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Apr 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Gadgets that shaped everyday life before smartphones

Back in the mid-20th century, technology wasn’t about endless apps or doomscrolling—it was about solving real, small problems around the house. Boomers remember when gadgets were built for one job only, like slicing bread or mixing drinks, not for tracking steps or ordering groceries. Kitchen tools

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Your Smile’s Secret Role in Staying Healthy Longer

Your mouth is more than just a tool for talking and eating. It acts like a front window showing whether your body is running smoothly inside. While people chase expensive wellness trends, they often overlook how their smile connects to bigger health issues. Studies now show that gum problems, even w

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

St. Paul’s Cinco de Mayo festival gets a fresh start on the West Side

This weekend, St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood will host its Cinco de Mayo festival, but with a smaller crowd and more local flavor than in past years. Instead of spreading across long blocks, the event is now concentrated on Cesar Chavez Street between Robert and Ada streets, including Parque Cast

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Apr 29 2026WEATHER

Mississippi braces for another stormy week

Mississippi isn’t done with rough weather yet. After days of storms, another round of severe weather is expected on Tuesday, April 28, this time bringing the risk of large hail, strong winds, and possible tornadoes. Nearly the entire state is under some level of warning, with the highest risks—Level

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Apr 29 2026WEATHER

Severe storms hit Mineral Wells, Texas, causing injuries and damage

Heavy storms swept through Palo Pinto County, about 90 miles from Dallas, leaving a trail of injuries and destruction in Mineral Wells. Emergency teams rushed to the scene after reports of people hurt and buildings damaged. The exact number of injuries and how bad they are remains unclear for now.

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Apr 29 2026WEATHER

Big hail, big storms: What’s really happening over Dallas?

A long spell of wild weather has kept the Midwest and South on edge for days now. Power cuts and fallen trees have already caused problems in places like Michigan, where one person lost their life when a storm toppled a tree. Now, the next round of storms is moving south, and Dallas is in the crossh

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Apr 28 2026FINANCE

Robinhood’s Crypto Drop Sends Shares Down

The trading app saw its first quarterly profit in a year slip to $346 million, or 38 cents per share, just shy of analysts’ forecast. Revenue hit $1. 07 billion, down from the expected $1. 14 billion, thanks mainly to gains in stocks and options while crypto fees fell sharply. Crypto trading revenu

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Apr 28 2026FINANCE

Robinhood Turns Crypto Loss into Betting Boom

Robinhood’s earnings show a sharp fall in crypto trading income, but other parts of the business are growing. Crypto revenue dropped 47% to $134 million from last year’s $252 million. The company said customers are moving away from crypto to other trading options. Transaction‑based revenue cl

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Adventures Arrive at Hong Kong Disneyland This Spring

Hong Kong Disneyland has revealed fresh attractions that will start this spring, adding excitement to the park’s 20th‑anniversary celebrations. The announcement came at the same time as the park’s latest financial results, showing that business and entertainment are growing hand in hand. The highli

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Future‑Ready Doctors: A Three‑Part Plan for AI Training

The rise of artificial intelligence in hospitals means doctors must learn new skills fast. In Canada, medical schools still vary widely in how they teach AI, and many students get almost no training. Students say AI will change their work, yet the current teaching system is slow and uneven.

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