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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

New Jersey Hikes Bets and Taxes for World Cup Safety

New Jersey lawmakers are looking at raising money from sports betting to cover extra security for the World Cup. A Senate budget leader has drafted a bill that would add a 10 percent tax on the money casinos earn from online bets during the tournament. The extra charge would last until August 10. T

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Mar 30 2026SPORTS

Sports Signals: From Finger Twirls to Head Pats

In today’s game, every pitch, pass and play can be replayed in crystal‑clear detail. Coaches, umpires and fans alike have adopted a set of quick gestures to flag questionable calls. The NBA’s finger twirl, the NFL’s red challenge flag and soccer’s aerial rectangle all serve the same purpose: a silen

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Medical School Curriculum Shift: A New Focus on Self‑Learning

The main accrediting body for U. S. medical schools has changed its teaching requirements for the 2027‑28 academic year. The new rules no longer explicitly ask students to study health disparities or the social forces that shape patient outcomes. Instead, they emphasize skills in independent l

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Mar 30 2026BUSINESS

Celebrating 15 Years Before the Final Pour

Copper Kettle Brewing, a beloved spot in Denver’s craft scene, has announced that it will close its doors on Saturday, June 27. The announcement came through the company’s social media feed and marked the end of a journey that began in April 2011. Founded by Jeremy Gobien and Kristen Kozik, the brew

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Russia Reboots Animal Vaccine Production After Livestock Culling

The Russian president signed a new order that reshapes how animal vaccines are made after a cattle outbreak caused thousands of deaths in Siberia. The event led to protests and demands that top officials step down, a rare reaction in wartime Russia. The decree combines several state‑owned firm

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Healing Hearts: How Spiritual Care Can Re‑ignite Medicine

Health care often feels like a race, with bills and schedules taking center stage. Yet many doctors, nurses and patients still search for deeper meaning when illness strikes. In recent years the focus on profit has pushed away the gentle, caring side of medicine. A fresh look at faith and pasto

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Health as a Luxury: How Wellness Became a Status Symbol

The modern world has turned staying healthy into a fashionable statement, especially for those who can pay the high price of wellness. In places like Los Angeles, pricey health devices and retreats are sold as lifestyle upgrades, turning medicine into a public display of wealth. This trend is fuel

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Mar 30 2026LIFESTYLE

New Shops & Eats Coming to Reno’s South Mall

The south side of the city is getting a fresh mix of stores and restaurants. A popular fashion retailer just opened its first Reno outlet, taking over a former loft spot and drawing many visitors on opening day. A jewelry boutique that sells watches, bags and sunglasses will also open soon, mo

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

How People with Learning Challenges Can Say “Yes” to Advanced Health Studies

Adults who have learning difficulties often face big problems when it comes to joining new medical studies that try to match treatments to a person’s genes and lifestyle. These studies could help everyone, especially those who normally get less fair care. But the rules about whether a person w

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Boosting App Use: New Onboarding Tricks for Pain Care

Many people with long‑term pain, like fibromyalgia, struggle to start or keep using digital health tools. Studies show that up to fifty percent of patients either never download the app their doctor recommends or stop using it early. Because these apps can help track symptoms and improve treatment,

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