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Apr 29 2026BUSINESS

Portland coffee shop forced to shut down over safety and paperwork issues

A Portland coffee shop called Y%F Coffee has been ordered to close after city inspectors found multiple problems. The shop sits in a building that had been empty for over a decade before it opened earlier this year. City officials say the business never got the proper license or paperwork to operate

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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

How AI and blockchain are reshaping finance: Key takeaways from global leaders

Abu Dhabi recently hosted a major discussion on AI and blockchain’s role in finance. About 40 top figures from banks like BlackRock, regulators, and tech firms joined forces to explore how these technologies could transform markets. The focus wasn’t just on theory—it was on real challenges. Leaders

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Heart Disease Link: What Makes Them Similar and Different

When blood vessels get clogged, three big health problems can happen: heart attacks, leg artery blockages, and strokes. These conditions all come from the same root cause—atherosclerosis, where fatty buildup hardens arteries. But do they share the same genetic risks? New research digs into this ques

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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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Apr 28 2026SCIENCE

A Day‑Long Dance of Flowers: How Genes and Smells Work Together

When the day‑lily Hemerocallis fulva “Shaman” opens, it releases a bouquet that shifts over time. Scientists followed this scent journey by sampling petals at three key moments: the first blush, the peak bloom, and the last sigh. Using modern tools that spot tiny chemicals (volatile organic compo

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Soldiers Reassigned After Arresting CNN Crew

An Israeli battalion that had taken a CNN crew into custody is back on duty after a month’s pause, according to a security insider. The unit belongs to the ultra‑Orthodox “Netzah Yehuda” group and has just finished a training session on ethics. Military radio says it will resume normal operations so

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Apr 28 2026WEATHER

Cold Snap Hits Virginia Wineries Hard

The chill that swept through Virginia last week knocked out a huge chunk of the state’s grape harvest. Temperatures fell to about 24 degrees in Charlottesville, turning a normal winter night into a hard freeze that rattled vineyards from Northern Virginia all the way down to New Kent County. T

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Apr 28 2026SCIENCE

How Talking Helps Babies Learn Sounds in Different Worlds

In many parts of the world, babies grow up hearing a lot or very little talking. Researchers wanted to see if the amount of speech aimed at a child matters for how well babies learn the sounds that make up words. They studied two very different places: a rural highland community in Bolivia where peo

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

North Korea’s Execution Surge During COVID Lockdown

North Korea increased the number of people it executed after closing its borders to stop COVID‑19. A rights group in Seoul studied 880 defectors and used satellite pictures to locate execution sites. The report warns it is not a final count, but the data show a sharp rise in punishments. The

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Teacher Students at Risk of Burnout: What the Study Reveals

Polish students who are preparing to become teachers were examined to spot early signs that they might face burnout or health problems later in their careers. The researchers used a tool called the AVEM inventory, which looks at how people handle work and what habits they develop. Two particul

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