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Mammoth Lakes Faces Ongoing Hantavirus Threat After Winter Tragedies

April 1, 2026

In Mammoth Lakes, a ski town in California’s Eastern Sierra, three people lost their lives last year to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome—a rare illness caused by a rodent virus. The deaths shocked residents because the infections happened in winter, a season when the disease usually stays low. The v

science

Breaking the Pattern: A New Platinum Alloy for Cleaner Fuel Cells

April 1, 2026

A team of scientists created a special platinum alloy that breaks the usual symmetry seen in metals. By mixing platinum with iron, cobalt and copper, they made the atoms line up unevenly and stretch in different directions. This irregular arrangement adds more nearby metal atoms around each platinum

lifestyle

Picking the right food for your new puppy

April 1, 2026

Raising a puppy involves more than just cuddles and playtime—it means making smart choices about nutrition. Puppies need food packed with nutrients to help their muscles grow strong and their bones develop properly. But with so many brands and types of food available, how do you know which one is be

entertainment

Tech Tales That Feel Too Close to Home

April 1, 2026

Black Mirror isn’t just another sci-fi show about robots and spaceships. It’s a mirror held up to today’s tech habits, reflecting how close we already are to some of its wildest ideas. What makes the series stand out isn’t fancy effects or big explosions. It’s how it turns everyday tools—like social

technology

Ring expands its camera world with a new app store

March 31, 2026

Ring, the company that owns many home‑security cameras, has launched an app store that lets developers add new functions to its devices. The move aims to turn ordinary cameras into tools for businesses, elder care and other areas that need real‑time monitoring. The idea was first revealed at a te

business

UK regulator launches probe into Microsoft’s business software

March 31, 2026

The UK competition watchdog has opened a new investigation into how Microsoft sells its office tools to companies. The probe, called an SMS investigation, will look at how the firm licenses software like Windows, Word, Excel and Teams. More than half a million UK firms and government bodies re

celebrities

Stars Unite to Shut Down Texas Detention Center

March 31, 2026

A group of well‑known actors, musicians, and public figures has joined forces to demand that a Texas detention center for families be shut down immediately. The facility, operated by CoreCivic and run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been criticized for keeping children in condition

health

Older People Fear Crime More Than Their Health

March 31, 2026

Older adults live in a world that is safer than it used to be, yet many of them feel uneasy about being victimised. This unease is called fear of crime (FOC). Studies show that FOC can hurt people’s well‑being. Those who worry about crime often report less happiness, struggle more with everyday

business

Community Credit Union Gives Big Boost to Local Nursing School

March 31, 2026

Members First Credit Union has given a $75, 000 gift to Mid Michigan College in Harrison. The money will build a new nursing laboratory on the college’s campus, which will carry the credit union’s name. The lab will let students practice clinical skills with real equipment, help teachers plan

technology

Delta Gets Free Fast Internet on Planes in 2028

March 31, 2026

Amazon is set to give Delta customers a new kind of Wi‑Fi. In 2028, the airline will start putting Amazon Leo on its planes. Leo is made of many small satellites that orbit the Earth at about 370 miles up, which lets them send data quickly. The deal will begin with 500 aircraft and then grow. Each