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Scientists develop dirt-powered fuel cell that could replace batteries

Scientists have developed a fuel cell that uses microbes in soil to produce electricity. The device can power underground sensors for tasks like monitoring moisture or detecting touch, without needing batteries or solar panels. It works in both dry and wet conditions and even lasts longer than similar technologies. This could pave the way for sustainable, low-maintenance sensors in farming and environmental monitoring.

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Apr 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
How a must-win Michigan Senate race turned messy for Democrats

Sitting in a coffee shop in his hometown of Ann Arbor, Abdul El-Sayed is ready to dispel the notion that he’s unelectable. “I think there is this notion that electability is about being the least offensive,” he told CNN. “If that were true, why would Donald Trump have won the presidency twice?” Whether he’s right could have enormous ramifications for control of the Senate. Michigan’s open Senate seat is now emerging as a GOP hedge against a potential takeover for Democrats, who need to net four seats to flip the chamber. Losing Michigan would make the Democrats’ task almost impossible, a major reason why a leading Republican outside group just announced plans to pour $45 million into the state this summer and fall to boost former Rep. Mike Rogers, the likely GOP nominee. El-Sayed faces US Rep. Haley Stevens and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow in a battle already riven by divides over Israel, immigration enforcement and health care.

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Apr 19 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Curing U.S. Health Care, Part I

In 2008, much to their own surprise, leading Democrats unified around a program of major health care reform. Policy wonks had spent years developing the concepts behind what eventually became Obamacare; big Democratic victories in the 2006 midterms and the prospect of controlling both Congress and the presidency made it possible to imagine turning those ideas into reality. During the Democratic primary, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama advocated similar plans, based on those ideas, for expanding insurance coverage. And it happened! The Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010. When it was fully implemented in 2014, millions of Americans got health insurance: Impressive as the raw numbers are, they don’t tell the whole story. Before the ACA, even upper-middle-class Americans often found it impossible to get health insurance if they had pre-existing medical conditions. Many Americans were trapped in jobs they wanted to leave but couldn’t for fear of losing their employment-based coverage. Meanwhile, dire predictions from the usual suspects about runaway costs proved wrong. In fact, overall U.S. medical spending has grown much more slowly since the ACA was enacted than before. But the U.S., alone among advanced nations, still falls far short of providing universal health care. As you can see from the chart above, 8 percent of the population was still uninsured in 2024, a number that is set to rise over the next two years as a result of Republican policies. True, many of the uninsured in 2024 were undocumented immigrants, who we don’t try to cover. But there are still a lot of uninsured. Moreover, a significant number of Americans who have health insurance are in fact underinsured. As a result, they are at risk of incurring devastating healthcare costs and are sometimes forced to forgo needed care. This number is set to rise sharply in the next two years as a result of Republican policies adopted under Donald Trump. And not only is the U.S. unique among advanced countries in its under-provision of health care coverage, it also incurs by far the world’s highest healthcare costs per capita. So now may well be a good time to get behind a new push for major health reform — an effort, if you like, to finish the job begun under Obama. Today’s primer is devoted to the economics of health reform. During his failed effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Donald Trump famously complained, “Nobody knew healthcare could be so complicated.” Actually, we did know — and it’s not that complicated. Health economists understand the principles very well. And because health policy varies greatly among advanced nations, we know a lot about what works and what doesn’t. This will be the first in a series about health reform. Beyond the paywall I’ll address the following: 1. Why markets can’t be trusted to deliver healthcare 2. Routes to universal healthcare 3. What works? In a follow-up post I’ll discuss the pros and cons of different approaches, and possible paths forward for the United States.

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Apr 19 • 6:31 AM EDT • Health • paulkrugman.substack.com
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We must focus more on the mental health needs of our older adults

The Kansas City practice where this counselor works has seen a 27% increase in services provided to adults over 65 in the past year. | Opinion

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Apr 19 • 6:02 AM EDT • Health • kansascity.com
Wacky Fourth Inning Leads to Mizzou Shutout

A pitching gem and one run was all the Tigers really needed in picking up their seventh SEC win.

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Apr 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Maybe we need more religion in politics, not less

R. Bruce Anderson writes that the president's blasphemous meme and profane feud with the pope are a symptom of a wider disconnect of politics from morality.

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Apr 19 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • theledger.com
PAID POST: CSCU and State Officials Launch Connecticut’s Quantum Science Center

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Center for Quantum and Nanotechnology enables hands-on learning and research opportunities to build the talent pipeline CT needs to compete in advanced technologies.

