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Celebrities Turning 22‑79 on April 2

April 2, 2026

It’s a busy day for birthdays. The oldest star is singer Emmylou Harris, who celebrates 79 years and has earned a Grammy nod every year from 1976 to 1990. The next big name is actor Pedro Pascal, who turns 51 and will soon bring Mister Fantastic back to the Avengers movies. Emma Myers, a young actre

politics

Gambling Ads Face New Limits in Australia

April 2, 2026

Australia has introduced fresh rules to curb gambling advertising. The government will stop ads that use celebrities and will only show online ads to people who are logged in and over 18 years old. These changes aim to protect children from seeing gambling messages. On television, the new law caps

politics

Softball Star’s Tax Dilemma: Money Going to a Fight Over Girls’ Sports

April 2, 2026

A freshman softball player from Western Michigan, who has just filed her taxes for the first time, is surprised to find that a portion of her earnings will help fund a lawsuit against Minnesota. The state has been sued by the Department of Justice for not following President Trump’s rule that bars b

health

Kids’ Screen Habits Shifted After COVID, Study Finds

April 2, 2026

A new review shows that children and teens are spending more time on computers, phones, tablets and video games than they did before the pandemic. The only exception is television, which has been watched less over the last few years. Researchers sifted through 60 studies that covered kids up t

politics

Health Panel Hold‑Up Slows New Cancer Screening Rules

April 2, 2026

The U. S. Health Secretary has put a pause on the preventive‑care panel that shapes free medical tests, and experts say this delay is pushing back new cancer screening rules. The panel, which was created in 1984, decides which routine tests—like cancer or heart disease checks—are covered by health

education

Schools Blend Faith and Market Rules

April 2, 2026

In Brazil, five long‑standing religious schools faced a new rule: the market now decides who attends school. These institutions had to decide whether to follow old traditions or adopt new business habits. Researchers looked at how the schools mixed both worlds, creating a hybrid plan called ne

education

St. Xavier Secures 16‑Acre Campus for Future Growth

April 2, 2026

St. Xavier High School has bought a 16‑acre plot south of its current grounds for $7. 2 million, turning the former Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science site into a temporary office hub while its own buildings undergo renovation. The new location at 645 W. North Bend Road in Finneytown will host

science

Measles Re‑emerges: Scientists Track 1, 000 Viral Genomes

April 2, 2026

The CDC has released its first set of measles genome data, showing how the virus spread across the U. S. last year. Scientists expect more data soon, which will help decide if the country has lost its measles‑free status. The CDC held back the information for months while it dealt with staff cuts

education

Future‑Proofing Work: How New Tech Is Changing Jobs

April 2, 2026

Work is shifting faster than ever. New tools let people do tasks from any place, so companies can hire talent worldwide instead of staying in one city. This change means workers need new skills, and employers must adapt their training. One major driver is automation. Robots and smart software can n

technology

Quantum‑Powered Blockchain Testing Begins

April 2, 2026

A new project lets scientists use real quantum machines to try out blockchain tasks. The team behind Quip. Network is building a shared network where old‑school computers and quantum devices work together. Researchers from top schools have already signed up, and some teams have submitted usefu