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Tax Breaks to Help Dutch Startups Keep Talent

April 3, 2026

The Netherlands is exploring a new tax plan that would let workers in young companies pay less tax on the shares they receive. The proposal, which is still open for public input, was created after talking with a number of startup and growing firms. It aims to make the country more attractive for new

politics

Worcester’s Apartment Plan Gets a New Deadline

April 3, 2026

The city’s planning board decided to push back the review of a request for more time on a downtown apartment project. The developer, HHM Cube from Springfield, asked for extra days to lock in funding, finish the building drawings, and file a permit. Instead of hearing about it on April 1, the

health

U. S. Aid Shift Sparks Risk of Medicine Shortages in Africa and Asia

April 3, 2026

The United States is changing how it sends life‑saving medicines for HIV and malaria to poorer nations, a move that could leave many countries without essential drugs. Until now, the U. S. ran its donations through a program called the Global Health Supply Chain, managed by private company Chemonics

entertainment

Family‑Friendly Games Turned Movies

April 3, 2026

The world of video game movies has long leaned toward adult themes, but lately many films have opened their doors to younger viewers. A bright example is the 2023 animated adventure that brings a beloved plumber and his friends to life in a fast‑paced, 92‑minute journey across a colorful kingdom. It

health

Cold Blast for Fat: How a Quick Chill Lowers Skin Heat

April 3, 2026

The world faces a rising tide of obesity, prompting scientists to search for safer alternatives to surgery and drugs. One promising approach is whole‑body cryostimulation, or “cryotherapy, ” where people sit in a chamber that drops temperatures to near‑freezing for just a few minutes. Researchers wa

sports

Soomin Oh: A 17‑Year‑Old Swinging Into Golf History

April 3, 2026

Soomin Oh is a 17‑year‑old from Ansan, South Korea, who has already outpaced many seasoned golfers. She began swinging clubs in second grade and joined the national team at 14, showing that talent can rise quickly when nurtured early. Her game blends raw power with calm precision, allowing her to

politics

A Tourist’s Outburst Sparks a Debate on Racism Laws

April 3, 2026

The story began when an Argentine visitor left a beach bar in Rio de Janeiro early on January 14. A fight over the bill reportedly sparked an argument, after which she claimed the staff made rude gestures toward her and her friends. The bar’s security camera, shown to a reporter, seems to capture

crime

Police Shift Focus From Online Arguments to Real Crime

April 3, 2026

In Britain, the police have decided to stop chasing harmless social‑media posts that don’t meet criminal criteria. The move means officers can put more effort into serious offences and help protect people who are genuinely at risk. The Metropolitan Police said it has already cracked twice as many

politics

Iran’s Leaders Step Out in the Streets to Show They’re Still In Charge

April 3, 2026

In a bold move, Iran’s top officials have started walking openly through crowded streets in Tehran. The president and the foreign minister were seen mingling with hundreds of people, taking selfies on state TV and shaking hands with supporters. This public display follows a month of targeted kill

entertainment

A 193-Year-Old Tortoise Outlives a Fake Death Story

April 3, 2026

Jonathan, a tortoise living on a remote island, isn’t the kind of animal that grabs headlines often. But when a fake report claimed he died, it tricked media worldwide. The mistake started with a misleading post on X, supposedly from his vet, saying Jonathan passed away. News sites repeated the clai