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Apr 19 • 4:58 AM EDT • Science • ctmirror.org
Team News: Eight Liverpool stars set to miss Everton clash

Liverpool vs Everton Team News: Merseyside Derby PreviewThe Merseyside derby rarely needs extra context, but this latest chapter arrives with plenty riding on it for both Liverpool and Everton. With E...

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Apr 19 • 4:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Live Nation Entertainment’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Live Nation Entertainment is poised to report its FY2026 first-quarter earnings in the coming weeks, and analysts are forecasting a narrowing of losses.

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Apr 19 • 4:24 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart – Predicted lineup and team news

Bayern Munich hosts VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on Sunday in their Bundesliga matchday 30 fixture, with the title now within touching distance.Vincent Kompany’s side needs just a single point...

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Apr 19 • 1:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Flyers hold off Penguins 3-2 for Game 1 win

Travis Sanheim scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Philadelphia Flyers announced their return to the playoffs with a 3-2 win over Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Philadelphia pulled off a stunner in the opener when Sanheim split a pair of Penguins at the top of the zone, glided down the slot and then fired the puck by Stuart Skinner. Porter Martone, the Flyers’ 19-year-old rookie forward, provided some needed insurance when he beat Skinner on a wrist shot with 2:37 to play.

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Apr 18 • 11:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine shows lasting results in an early trial

Scientists caution that more research is needed, but nearly all of the patients who responded to the personalized vaccine are still alive six years later.

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Apr 18 • 6:30 PM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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‘More needs to be done’: Former congresswoman and survivor laments lack of protections against sexual abuse
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Apr 18 • 3:57 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Trump is savaging allies who criticize the Iran war. But he’s treating Joe Rogan very differently

The way Joe Rogan tells it, about all President Donald Trump needed before he fast-tracked research into therapeutic uses for certain psychedelic treatments like Ibogaine was a text from a podcaster.

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Apr 18 • 2:19 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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We need to learn for the future

The Rs boss speaks after his side's loss at The Den.

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Apr 18 • 1:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Tennessee baseball vs Ole Miss score, live updates, game time, TV for Game 2

Tennessee baseball needs a win against Ole Miss in Game 2 on April 18 for the chance at another SEC series victory. Follow along for live updates.

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Apr 18 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • knoxnews.com
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Hart Announces Bill Package to Improve Health Care Access and Outcomes

Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) has introduced three bills to help Californians obtain the care they need.

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Apr 18 • 12:54 PM EDT • Health • edhat.com
Nebraska men’s tennis wins huge conference matchup against Penn State

No. 61 Nebraska men’s tennis needed to defeat Penn State to keep its postseason hopes alive. The Huskers succeeded in that goal, beating the Nittany Lions convincingly, 4-2 at the Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center on Friday, April 17.

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Apr 18 • 12:05 PM EDT • Sports • dailynebraskan.com
Ditch Your TV Remote For This All-In-One Free App

If you're someone who always loses their remote control or just want one less thing to keep track of, this third-party app may be exactly what you need.

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Apr 18 • 10:47 AM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
macOS 27 Will Mark the End of an Era

During its Platforms State of the Union segment at WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that macOS 26 Tahoe is the final major macOS version for Intel-based Macs. The upcoming macOS 27 release will be compatible with Apple silicon Macs only, meaning that you will need a Mac with an M-series chip or a MacBook Neo with an A18 Pro chip in order to install the software update. macOS 27 should be available in beta starting in June, and the update will likely be widely released in September.

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Apr 18 • 9:45 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most

With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.

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Apr 18 • 5:02 AM EDT • Health • nytimes.com
Chelsea vs Manchester United – Match preview and team news

Chelsea enter “must-win” territory on Saturday night as they host Manchester United in West London.Liam Rosenior’s side have lost three consecutive Premier League matches and desperately need to...

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Apr 18 • 3:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Antrim need a perfect day to shock Derry

For Antrim to upset the odds at Celtic Park on Saturday [17:00 BST], manager Mark Doran feels "it will take a lot of things to go right for us and a lot to go wrong for Derry".

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Apr 18 • 3:14 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bay Area doctor highlights health inequities for Black pregnant women

Friday marks the end of Black Maternal Health Week, and Bay Area doctors are sharing where progress is still needed to help fix disparities in healthcare for Black pregnant women.

