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Bryson DeChambeau Talks Golf, Gear and Future Plans

April 1, 2026

In a recent conversation, the golfer known for his science‑based swing and massive YouTube following shared his thoughts on life in a new golf league, team dynamics, and personal goals. He explained that his current contract year feels like a chance to align better with the league’s direction, much

finance

Rutgers Athletic Debt Sparks Lawsuit Over Public Money

April 1, 2026

A Rutgers graduate has taken the university to court, claiming that its sports program has wasted public funds. He says the school’s athletic department spent too much money without proper oversight, creating a huge debt. The lawsuit was filed in Middlesex County Superior Court by lawyer Hecto

science

Older Friends Help Older Folks Stay Home

April 1, 2026

A growing number of seniors choose to stay in their own homes, but the help they receive is shrinking. To keep care quality high and ease pressure on nursing facilities, new ideas are needed. One idea is to let older adults give each other advice when living at home. Researchers asked 263 seniors i

sports

March Madness Reimagined: Money, Moves and Team Spirit

April 1, 2026

The final seconds of the NCAA tournament saw a freshman from Connecticut hit a buzzer‑beating shot that sent his squad to the Final Four, while a Duke player’s tears revealed how deep emotions run in college hoops. This spectacle shows that money and new rules haven’t killed the excitement of March

entertainment

Apple TV’s April Lineup: New Shows, Movies and Sports

April 1, 2026

Apple TV is busy this month with fresh drama, comedy, a dark comedy film and even some family‑friendly fantasy. The schedule starts with “Your Friends & Neighbors” season two, where the suburban thief’s life unravels after a mysterious new neighbor arrives. Next up on April 10 is the film “Outcome,

politics

Massive Money, Many Candidates: The Busy Race for the Sixth District

April 1, 2026

The race for the open seat in Massachusetts’ Sixth Congressional District is turning into a money‑heavy showdown. Candidates are pouring personal wealth and outside donations into their campaigns, creating a crowded field of hopefuls from every corner of the region. One standout is a former finance

technology

AI Tool Aims to Speed Up Crime Solving in San Diego

April 1, 2026

A man who lost his home to a robbery found that the police only saw a 13% chance of getting his stuff back. He felt the system was slow and decided to create a software that could help detectives work faster. The program, called Longeye, started in San Francisco last year and is now talking to polic

technology

Google’s New Video AI Beats OpenAI’s Sora in Cost and Flexibility

April 1, 2026

Google has unveiled its latest AI video model, Veo 3. 1 Lite, which promises lower prices and easier access for developers compared to OpenAI’s recently discontinued Sora project. The move comes after a week when OpenAI decided to drop its own video‑generation tool, leaving a gap in the market. D

technology

Microsoft Secures Big Texas Power Deal for Data Centers

April 1, 2026

Microsoft is closing a huge agreement to lock in a steady electricity supply for its growing data‑center needs. The deal involves a new gas‑powered plant in West Texas that will deliver 2, 500 megawatts of power—one of the largest projects in the state. The project is valued at about $7 billion and

science

Hybrid Crystal Keeps Boosting Light Signals Even Under Extreme Pressure

April 1, 2026

A special kind of crystal, made from both organic and inorganic parts, can change how it interacts with light when squeezed. Scientists usually expect that squeezing such materials will weaken their ability to produce a second‑harmonic signal, a process where incoming light doubles its frequency. Th