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Liver Fat and the Obesity Connection

April 6, 2026

Obesity can change how the liver works. When too much fat builds up in the liver, it may turn into a serious disease that can lead to scarring and even liver failure. The problem starts when fat tissue in the body stops working right. It releases too many free fats into the bloodstream, and these

finance

Flat‑Fee Advice: Why Old Fees Are Out of Date

April 6, 2026

Technology has quietly changed many ways we pay for things, from cell‑phone minutes to movie rentals. In finance, a similar shift is happening. Investors now have easy access to research tools and digital planners that once required big teams. Yet most advisers still charge a percentage of the asset

opinion

Teaching When the World Feels Uncertain

April 6, 2026

In a typical college class, students often leave with polite thanks for the lecture that just ended. This semester’s classes are different; after discussions about digital misinformation and political lawsuits, students leave with comments like “That was depressing” or a sarcastic “Another uplifting

opinion

Colorado Faces Clash Between State Law and School Sports Rules

April 6, 2026

The state’s anti‑discrimination law is putting school sports programs in a tough spot. A federal rule, Title IX, says girls and women must have equal chances to play sports. Colorado’s law says everyone should be treated the same, no matter gender identity. Last month, a federal office said

health

Finding Dangerous DNA Clues for Aortic Problems

April 6, 2026

Scientists are using computer programs to spot hidden risks in genes that can cause the aorta, the main artery, to tear. These risky changes are called variants of uncertain significance, or VUS, because doctors don’t know if they are harmful. The new approach looks at many different features of the

finance

A Simple Way to Earn Big Dividends From Tech

April 6, 2026

Private‑credit funds have been under pressure because many tech companies now rely on non‑bank lenders, and the market has shifted from about $500 billion a decade ago to roughly $3 trillion. These funds promise low volatility, yet they struggle when investors ask for more cash than the “semi‑liquid

politics

Windfall Tax Push: EU Ministers Call for New Energy Rule

April 6, 2026

The group of finance ministers from Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Austria have joined forces to ask the European Union to introduce a windfall tax on energy firms. Their main worry is that the recent surge in oil and gas prices—linked to conflicts in Iran—could push inflation higher and hurt o

entertainment

Rainy Easter Fun on South Street

April 6, 2026

The yearly Easter celebration on South Street turned into a quirky show despite heavy rain and no parade. A small crowd gathered, but fans still arrived in eye‑catching outfits to lift the gloomy mood. Longtime organizer Henri David spent a sleepless night crafting a waterproof hat, studded wi

politics

Iran Calls for Action After Power Plant Attacks

April 6, 2026

Iran’s nuclear chief wrote a letter to the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, saying that the agency has not done enough to stop attacks on its only working nuclear power plant. He pointed out that the Bushehr plant has been hit four times, with a recent strike on April 4 killing

politics

A Russian Air Force Leader Dies in Crimea Plane Crash

April 6, 2026

A senior officer of Russia’s air force lost his life when a military transport plane went down in Crimea last month. The crash killed 30 people, according to a high‑ranking official who spoke with local media. The pilot was Alexander Otroshchenko, commander of the 45th Army under the Northern Fleet