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Apr 17 • 11:19 PM EDT • Health • fox13news.com
‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: Inside the White House decision to nominate Erica Schwartz as CDC director

Over the course of 12 months, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has seen a traumatic shooting, abrupt leadership changes and a shattering of its image as a globally respected public health agency.

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Apr 17 • 6:53 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Proclamation Brings Awareness To State’s Behavioral Health Workforce Needs  - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Recognition from Gov. Patrick Morrisey is helping autism treatment advocates to expand resources in West Virginia.

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Apr 17 • 5:07 PM EDT • Health • wvpublic.org
Scott Gaudin: Business owners don’t need a bank. They need a banker.

There is no shortage of banks—there are more than 4,500 nationwide. There is no shortage of products, platforms or capital in the market today. On paper, business owners have more options than ever before. And yet, many still feel like they are making important decisions alone. That is the problem. Business owners do not need […]

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Apr 17 • 3:30 PM EDT • Business • businessreport.com
Create Credit Union lending chief shares tips for small business owners seeking loans

Small business owners who wait until a cash crunch hits to think about financing can put themselves in a tougher spot than they need to be, according to Josh Ha

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Apr 17 • 3:29 PM EDT • Business • news3lv.com
Richmond Hill Fire Department’s Spring Fling returns with duck race, live entertainment and family fun

The 8th annual event at J.F. Gregory Park will feature food trucks, vendors, a classic car show and a charity duck race supporting local families in need.

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Apr 17 • 3:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • wtoc.com
Serie A Liveblog: Inter vs. Cagliari and Sassuolo vs. Como

This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games, as Como visit Sassuolo to keep...

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Apr 17 • 11:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Faneuil Hall needs 'a shot of adrenaline,' its businesses say – and they want to be part of the plan

As Mayor Wu touts plans to make the marketplace the next catalyst for downtown growth, business owners there say they want a seat at the table.

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Apr 17 • 10:20 AM EDT • Business • boston.com
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Google brings individual hotel price tracking to Search for all your summer travel needs

After adding the ability to track city-wide pricing last year, Google is introducing individual hotel price tracking.

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Apr 17 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
What New Graduates Need To Know Before Starting A Business

Each year, college graduates leave with ideas about what they want to build, but they often do not know how to begin.

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Apr 17 • 8:53 AM EDT • Business • forbes.com
Nalivka: New University of Idaho Meat Science and Innovation Center Will Play Vital Role in Meat Industry

The state-of-the-art facility marks a new era for Idaho’s 100% job-placement meat science program, bridging the gap between academic research and industry needs.

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Apr 17 • 8:18 AM EDT • Science • drovers.com
Carrick needs Man Utd form reversal

It has been interesting to observe how Manchester United have been assessed in the wake of Monday's disappointing home defeat by Leeds, and particularly the reaction to Michael Carrick. What had previously been viewed as calmness in the technical area and a sense of stability gained from not making many changes, was suddenly viewed as inaction and questions were raised about why Carrick did not bring on any substitutes. To that end, Manchester United are not doing well.

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Apr 17 • 7:32 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
LIV Golf ‘business as usual’ but chief admits rebel tour may need to raise money

Chief executive Scott O’Neil has rejected claims that LIV Golf is close to collapse but said ‘structural changes’ are afoot

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Apr 17 • 6:26 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
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Need new plants after the winter freeze? Check out these gardening events

Brevard gardeners faced a winter freeze that damaged plants. Two upcoming events offer trees, plants and resources for replanting.

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Apr 17 • 5:03 AM EDT • Entertainment • floridatoday.com
Minnesota up against the clock on Medicaid changes

Democrats and Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature say they need to either pass legislation or update existing rules soon to ensure that state programs comply with new requirements from the federal government.

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Apr 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • mprnews.org
In-House Counsel Need ‘T-Shaped’ Skills to Be a Business Leader

In-house counsel need not only deep legal skill but also business acumen and data literacy to help drive business growth, manage risk proactively, and create competitive advantage.

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Apr 17 • 4:29 AM EDT • Business • news.bloomberglaw.com
The Hidden Cost of Swiping Personal Credit Cards for Business

Watch more: Need to Know With Capital One’s Nat Hewett Small business spending continues to underpin broad economic activity, but the systems that support

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Apr 17 • 4:01 AM EDT • Business • pymnts.com
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House Votes to Extend Expiring Law on Warrantless Surveillance for 10 Days

The Senate would need to also approve the stopgap measure that passed the House early Friday. Libertarian-leaning House Republicans had balked at a long-term extension.

