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Wisconsin skips tornado drill for 2024 due to recent storms

April 16, 2026

Wisconsin has decided to postpone its annual statewide tornado drill, which was originally set for April 16. The cancellation comes after recent severe weather caused damage in parts of the state. Instead of running the drill, officials want to focus on helping communities recover from the storms. T

crime

Tech Leader Denies Abuse Claims as Family Feud Escalates

April 16, 2026

A high-profile tech executive now faces serious allegations from his own sister, spanning nearly a decade of abuse starting when she was just three years old. The accusations paint a disturbing picture of repeated harm within the family home, with the most recent incidents allegedly occurring when t

health

Peptides on the Move: What Happens When Safety Rules Get Loosened?

April 16, 2026

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is preparing to review whether certain peptides—short chains of amino acids often hyped as quick-fix health boosters—should face fewer restrictions. These substances, popular in wellness circles and among some celebrities, have never undergone rigorous testing

health

Understanding mental health struggles among sex workers in Tanzania

April 16, 2026

Tanzania’s sex workers face serious mental health challenges that often go ignored. Studies show nearly half of them deal with depression, while over 40% struggle with anxiety and one in five shows signs of post-traumatic stress. Shockingly, a third have thought about suicide, and nearly 8% have act

politics

Sports betting giants quietly pour millions into local politics

April 16, 2026

Three major sports betting companies have quietly dropped $41 million into a new political fund called Win for America, filing paperwork that shows their real goal: shaping who makes laws in key states. Instead of focusing on big national races, this fund is splitting its cash between three smaller

crypto

Making Crypto as Easy as Sending a Text

April 16, 2026

In 2026, Mixin changed how people get into crypto by letting them buy digital money with regular cash in under a minute. The service removed the usual headaches like long registration forms and hidden fees that scare off beginners. Instead of forcing users to write down random seed phrases, Mixin le

environment

Dusty air near California's shrinking lake may be slowing kids' lung growth

April 16, 2026

California's Salton Sea used to be a vacation hotspot in the mid-1900s with its sandy beaches and celebrity visitors. But decades of water mismanagement have turned this 340-square-mile lake into a drying disaster zone. As water disappears, it leaves behind a toxic mix of old pesticides, heavy metal

environment

Rare earths vs reindeer: Sweden's green push clashes with indigenous life

April 16, 2026

Sweden dreams of becoming Europe’s green energy hub, but a giant mining project could crush that dream for some. Near Kiruna, one of the world’s largest underground iron mines, a new rare earths deposit called Per Geijer could soon open. The Swedish government wants it fast-tracked because Europe ne

finance

Global Money Talks: Japan and US Boost Currency Coordination

April 16, 2026

Japan and the United States have decided to increase their discussions about currency values following a meeting between their top finance officials. This move comes as both countries watch the Japanese yen hover near a key level that triggered past currency interventions. Japan’s finance minister p

health

Diabetes in kids: More than just medicine

April 16, 2026

Kids with diabetes often face struggles most adults wouldn’t imagine. Daily life isn’t just about school and friends—it’s about managing a serious condition. Some families skip meals so their child can take their insulin. Others stretch doses to save money. This isn’t rare. In tight neighborhoods, c