to people living on the streets. But soon, they saw that basic help wasn’t enough. Many were struggling with mental health, old injuries, or lost documents that kept them s

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Apr 11 2026EDUCATION

Where Fitness Meets Community: What Happens When a Special Program Disappears?

For over forty years, a small but powerful program at Napa Valley College gave people with disabilities a place to move, heal, and belong. Some came to rebuild strength after strokes or surgeries. Others found their first taste of independence in a gym built with ramps and adaptive machines. A 92-ye

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Apr 11 2026FINANCE

When Crypto Meets Central Banking: What Kraken’s Fed Account Really Means

Back in 2011, a little-known crypto exchange called Kraken quietly started what would later become a major talking point in U. S. finance. Fast-forward 13 years, and the Wyoming-based platform just scored something rare: a direct line to the Federal Reserve’s payment network. Think of it like gettin

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Apr 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Don’t Starve jumps into a richer world with Elsewhere

The survival game Don’t Starve took its first real step forward in nearly ten years when a new chapter called Elsewhere slipped onto the screen at a game showcase. Instead of staying flat and simple, the world now has real depth—literally. The old top-view maps now stack into layers like a layered c

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Apr 10 2026BUSINESS

A credit union leader making a difference before 40

Melissa Skutley has spent over two decades helping people through credit unions, with most of that time at Redwood Credit Union in Northern California. At 39, she recently earned a spot among the region’s top young professionals. Her journey started in branches across Northern California, giving her

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Threading a needle between old tensions

Cuba’s top leader has just sent Washington a message wrapped in a simple rule: talk to us, but don’t tell us how to run our country while we’re talking. Miguel Díaz-Canel, sitting down with an American news team, made clear that Cuba isn’t for sale—no political regime tweaks, no human-rights lecture

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Apr 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Survivor 50: Trust vs. Strategy in a Tough Season

The latest round of eliminations on Survivor 50 has left fans debating what really wins games. Five players left recently—three with past wins under their belts. Colby Donaldson, Genevieve Mushaluk, and Kamilla Karthigesu all had trophies before, yet they all went home in the same stretch. What does

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Ayurveda and Yoga for High-Altitude Health

Researchers are testing whether traditional Indian practices can help people handle low-oxygen environments better. Acute mountain sickness hits many who travel above 2, 500 meters, causing headaches, nausea, and fatigue. These symptoms appear because the body struggles to adjust to thinner air. Ins

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