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Health Care Costs Push People into Tough Choices

April 1, 2026

People are losing their ability to afford medicine, insurance and even food. A recent study shows that almost 80 % of those with marketplace plans now pay higher premiums or deductibles. Because of the loss of tax credits, many families are forced to pick between paying for health care and cov

politics

Why Are Celebrities Pushing to Close Kids' Immigration Lockups?

April 1, 2026

A group of big names in Hollywood, along with doctors and policy experts, just signed a letter demanding an end to a Texas facility where kids are held in immigration detention. The Dilley center, run far from cities, has faced criticism for how it treats children and families. The letter says no yo

politics

Connecticut Eyes More Control Over Vaccines

March 31, 2026

The state’s lawmakers are proposing two new bills that would give the public health commissioner more say in how vaccines are recommended and who pays for them. Currently, the commissioner can only set guidelines for children; the new measures would let him or her create adult recommendations too. T

health

Stretching Matters: Why It Should Join Your Workout Routine

March 31, 2026

When you hit the gym or go for a run, doctors say don’t skip stretching. It keeps your muscles flexible and helps joints move smoothly. There are two main kinds of stretching. One is static, where you hold a position for a while, like the stretches in school gym class. The other is dynamic, which i

sports

High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Home Runs and Goal‑Scoring Storms

March 31, 2026

Bella Pires lit up the scoreboard for Weymouth High, hitting a home run, a double and drawing two walks while driving in five runs. Her performance helped the Wildcats defeat Pembroke with a final score of 18‑8 on March 30. Jillian Ondrick and Abby Reed also shone for the Wildcats, each collectin

health

HPV: Why the Shot Matters and How to Get It

March 30, 2026

The idea of getting a shot in middle school can feel annoying, but it often saves lives later. Parents usually decide whether their kids should get the HPV vaccine when a doctor suggests it around ages nine to twelve. Some parents skip it because they think their child isn’t sexually active yet, but

health

Lifestyle Shifts and Obesity Trends in Korean Adults During COVID‑19

March 29, 2026

The study looked at how everyday habits linked to weight gain in South Korea before and during the pandemic. Researchers compared data from 2019, a year before COVID‑19 hit South Korea, with 2020, when lockdowns and social restrictions were in place. They focused on two types of obesity: overall bod

entertainment

Trista Sutter Shares Her Feelings After Taylor Frankie Paul’s Season Is Cancelled

March 28, 2026

Trista Sutter, the original Bachelorette who won hearts in 2003, reacted to the recent decision to pause Taylor Frankie Paul’s upcoming season. She told a radio host that she was “very sad” and worried the show might end because of this. Sutter said mistakes were made but she hopes everyone will act

sports

Heat Push for Playoff Spot While Teams Scramble for East Seed

March 28, 2026

The NBA regular season is winding down, and the race for the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference has become a tight contest. Six teams are within two games of each other, with the Hawks holding the current top position at 41-32. The Raptors, 76ers, Magic, Hornets, and Heat trail closely behind, all

technology

China Pulls Out of AI Summit After U. S. Sanctions Rule

March 27, 2026

"The biggest science group in China decided to skip a leading AI conference because the organizers, based in California, stopped accepting work from companies that the U. S. government has blacklisted. The move caused a stir in Beijing, where scientists and tech firms feel they are locked in a heate