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Wildcats Take Home Science Gold in Bay Area

April 3, 2026

The San Ramon Wildcats stepped onto the science stage with a plan to outshine their rivals. They tackled 23 different STEM challenges, from crafting tiny helicopters to engineering hovercrafts that glide over water. Each event tested their teamwork, creativity, and problem‑solving skills. When the

politics

A Granny’s Run: Brazil’s New Dystopian Road

April 3, 2026

In a near‑future countryside, an elderly woman named Tereza returns home after a day’s work to find a government worker affixing metallic badges to her door. The badges, meant to honor the aged, actually strip her of individuality and earmark her for a mandatory relocation to an isolated retirement

politics

US Lifts Sanctions on Former Russian Finance Minister

April 3, 2026

The United States has taken a step to remove Mikhail Zadornov, once Russia’s finance minister and now a banker, from its sanctions list. The decision was announced by the Treasury Department on April 3rd. Zadornov had been listed in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but he managed to petit

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French Ship Glides Through Hormuz, Hinting at Calm Between Paris and Tehran

April 3, 2026

A container vessel owned by CMA CGM, a French shipping firm, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz on April 2. The Malta‑flagged Kribi, heading south along Oman’s coast, became the first French‑owned ship to pass through since late‑February tensions erupted after U. S. and Israeli strikes on I

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

politics

Greek Leaders Face Shake‑Up Over Farm Money Scam

April 3, 2026

The Greek government is about to change its cabinet after a big farm‑aid fraud case. A probe started last year showed that many Greek livestock owners made up fake records to get EU money. State workers and politicians are said to have helped them. The scandal has already forced several min

opinion

Rent Control Slows Home Improvements, Not Housing

April 3, 2026

Paragraph 1 In Pennsylvania, many people think rent limits will keep homes affordable. The truth is different. When owners can’t raise rents, they often skip needed fixes. Paragraph 2 A man who runs a manufactured‑home park in Bedford County shows this. He bought the site when it was run down

opinion

Cutting Maine’s Power Bills Without a Public Utility

April 3, 2026

Maine residents are feeling the pinch of high electricity costs, and many think only public power could solve it. In reality, there are several practical steps that can lower bills for users of the two main investor‑owned companies, Central Maine Power and Versant. These ideas are already in play fo

politics

Alaska’s Money‑Saving Debate: A 1976 Turning Point

April 3, 2026

The House of Representatives in Alaska, on March 25 1976, passed a change to the state constitution that would later become known as the Permanent Fund. The vote was 36‑1, with only one legislator opposing it. That single “no” came from Nels Anderson of Dillingham, who feared the state’s pipeline wo

business

Sphere Shares Reach New Peak Amid Positive Outlook

April 3, 2026

Sphere’s stock price climbed to a record high after analysts released upbeat reports, drawing attention from investors. The surge came as the company announced stronger-than-expected earnings and a new product line that could expand its market share. Investors reacted quickly, pushing the shares abo