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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

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

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

Youth Sports Champion: LA84’s New Play Push

April 3, 2026

The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics left a lasting gift: the LA84 Foundation. It started with $93 million in profits and now gives more than $250 million to youth sports groups in Southern California. Last Thursday, the foundation held its eighth Play Equity Summit. The goal: fix the problems tha

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

States Fight Back: Lawsuits Challenge Trump’s Mail‑In Voting Order

April 3, 2026

The latest legal battle over mail voting begins in Boston, where 22 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit. They argue that President Trump’s new executive order is unconstitutional and tries to take away voters’ rights before the upcoming midterms. Trump’s dire

environment

Falcons Return Home: Kazakhstan’s New Conservation Effort

April 3, 2026

A group of 34 saker falcons fluttered into the sky over Altyn‑Emel National Park, marking a hopeful step for a species that has faced severe decline. These birds are part of an ambitious plan to rebuild Kazakhstan’s falcon numbers, a symbol of freedom for its nomadic culture. The project is led by S