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New tech, old problems: Gen Z pays the price for broken education and job markets

April 17, 2026

Young adults aren’t just worried about AI—they’re actively losing faith in it. Recent polls show Gen Z’s positive view of artificial intelligence has dropped sharply in the past year, with only 22% feeling excited. Daily use makes things worse: those interacting with AI daily saw even bigger drops i

business

Why CareDx is betting its future on diagnostics and dropping some baggage

April 17, 2026

CareDx just decided to sell off one of its smaller businesses so it can double down on the parts that are actually making money. The company’s president once said the division being sold—Lab Products, which makes test kits used worldwide—operates differently from the rest of their business. That’s b

lifestyle

A Local Diner’s Last Call

April 17, 2026

A Carmel Valley staple that served breakfast for decades is closing its doors for good. Wagon Wheel, known for its fluffy pancakes and cowboy-style decor, will shut down on May 22 unless a buyer steps in. The diner started as a small food stand in the 1960s, serving farmworkers before growing into a

weather

Will Cheboygan Dam Hold or Fail This Weekend?

April 17, 2026

A small city in northern Michigan watches its river closely as water inches toward the top of a century-old dam. Cheboygan sits just a mile from an earth-and-timber structure built in 1922 to power an old timber town and now supporting tourism. Right now, the Cheboygan River stands only about half a

politics

Delays Expected for European Arms Shipments Due to Middle East Tensions

April 17, 2026

The U. S. has quietly warned several European nations that some weapons orders may arrive later than planned. The main reason? America’s focus on keeping its own military stocked due to ongoing conflicts in the region. This affects countries in Northern and Eastern Europe, which had placed orders th

politics

School clubs in some states face pushback over political group’s growing presence

April 17, 2026

In the year since a conservative student group sparked debate in high schools, at least eight Republican governors have openly supported bringing the organization into public schools. While leaders call it a way to balance classroom discussions, critics argue the same officials have spent years limi

politics

Money and Power: What Happens When Billionaires Enter the Political Game?

April 17, 2026

Joe Rogan isn’t holding back when it comes to billionaires in politics. On his podcast, he made a bold statement: "There’s no way it’d be good for anybody if the people with all the money are controlling most of the things that happen. " His words seem to take aim at figures like Elon Musk, who has

finance

Are markets ignoring real-world risks for flashy numbers?

April 17, 2026

Stock markets hit new highs despite multiple crises. Energy shortages, two ongoing wars, and rising deficits suggest trouble ahead, yet investors keep buying. Historically, markets climb when they shouldn't—a trend called "climbing the wall of worry. " This time feels different. The current optimism

health

Helping Patients Regain Control Over Bowel Movements

April 17, 2026

Healthcare workers spend a lot of time helping people manage basic daily tasks, including bathroom routines. Some patients can handle these tasks on their own, but others struggle with conditions that make it hard to control bowel movements. One such condition is faecal incontinence, which affects m

politics

First Capitol Meeting in Half a Year Focuses on Health Budget Cuts

April 17, 2026

A top health official recently faced tough questions from lawmakers over planned budget reductions that could impact millions. The official, speaking at a Capitol hearing, pushed back on claims about specific policies targeting certain communities. Critics argued that proposed changes might affect v