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Apr 17 • 3:14 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Gaslamp business owner speaks out after vandalism caught on camera

A small business owner in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is calling for increased police patrols after his office was vandalized, highlighting the need for increased safety and awareness in the …

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Apr 17 • 2:18 AM EDT • Business • fox5sandiego.com
Nebraska men’s basketball transfer Sam Orme looking to make an impact

Nebraska men's basketball got former Belmont Bruin, Sam Orme for their upcoming season. After losing Berke Büyüktuncel to teh transfer portal, Orme is just what they needed.

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Apr 17 • 1:00 AM EDT • Sports • dailynebraskan.com
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Banks may soon need citizenship data. That's likely bad for business.

The Trump administration's plan to require banks to collect citizenship data could be bad for business and deter some people from banking in the US.

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Apr 17 • 12:10 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
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Family business pivots to aid special needs child

Stephanie Chain pulls a fresh pair of disposable gloves from a box, snapping them onto her practiced hands. Gently, she lines up pieces of crispy toast in neat rows. Nearby,

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Apr 17 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • thebrunswicknews.com
Chiefs urged to draft Patrick Mahomes matchup nightmare

The Chiefs need more weapons.

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Apr 16 • 10:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Making Employer Health Plans More Flexible and Transparent

Innovative alternatives to traditional employer sponsored insurance are desperately needed by 180M Americans.

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Apr 16 • 6:07 PM EDT • Health • forbes.com
Offenses for Mets, Cubs trending in opposite directions entering series

The New York Mets are mired in their worst offensive slump in almost a decade -- just in time to meet the Chicago Cubs, who are in the midst of a much-needed lineup revival.

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Apr 16 • 4:39 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
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Transparency is one of best ways to hold politicians accountable: OpenTheBooks CEO

OpenTheBooks CEO John Hart discusses the need for transparency regarding federal fraud and an audit highlighting the delinquency of IRS workers regarding taxes on 'Varney & Co.'

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Apr 16 • 3:08 PM EDT • Politics • foxbusiness.com
Protecting kids from deceptive and unsubstantiated health claims: the FTC’s case against TruHeight

Parents and kids (like all consumers) need clear, truthful information to make informed decisions — especially when those decisions affect their children’s health and physical safety. With that in mind, the FTC is working to protect kids and teens from deceptive health claims. Take the Agency’s recent case: the FTC charged Vanilla Chip LLC, which does business as TruHeight, with using unsubstantiated health claims and fake or incentivized reviews to market its supplements to kids, teenagers, and caregivers.

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Apr 16 • 1:33 PM EDT • Health • ftc.gov
Why workplaces need a gendered health approach

It is essential to note that gendered health is not only about biological differences.

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Apr 16 • 1:20 PM EDT • Health • fastcompany.com
Kentucky needs to add some shooters from the transfer portal

The Kentucky Wildcats are still working to add talent from the transfer portal, but they badly need to get some shooters.

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Apr 16 • 12:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Clippers offseason outlook: Los Angeles is in need of a direction
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Analysing Arsenal ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash

An in-depth look at our opponents this weekend… Men's Team One moment in time: Haaland lets his hair down! In a game that needs little introduction, we welcome Arsenal to the Etihad Stadium in a 16:...

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Apr 16 • 11:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Can Europe turn world-class science into world-class scale?

Despite exceptional regional hubs and research strength, investors say Europe still needs more integrated incubators, smarter regulation and broader pools of patient capital to keep breakthrough companies growing at home.

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Apr 16 • 9:48 AM EDT • Science • biospace.com
Startup Sioux Falls highlights growing momentum on Founders Day

“These founders are building economic engines for our community. Our ecosystem needs to support them.”

