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Cardinals Find Turf Home While Weather Hits Their Backyard

April 4, 2026

North Idaho College’s softball squad has been on a quest for a stable playing field, juggling venues from high‑school parks to the city’s own Memorial Field. This spring, a mix of mild temperatures and persistent rain forced the team to relocate their home games to an artificial turf field at the Ma

entertainment

Savannah Guthrie’s Return: A Morning Show Milestone

April 4, 2026

The buzz in midtown Manhattan this Monday centers on a familiar face returning to the Today show. Savannah Guthrie, who has been absent for more than two months, is set to anchor the morning broadcast again after a personal tragedy that has kept her off air. The 65th day since her mother disappeared

technology

Cheap One‑Time Office 2024 for Mac and PC

April 4, 2026

People who dislike paying monthly for software can now buy a single license of Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 for just about $100. The offer replaces the usual $249. 99 price tag with a lifetime subscription that works on both Mac and Windows computers. The bundle includes the familiar tools

health

Biologics for Long‑Term Urticaria: When to Start and What It Means

April 4, 2026

Veterans who suffer from chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) often go through many doctor visits, hospital stays, and emergency rooms before a new type of medicine is tried. A study looked at records from 2011 to 2021 to see how long it takes from the first diagnosis until a biologic drug is started

business

Connecticut Sets Up New Job‑Pathway Team Led by Ex‑Education Secretary

April 4, 2026

The state has launched a new career‑pathways commission to boost job prospects for its young people. Governor Ned Lamont signed an order creating the board, which will map out how students can move from school to in‑demand jobs. Miguel Cardona, who once ran the U. S. Department of Education and serv

science

Biological Control: A Smarter, Safer Approach

April 4, 2026

The idea of bringing in natural enemies to fight pests has been around for decades. Early successes made it a hero, but later studies showed that these helpers could also hurt other species that weren’t the target. Because of this, scientists began to think more carefully about the risks in the 1990

health

Journey of Two New Lives

April 4, 2026

A simple morning turns into a life‑changing moment when a woman learns she is pregnant. The shock of the news feels like a sudden wave, catching her off guard on an ordinary day. She quickly realizes that this new life will alter everything she knows about herself. The experience is both hope

technology

OpenAI’s New Podcast Move: A Smart PR Play

April 4, 2026

OpenAI recently bought the popular tech talk show TBPN, a move that surprised many in media and tech circles. The purchase is part of a long tradition where big companies buy content to shape conversations about their products. For example, RCA created NBC in the 1920s to sell radios, and Microsoft

health

Home Fun: How Tailored Activities Keep Seniors Happy

April 4, 2026

Older adults often feel left out when they stay at home or in care centers. Giving them activities that fit their own tastes can change that picture. A plan that uses the home setting and looks at what each person likes makes daily life more engaging. When activities match a senior’s interests, the

business

New Food and Fun Spots Coming to Biddeford

April 4, 2026

Biddeford is getting a mix of new restaurants and entertainment venues. A fast‑food chain that sells chicken sandwiches will replace an old Italian restaurant on a downtown lot. The site, once home to Olive Garden, was torn down last year and is ready for a fresh building. Chick‑fil‑A has already re