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Health Secretary Faces Tough Questions on Vaccines and Budget Cuts

April 17, 2026

The Health and Human Services chief, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , spoke to Congress early Thursday about his plans for the 2027 budget and his vision for healthier America. He started by saying that good nutrition is key to ending chronic disease, hoping to shift the debate away from his past vaccine cri

politics

High School Clubs and a New Push for Conservative Voices

April 17, 2026

In many Republican‑led states, governors are backing a movement to set up chapters of Turning Point USA in every public high school. The goal, according to officials, is to give students a platform for conservative ideas that they say have been suppressed in schools. The initiative follows the de

politics

Georgia Governor Race: Money, Names and New Faces

April 17, 2026

The 2026 Georgia governor contest feels very different from the high‑energy battle four years ago. While Democrats now appear less focused and have spent only about $1. 2 million, Republicans have poured nearly $100 million into ads. The stakes are high because Georgia has not elected a Democratic g

opinion

Fear at School: Kids Want a Safe Learning Space

April 17, 2026

Students in Ohio are saying it loud and clear: they want to learn without worry. When kids feel unsafe, their focus on math, history or science fades. A recent roundup shows over 280 people were taken by ICE in Central Ohio during a single week, stirring fear in towns like Springfield where many Hai

celebrities

Prince Harry and Meghan Visit Bondi Survivors on Final Aussie Trip

April 17, 2026

The Duke of Sussex and his wife arrived in Sydney to meet people who lived through a deadly beach attack. They spoke with survivors, including a man named Elon Zizer who was shot while protecting his kids. The couple also talked to first‑responders and museum staff who are setting up a display

health

How Small Islands Can Use Precision Medicine

April 17, 2026

Precision medicine means treating people based on their genes, habits and surroundings. It can change how we stop or cure heart and weight problems. The idea is great, but many poor countries and tiny island states face big obstacles. Their hospitals are weak, the science is expensive, and their peo

entertainment

K‑Drama Boom: How Netflix Sparked a Global Love Affair

April 17, 2026

Netflix’s newest hit, Bloodhounds season two, drew 7. 4 million viewers last week and became the biggest non‑English show on the platform, landing it third overall. That success is part of a larger trend: Korean dramas now occupy three spots in the top ten non‑English programs on Netflix, and all of

religion

Young men in the U. S. are finding more meaning in religion than ever before

April 17, 2026

Recent data shows a surprising shift among young men in America. More are saying religion plays a big role in their lives than young women—a rare reversal in the past 25 years. In 2024, 42% of men aged 18-29 called religion "very important, " up from just 28% two years earlier. Meanwhile, young wome

celebrities

A Fresh Look at How Women Are Treated in TV

April 17, 2026

The show Girls rewrote the rule book for female characters on television. It let audiences see women who are messy, real and imperfect instead of flawless icons. The idea was bold and changed the conversation about what women can do on screen. Men who take creative risks are usually praised, but a w

business

A Local Arts Spot Bites the Dust After Tax Struggles

April 17, 2026

The once-popular Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center has shut its doors for good, its owners blaming city officials for deliberately sabotaging their efforts. In a Facebook post, the group called "the HMAC Family" called the closure permanent and claimed city leaders constructed a trap to force them out.