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Apr 16 • 9:07 AM EDT • Business • siouxfalls.business
UNC Hussman offers new sports play-by-play class | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

This story, written by UNC Hussman alumna Caroline Daly ’24, was originally published on unc.edu. The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media has a new, hands-on class available for students interested in sports careers. Students in “MEJO 390: Sports Commentary and Play-By-Play” can call live radio broadcasts for Carolina sporting events, streamed live on the Go Heels website. This spring, 11 students are calling mostly softball games to gain experience and learn the preparation needed for a successful broadcast. The class is capped at a small number to provide consistent, individual feedback. Matt Krause, the radio voice of Carolina women’s basketball, teaches the class to help students sharpen their skills, using his experience with the Tar Heels and calling games for ACC Network and ACC Network Extra. “There is no substitute for live reps, and that is the only way you get better. The classroom component teaches you how to get better, but going about that requires sitting in that chair, making mistakes and being able to know your broadcast is going somewhere,” Krause said. “These students are doing real live games, and they will have tape where if they want to pursue this. They will have ready-made demos to send for jobs. Being able to utilize all the resources of UNC, GoHeels Productions and the Carolina Athletics brand and create these opportunities for students is really impactful.” In the class, students learn fundamentals like how to announce starting lineups for different sports and how to conduct research before games. Krause has led the class in mock preparation exercises, looking at game charts with information about the different teams and players that they can refer to at pivotal moments during the game. Krause and the students then critique each other, listening to clips from the past week to find ways to improve. It’s a rare class without a slew of quizzes or assignments. Their main tasks are calling games and making a portfolio or demo reel of their best calls at the end of the semester, all with the goal of being ready to step into similar roles after graduation. Laible live streams her coverage on the GoHeels website. Calling a live game while broadcasting her coverage allows her to get hands on experience. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Junior Anna Laible ’27 wished for a class just like this. Her first year at Carolina, she interned with the Coastal Plain League, where she was introduced to play-by-play for baseball. “I enjoy the challenge and uncertainty of each game being different because each sport looks a little different,” said Laible. “Each game is different — not just with teams but what could happen with certain records being broken or random trends. That’s what I enjoy most.” She wanted more opportunities for reps during college to prepare for a career after Carolina, so she pitched an idea for the class to Livis Freeman ’99, distinguished associate professor of sports communication. Laible and Freeman reached out to GoHeels Productions for a partnership and then connected with Krause. “This is how at UNC Hussman we separate ourselves: Our students go into the field ready,” said Freeman. “The biggest compliment we get it is when our students start their careers, they don’t need any hand-holding.” Laible calls a Carolina softball game at Kessing Stadium – after pitching the idea to Hussman faculty. Her interest in sports commentary allowed her to apply her interest as she attends Carolina. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Laible is now a student in the class, which has helped her strengthen her skills and deepen her passion for the field. The goal is to expand to other sports like soccer, lacrosse and field hockey. “The hands-on experience I’ve gotten here is invaluable. I’ve loved the classes and professors because they’ve taught me a lot, but it’s also the things outside of class, too, that have helped me grow,” said Laible. “Since being at UNC, I’ve grown a lot in the versatility, from doing writing to production and commentating. UNC Hussman and Carolina have given me the ability to be strong and well rounded.”

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Apr 16 • 9:07 AM EDT • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
AI "nudify" apps are being offered to everyone on the Google Play Store

Offending apps were removed, but does more need to be done?

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Apr 16 • 8:55 AM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
Chargé Arnold Speech - Implementation Plan of Five-Year Health MOU - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar

