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Cherry Blossoms Light Up Chicago’s Spring Short‑Term

April 7, 2026

The first signs of spring appeared in Jackson Park, where a burst of pink and white petals now frames the pond below the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. The city’s cherry trees, a collection of five species, have finally opened their blooms after a season of weather swings and generous rain.

weather

Cold Start for Cincinnati, Warm Weekend Ahead

April 7, 2026

The weather crew in Wilmington warns that overnight temperatures will drop to a chilly 31 degrees, touching the lower side of freezing in parts of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. A freeze alert is active from early Monday until mid‑morning on Tuesday, raising concerns for delicate crops an

education

School Abuse Lawsuit Faces Big Setback, Parents Still Stand Firm

April 7, 2026

A federal judge this week dismissed most of the civil claims against the Millsap Independent School District that had stemmed from a viral video showing teachers allegedly abusing special‑needs students. The decision has left parents upset, but they say the fight is far from over. The lawsuit began

finance

Debt, the New Reality: Why Teens Must Learn Money Now

April 7, 2026

High schoolers face a future where debt is the norm, not the exception. Recent data shows household borrowing has shot up to nearly $19 trillion, with mortgages topping $13 trillion and student loans climbing past $1. 6 trillion. Credit card debt has also surged, reaching over $1. 3 trillion i

technology

Ride‑Share Drivers Face Robotaxis? A Quick Look at the Reality

April 7, 2026

In cities across America, driverless taxis are already on the roads or close to getting legal permission. People wonder if these robotaxes will steal jobs from Uber and Lyft drivers. A recent study by a professor at the University of Maryland Business School says the answer is probably not, at least

crypto

Bitcoin ETFs: Easy Access, Big Trade‑Offs

April 7, 2026

A big Wall Street firm can pull out $171 million from Bitcoin ETFs in a single afternoon, while an Ohio resident quietly buys a few dollars’ worth of real Bitcoin on a mobile app. Both are dealing with the same digital asset, yet their experiences differ sharply. Bitcoin ETFs let you buy a share of

crypto

Bitcoin Seen as a Rare Treasure in Uncertain Times

April 7, 2026

Anthony Pompliano, the head of Professional Capital Management, says Bitcoin is a “scarcity asset. ” He believes that as the world moves toward valuing items with limited supply, Bitcoin will stand out. The idea is that investors are starting to prefer things that can’t be made in large quanti

health

Grapes: A Tiny Fruit with Big Health Secrets

April 7, 2026

Grapes have been around for thousands of years, first grown in the Middle East over 8 000 years ago. Modern science is now showing that the same fruit that made ancient emperors smile also supports heart, brain and eye health. One cup of grapes packs a lot of vitamins: vitamin K for blood clottin

science

Bridging Two Brain Mysteries: Autism Meets Alzheimer’s

April 7, 2026

Scientists are starting to see a surprising link between autism, usually thought of as a childhood condition, and Alzheimer’s, a disease that shows up in old age. At first glance the two seem unrelated: one is about early brain wiring, the other about later brain decay. But new studies suggest

health

Women in Somaliland Learn About HIV: Where and Why It Matters

April 7, 2026

The study looks at how women aged 15‑49 in Somaliland know about HIV and AIDS. It uses data from a big national survey that collected information on more than 6, 000 women in 2020. Researchers checked who had heard of the disease and why some groups knew more than others. A key finding is that almo