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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

Middletown School Closings: A Community in Flux

In Middletown, the debate over closing several schools is heating up as the school board prepares to decide on a new budget next week. A majority vote could approve closures that affect Leonardo and Navesink elementary schools, while Bayshore Middle School would shift to an elementary level. The boa

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

France’s Far‑Right Pushes for New Border Rules, Blames Spain

The National Rally in France has promised to bring back strict border checks if it wins the next election. Its leader said that Spain’s plan to regularise many undocumented migrants could open a path for more people to enter Europe. The speech happened in Porto, Portugal, at an event hosted by the E

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

Early Use of Mepolizumab Helps a Heart Attack Patient with Rare Allergy‑Related Disease

A patient who had severe heart attacks caused by a rare allergic inflammation called eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) was treated early with the drug mepolizumab. The condition, which involves high levels of a white‑blood‑cell type called eosinophils, can attack the blood vess

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

Lesley University’s New Chapter: A President’s Farewell and Future Plans

Janet Steinmayer, who has led Lesley for seven years, announced she will leave her role in June. She said the decision came after weighing personal goals and the demanding nature of her job, noting that Lesley remains a special institution. During her time at the helm, the university completed a $10

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Smart Money Watching BlackSky as Stock Nears Yearly Peak

BlackSky’s shares are closing in on their highest point in a year, sitting just below $40. 62. That’s interesting because most stocks tend to pull back when the market is shaky. But here, the price is holding strong near the top instead of falling. This often means big investors are quietly buying u

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

What TED 2026 Reveals About Our Tech-Driven Future

This year’s TED conference in Vancouver showed how technology isn’t just shaping our tools—it’s quietly reshaping power itself. The talks weren’t just about flashy gadgets or futuristic ideas; they revealed how small groups of people are making big decisions that could limit or expand human freedom.

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Learning AI with Reese: Just her idea or more?

Last week, Reese Witherspoon got everyone talking with a simple Instagram video. She pushed her followers to start using artificial intelligence tools, saying it was time to dive in. Her post racked up millions of views, sparking both excitement and sharp criticism. Some fans called her idea brillia

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

South Korea’s Stock Market Hits New Peak as Tech Shines

South Korea’s main stock index just crossed a major milestone, closing at 6, 388 points—a record high. The jump came mostly from tech stocks, especially chipmakers, which defied worries about Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. The market’s total value now sits at over $3. 5 trillion, beatin

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

Small Chicago card shop loses big money in early morning heist

Early Monday in Chicago, cameras caught masked thieves forcing their way into a small but valuable collectibles shop. The break-in happened just before 2 AM, when most of the city was asleep. Instead of grabbing cash from the register, the burglars headed straight for high-end sports cards and rare

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Sports betting apps: fun for some, risky for others

A billionaire who made his money betting on markets now warns that sports prediction apps can hook young men fast. These platforms let users place bets in seconds through their phones, often linking directly to bank accounts. Unlike older gambling styles, there’s no waiting in line or handing over c

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