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Why some teens in Gambella skip the HPV vaccine

April 9, 2026

Most girls in Gambella Town have heard of the HPV vaccine, but many still skip it. The vaccine protects against a virus that can later turn into cervical cancer. Yet in many lower-income places, not enough girls get the shots. Ethiopia is one of those places. Experts wanted to find out why. They as

crime

The Luxury Life of a Drug Dealer Linked to a Celebrity’s Death

April 9, 2026

At 42 years old, a woman once known as the “Ketamine Queen” faces 15 years behind bars after being convicted for her role in a Hollywood actor’s overdose. But long before the arrest, her life was anything but ordinary. Prosecutors paint her as a high-end dealer who turned drug profits into a jet-set

lifestyle

Behind the Greens: The Woman Steadily Making Her Mark in Wyndham Clark’s World

April 9, 2026

Wyndham Clark’s presence on the PGA Tour shines bright, but his support system often stays in the shadows—until now. The Masters Par 3 Contest isn’t just about golf; it’s a family tradition where loved ones get a rare moment in the spotlight. Alicia Bogdanski, Clark’s girlfriend, has become a famili

entertainment

Netflix adds games and shows to keep young viewers busy

April 9, 2026

Kids now have another place to play online thanks to Netflix. The streaming service recently released Netflix Playground, a free app packed with games for children under eight. Right now, the app only works in the U. S. , Canada, and Australia, but it already includes well-known characters like Pepp

crime

Connecticut’s crime drop in 2025 – but not all crimes are shrinking

April 9, 2026

Connecticut closed 2025 with safer streets than the year before. Violent crime fell by almost 8%, homicides dropped from 90 to 70, and simple assaults slid 10%. Even thefts from cars nosedived by 31%. Yet behind these numbers sits a twist: drug offenses soared 13%, identity theft spiked 18%, and ars

health

Free Health Checks Coming to Flint

April 9, 2026

Flint is rolling out a free health fair downtown next month. On April 9, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Genesee County Health Department and the University of Michigan-Flint team up to run their yearly Public Health Expo at the county administration building on Saginaw Street. Anyone can walk in for quick

technology

China’s stealth weapons: how silent guns and microwave blasters change the rules

April 8, 2026

Tiny, silent, and invisible: that is what China’s newest weapons look like. Instead of loud bangs and flying bullets, they use magnets and microwaves. One device, called a Gauss gun, fits in a single hand. It fires metal slugs without gunpowder, smoke, or shell casings. A small screen shows battery

lifestyle

Hidden treasures and must-do stops in Lake Placid

April 8, 2026

Lake Placid isn’t just a winter wonderland—it’s a four-season playground tucked in the Adirondacks. The village carries the pride of hosting two Winter Olympics, but its charm goes beyond frozen tracks and ski jumps. In warmer months, the area transforms into a scenic escape with lakes, trails, and

finance

Hologic’s big move: What happens when a health-tech giant goes private?

April 8, 2026

Hologic’s stock hit a year-high of $76. 07 recently, but the real story isn’t just the price—it’s the $18. 3 billion takeover by Blackstone and TPG that’s about to make the company private. The deal, expected to close by April 7, leaves investors with a simple choice: stick around for a possible bon

politics

Elyria narrows Oberlin Road to ease traffic

April 8, 2026

Elyria is reshaping Oberlin Road to cut congestion. The city council just approved turning four lanes into three, adding bike paths and a left-turn lane. Most of the $812, 000 cost comes from outside grants, so local taxes won’t cover it. Engineers say fewer lanes will actually move cars faster by m