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Apr 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hiring the first CMO for a YouTube superstar’s growing empire

MrBeast is building more than just viral videos these days. His company, Beast Industries, wants to go mainstream with movies, snacks, and even banking apps. Now it needs a marketing boss to make it all happen. This isn’t just another corporate hire—it’s a chance to shape a brand that started as a s

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Apr 16 2026HEALTH

Why South Carolina's Black Mothers Face Higher Risks During Pregnancy

South Carolina stands out in the U. S. for having some of the biggest gaps in care for Black mothers. These women are twice as likely to die during or after childbirth compared to others. Experts say this isn’t just bad luck—it’s a pattern tied to how healthcare treats people differently based on ra

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Apr 16 2026HEALTH

Hidden Brain Gaps: How Brain Disease Testing Falls Short in Poorer Nations

Brain tumor diagnosis isn’t just about scans and symptoms anymore. Doctors now rely on detailed lab tests to pick the right treatment. But in many places with fewer resources, these advanced tests are hard to find. A look at brain cancer care shows why this matters. A major global health report hig

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Apr 16 2026FINANCE

Global Money Talks: Japan and US Boost Currency Coordination

Japan and the United States have decided to increase their discussions about currency values following a meeting between their top finance officials. This move comes as both countries watch the Japanese yen hover near a key level that triggered past currency interventions. Japan’s finance minister p

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Apr 16 2026FINANCE

Southwick pushes schools to trim budget after tough town cuts

The town of Southwick has taken big steps to tighten its own spending, cutting budgets by 5% last year and another 10% this year. But even with those reductions, the school district’s costs keep climbing, forcing officials to ask for more savings. The Select Board approved a letter asking the region

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Instagram Clicks with Smart Words

A recent survey looked at how the words in Japanese Instagram ads affect how many people click on them. The researchers pulled 21, 692 ads from the Meta Marketing API between July 2021 and June 2023. They measured click‑through rate (CTR) by dividing link clicks by the number of times an ad was show

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Apr 15 2026SCIENCE

How to Test Protein Similarity with Better Limits

Scientists use a method called hydrogen/deuterium exchange mass spectrometry to study how proteins fold. When comparing two drug versions, they need a test that shows the samples are almost identical, not just different. A new approach called TOST uses two one‑sided tests to set limits of acce

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Apr 15 2026SCIENCE

Celebrating a Decade of Spine Care Leadership

The spine section of the Organization for Rehabilitation Science has reached a milestone: ten years of guiding research, education, and practice in spinal health. Over this period, the group has championed evidence‑based approaches to treatment and training for clinicians worldwide. From its earl

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Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

Passion, Ethics and the Workplace: A Hidden Match‑Making Game

Passion can be a double‑edged sword. It pushes people to achieve great things, but it also sends signals about a person’s character that others use when deciding who to hire or promote. Studies with nearly 1, 850 participants show that the way passion is expressed matters a great deal. When pe

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

The Memphis Task Force: Crime Fight or Immigration Sweep?

A new police unit in Memphis was set up last fall to cut down on street crime. The group works with the National Guard and local police, but it also arrests people who are not allowed to stay in the country. Investigations show that only a tiny fraction of those arrested were actually involved in

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