Chargée d’Affaires Stephanie Arnold's Speech Discussion on the implementation plan for the five-year health Memorandum of Understanding (…) Colleagues, and honored guests, Good morning, and welcome to the United States Embassy. It is a pleasure to host you today for the second day of this important workshop to discuss the implementation of our bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding on U.S. Government health activities in Madagascar, made possible through the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy. Today’s focus— discussing a shared vision and developing a preliminary draft for the health MOU Implementation Plan and the terms of reference for the two committees that will steer its implementation—is a decisive step in moving from commitments on paper to concrete action over the next five years. On December 22, 2025, the Governments of Madagascar and the United States signed a five-year bilateral health MOU, with a financial intention of approximately 554 billion Ariary from the United States and This jointly decided MOU intends to strengthen Madagascar’s health system, support lifesaving services, and improve disease prevention and response that matter to both our countries’ health security. For the United States, this means detecting and containing infectious disease outbreaks including malaria, polio, and emerging health threats before they can reach American shores through international travel and trade, protecting American families while reducing the need for costly domestic emergency responses Yesterday, technical experts from the Ministry of Public Health and the U.S. Government worked in thematic groups to draft a preliminary Implementation Plan. Today, your task is to review the shared vision and preliminary draft MOU implementation plan, and the proposed terms of reference for the Joint Steering Committee and the Operational Committee that will guide its implementation. These committees are not just administrative structures. They are the mechanisms that will ensure clear roles and responsibilities, regular dialogue between our two governments, consistent monitoring of progress, and real accountability for the results that will directly benefit the lives of Malagasy citizens. They will also track performance against the benchmarks we have jointly established, which will guide the continuation of U.S. support over the five-year period . Continued U.S. support will be contingent on meeting these performance benchmarks. This ensures accountability to both American and Malagasy taxpayers and guarantees that our partnership delivers measurable results. America First Foreign Assistance means that U.S. support must be strategic, results-driven, and accountable to our taxpayers. It also means we aim to support greater self-reliance and reduced long-term dependence on foreign assistance, with systems that are increasingly financed and led by Madagascar itself. This approach benefits both our nations: Madagascar gains sustainable health capacity, while the United States advances our health security interests and creates opportunities for American health innovations and companies to support Madagascar’s development. In that spirit, I want to recognize the presence of the Ministry’s leadership and the technical directors and program heads responsible for surveillance, basic health services, family health, immunization, countering malaria, laboratories, medicines, and health information systems. Your leadership and technical expertise are essential if this bilateral health MOU is to translate into real and lasting improvements for people in need across the country. Let me emphasize how important collaboration is to the United States in this effort. We can bring American resources, technical expertise, and tools. But this bilateral health MOU can only succeed if it reflects Madagascar’s priorities and if Malagasy institutions lead and maintain its implementation. We see this not as a U.S. project, but as a joint framework under Malagasy leadership, with U.S. support. That is why we are genuinely pleased to host this event here at the Embassy. Opening our doors to you today symbolizes our commitment to work side by side and to remain transparent about how we use U.S. resources in support of Madagascar’s health system. In closing, thank you for your time and your partnership. We are very happy to welcome you here and proud to accompany Madagascar in this next step of implementation planning for our bilateral health MOU. I wish you a productive and focused session. The work you do today will shape how our two governments cooperate on health in the years ahead; it will influence the quality and reliability of health services that Malagasy communities receive; and, most importantly, it will help protect both our nations from infectious disease threats while building Madagascar’s capacity for long-term health system sustainability. Thank you.

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Apr 16 • 8:34 AM EDT • Health • mg.usembassy.gov
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Democrats vow to block next Trump Supreme Court pick amid Alito speculation

Justice Samuel Alito hasn’t tipped his hat on retiring just yet, but Senate Democrats are already entrenched in opposing the confirmation of a successor that would deliver President Donald Trump his fourth lifetime appointment to the high court. Democrats need to first retake the majority and for a vacancy to arise. But with the party’s […]

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Apr 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Valve may add 30-day price history to Steam game pages

Steam could reduce the need for third-party price trackers Valve may be preparing a built-in 30-day price history tool for Steam game pages. If it ships,

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Apr 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pathetic 'science of reading' fiasco

Credit Gov. Kathy Hochul with recognizing that New York needs to drastically up its game when it comes to teaching kids to read — but mock her for paying the state teachers' union to produce a...

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Apr 16 • 6:30 AM EDT • Science • nypost.com
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Minnesota high school sports transfer rules: Everything you need to know

More than a dozen interviews produced a comprehensive explanatory FAQ on high school sports transfers in Minnesota.

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Apr 16 • 5:45 AM EDT • Sports • varsity.startribune.com
How to file a claim in Northwell Health patient data sharing lawsuit settlement

The settlement offers cash and privacy monitoring to select Northwell Health patients. Those eligible need to submit a claim by April 20.

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Apr 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • newsday.com
Collaboration needed

Illinois Times published an article April 2 entitled “A collaborative effort for downtown,” referring to the push to create a new taxing body to expand the BOS Center and construct a new hotel. I only wish a “collaborative effort” was indeed the case. While I am not an elected official, I am a longtime advocate […]

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Apr 16 • 2:00 AM EDT • Politics • illinoistimes.com
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‘JD Vance needs to go to confession’: Vance’s former senate opponent, Tim Ryan, reacts to the Administration’s Pope feud
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Apr 15 • 11:49 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Fool’s gold isn’t so foolish: Scientists find hidden treasure in pyrite

Researchers have discovered lithium hidden in pyrite within ancient shale rocks—an unexpected find that could reshape how we source this critical battery material. It raises the possibility of extracting lithium from existing waste, reducing the need for new mining.

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Apr 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Sexual violence is a public health crisis, it's time we treated it like one

Survivors of sexual violence need to know that theirs is not a private burden, but a public health crisis, write Katie Curran O'Malley and Michelle Daugherty Siri, one that we all have a stake in not just reaching out but in making it unacceptable to look away.

