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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Senate Showdown: Doctor, Lawmaker, and Health Secretary

A Louisiana Republican named Bill Cassidy holds two important jobs. He leads one Senate committee that watches the Department of Health and sits on another. Because of this, he can ask questions in two separate hearings. Cassidy is also a medical doctor. He once helped the health secretary

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Texas Exchange Plans First Company Listings in 2027

The Texas Stock Exchange, a new player on the trading scene, has set its sights on launching initial public offerings during early 2027. The goal is to capture business that has traditionally gone to larger venues such as Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange. The exchange will start trading thi

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

UK Pledges Huge Sum to Cut Channel Boat Crossings

Britain has agreed to pay France up to 660 million pounds over three years to tighten security along the English Channel. The money will fund extra police, intelligence and military staff on French beaches and add new maritime patrols. If the measures fail to reduce crossings, the grant will end aft

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Apr 22 2026BUSINESS

Hotel Study Pull‑Back: Why the Findings Were Recalled

The journal announced that it has withdrawn a research paper about how the look and feel of boutique hotels influence guests’ plans to return. The original study claimed that both the physical setup and the way information is shared in a hotel’s environment affect customers’ overall image of the pla

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

Heat Shock: How a Cell’s Kinase Keeps the Chill Away

The body of a single cell must stay steady when the outside world heats up. One key player in this survival game is a protein called Orb6, which is the yeast version of a human enzyme named STK38. Scientists found that when yeast cells face hot conditions, Orb6 steps in to adjust two important pro

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Apr 22 2026WEATHER

Fox River Floods: When Will the Water Drop?

The Fox River is still swollen after last week’s heavy rains. A Chicago weather scientist says the water may settle back into its banks by mid‑next week, but only if no more big storms hit the area. He based this on a gauge in New Munster, Wisconsin, which topped 15 feet on Sunday and has been fa

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Apr 22 2026SPORTS

Vote for Your Local High School Spring Sports Stars

High school sports fans in the MLive regions have a new chance to celebrate their favorite seniors. The annual Spring Sports Stars contest has returned, inviting people from each area to choose the athletes they think shine brightest. This week’s focus is on senior players across all regions, and vo

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Apr 22 2026OPINION

Rethinking Guns: Protecting Us From Inside and Out

In a world where people fear attacks from both outside forces and inside communities, the idea of keeping guns in our homes is still debated. One argument says that if we let everyone own rifles, we can defend ourselves against foreign invaders. During World War II, Japan considered invading t

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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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