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Apr 15 • 7:46 PM EDT • Health • marylandmatters.org
Red Sox 9, Twins 5; Boston swings to salvage finale

The Red Sox broke out the bats in need of a response from Tuesday’s shutout loss. A big day for Trevor Story (5 RBIs) helped Boston earn a 9-5 win over the Minnesota Twins. The Red Sox avoided the sweep against the best team in the American League so far. Here are three takeaways from […]

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Apr 15 • 5:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
‘We need to have another reckoning’, that’s what one Democratic influencer says Congress needs nearly a decade after #MeToo
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Apr 15 • 1:26 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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‘Battle Creek’s people needed to reinvent themselves’

Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

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Apr 15 • 12:05 PM EDT • Politics • theweek.com
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Americans stand out internationally for their pessimism about the nation’s political system

People in higher-income countries are generally less likely to say their nation’s political system needs major changes or complete reform. Americans are an exception.

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Apr 15 • 10:54 AM EDT • Politics • pewresearch.org
CU Boulder’s Conference on World Affairs panel discusses urgent need for science funding

“This mass exodus of top talent, how it’s going to affect the U.S. research system and its global leadership will take time to see its full impact.”

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Apr 15 • 10:13 AM EDT • Science • dailycamera.com
Opinion | We Can Fix Healthcare Prices With Incentives

Americans don’t need less care; they need a system that prices care more rationally.

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Apr 15 • 10:07 AM EDT • Health • wsj.com
Overwatch’s New Hero Is So Strong She Kills Most Heroes Instantly

Sierra’s ultimate probably needs a nerf or two

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Apr 15 • 9:21 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Burning Questions about Adobe Premiere Beta's new dedicated Color Mode by Scott Simmons

Just in time for NAB 2026, Adobe has released into the Premiere Beta what might be one of its biggest feature additions in the history of the application, in a new dedicated Color Mode. Color Mode is a dedicated workspace for color correction and color grading. It’s been designed with everything one needs for color [...]Read More... from Burning Questions about Adobe Premiere Beta’s new dedicated Color Mode

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Apr 15 • 9:02 AM EDT • Technology • provideocoalition.com
Here's Everything Disney Investors Need to Know About the Entertainment Giant's Massive Investment in Epic Games

Disney is hoping that its partnership with Epic and other companies can reenergize its gaming-industry activities.

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Apr 15 • 6:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • fool.com
LA Times Festival of Books: What to know about tickets, parking, speakers

Here's everything you need to know about tickets, parking and speakers ahead of the L.A. Times Festival of Books this weekend.

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Apr 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Amazon Just Revealed a Hidden $50 Billion Business -- Is This the Buy Signal Investors Needed?

This Amazon business is "on fire," according to CEO Andy Jassy.

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Apr 15 • 4:44 AM EDT • Business • fool.com
Trump warns US-UK trade deal ‘can always be changed’ with relations in ‘sad state’

President says he gave Britain ‘better deal than I had to’ but ally was ‘not there when we needed them’ on Iran

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Apr 15 • 4:11 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
A new approach to brain health, one neuron at a time

Neuroscientist Paul Nuyujukian likens the brain to a stadium full of people. To eavesdrop on the crowd you could put a microphone in the middle of the stadium. But to understand the conversations you need to record individual people. He thinks about the brain the same way. To understand brain disease, he studies neurons—one at a time. And his insights are shedding light on a big global issue—stroke. The World Health Organization predicts one in four adults will have a stroke in their lifetime. Strokes can cause death, or lead to paralysis or speech problems. But there’s still a lot researchers don’t know about how the brain recovers from an event like a stroke. Nuyujukian directs a lab at Stanford University that studies how the brain controls movement, including after neurological events like stroke. We get into how he does this, and why he hopes his research could eventually help people who’ve been paralyzed. Email us your questions about the brain – or anything else to do with science at shortwave@npr.org. We may turn it into an episode in the future!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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Apr 15 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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I replaced ChatGPT with Google's offline AI on my phone for 24 hours

No internet or cloud needed — and definitely no data leaving my device

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Apr 15 • 2:30 AM EDT • Technology • tomsguide.com
“There’s a general acceptance” – Sky Sports reporter shares update on Chelsea’s summer plans

Chelsea are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window with a number of positions needing to be filled according to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR...

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Apr 15 • 2:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
LVRJ Business 7@7 | Here’s how much you need to make to be considered ‘rich’ in Nevada

Here’s how much you need to make to be considered ‘rich’ in Nevada

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Apr 14 • 7:41 PM EDT • Business • reviewjournal.com
New head of the Kennedy Center tries to show that the building really needs a renovation

Trump's move to shutter the building for two years starting in July, which was approved by the board last month, has spurred lawsuits and an outcry that the closure is merely a response to plunging sales as artists canceled Kennedy Center performances in droves.

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Apr 14 • 6:26 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Pitt to offer online Infant Mental Health certificate

A new University of Pittsburgh academic program aims to address the mental health, growth and development needs of infants and toddlers amid a shortage of qualified, working professionals. Pitt has launched a new, online graduate certificate in Infant Mental Health. The 12-credit program kicks off this fall, said Robert Gallen,

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Apr 14 • 5:31 PM EDT • Health • triblive.com
Current Capital One Venture Business welcome bonus offer

The current bonus offer on the Capital One Venture Business provides new cardholders the chance to earn valuable Capital One miles. Here's what you need to know.

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Apr 14 • 2:50 PM EDT • Business • thepointsguy.com
The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation

The Kennedy Center's new president, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs | 830 WCCO

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Apr 14 • 1:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Dispose of medications safely on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 25

Penn State Health will collect unwanted, unneeded or expired medications, needles and syringes for safe disposal on Saturday, April 25, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

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Apr 14 • 11:56 AM EDT • Health • pennstatehealthnews.org
Disney Layoffs Hit Studios, TV, ESPN Under New CEO Josh D'Amaro

"Given the fast-moving pace of our industries, this requires us to constantly assess how to foster a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce to meet tomorrow's needs," the CEO told staff Tuesday.

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Apr 14 • 11:10 AM EDT • Business • hollywoodreporter.com
Ocean scientists need to learn a lesson from NASA

My social media this week was full of space. When Artemis I splashed down, the world watched in awe. When the James Webb Space Telescope unrolled its golden mirrors, it felt like a win for humanity…

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Apr 14 • 10:52 AM EDT • Science • southernfriedscience.com
Blackmagic Debuts $29K+ URSA Cine Immersive 100G for Vision Pro

Blackmagic has announced a new version of its URSA Cine Immersive camera, the first commercial camera system designed to capture 3D content for the Vision Pro. The URSA Cine Immersive 100G adds 100G Ethernet to the original camera to deliver the bandwidth needed to output live immersive video for the first time.

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Apr 14 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Pixel battery drain issues persist for some, but one user may have cracked the problem

Now we just need Google to fix it

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Apr 14 • 6:29 AM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
Ending Relationships Over Politics Has Become Boring

We all need to calm down and relearn how to agree to disagree.

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Apr 14 • 6:16 AM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Arsenal vs Sporting CP: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, referee, injury and team news

All you need to know ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg between Arsenal and Sporting.

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Apr 14 • 5:43 AM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Shades of Ferguson but Carrick needs a response

Michael Carrick seemed to be taking a chapter out of Sir Alex Ferguson's play book with his ferocious attack on the decisions that went against Manchester United last night. The big question is how will they respond?

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Apr 14 • 3:11 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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How long does a workout need to be to see health benefits?
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Apr 13 • 11:32 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Congressional candidate Jack Schlossberg thinks Democrats need a makeover

He told NY1 that thinks he can come out on top of a crowded Democratic primary field to represent parts of Manhattan.

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Apr 13 • 8:05 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
Towards better vision: WHO South-East Asia regional meeting on eye health

The WHO South-East Asia Regional Meeting on Eye Health was convened to address the substantial and persistent burden of avoidable vision impairment in the Region. South-East Asia accountsfor nearly one third of the world’s blind and visually impaired population, with cataract, uncorrected refractive error, and diabetic retinopathy contributing to more than 90 percent of cases. The meeting responded to the need for coordinated action to achieve the 2030 global targets for effective cataract surgical coverage and effective refractive error coverage, and to advance implementation of the Regional Action Plan for Integrated People Centred Eye Care. It provided a platform for reviewing progress, identifying system gaps, and strengthening country pathways to accelerate universal access to quality eye care.

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Apr 13 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
Rochester resident, business team up to feed TSA workers amid partial shutdown

The Med City is seeing community members lend a hand to those in need, one boxed lunch at a time.

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Apr 13 • 6:45 PM EDT • Business • kttc.com