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Apr 27 2026OPINION

Seniors in Maine Find Safer Homes with Small Fixes

Maine’s governor recently added $2 million to a program that lets older residents keep living in their own houses by fixing small but important problems. The idea is simple: a handrail, a grab bar or better lighting can stop many falls and keep people healthy. These fixes cost less than $3 000

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Apr 27 2026HEALTH

Birth Control Pills and Shoulder Injuries: What Women Should Know

Researchers have found a link between hormonal birth control and higher chances of shoulder problems in women. The study focused on three types of birth control: estrogen-only, progestin-only, and combined pills. It looked at women of childbearing age and matched them carefully to compare risks fair

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Politicians, Jokes, and Strange Moments at Washington's Big Dinner

Every spring, Washington throws a party where power meets punchlines. The White House Correspondents' Dinner isn't just another fancy event—it's a weird mix of laughter, awkward silence, and unfiltered opinions about the people in charge. This tradition began nearly a century ago, but today it feels

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Apr 25 2026OPINION

Living Costs Push Californians Westward

California has become expensive. Many people move away because homes, groceries, gas and taxes cost more than the national average. A recent study shows that those who leave tend to end up richer and own homes sooner than those who stay. The research from the California Policy Lab points out that

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Apr 24 2026BUSINESS

A Small Win in Cutting Drug Costs

The White House plans to reveal a new deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on pricing for their drugs. This move comes after the company was one of the few chosen to negotiate. Regeneron, which makes treatments like the Covid-19 antibody combo, didn’t comment right away. Their stock price jumped ove

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

South Park Estates: How Big Promises Led to Big Problems

South Park Estates in Midtown was once a rare spot where working families could own their homes. But after the city changed the rules in 2021, rents jumped nearly 50% in just a few years. What used to be a tight-knit community of 66 families is now down to just 35. The reason? Officials allowed a de

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Mayor Mamdani’s Rise Signals a Shift in American Politics

A new mayor in New York City shows that many voters are turning away from the old Republican style. The leader, who works with the state governor to add a tax on luxury second homes and plans a city grocery store, has won big support. Polls say he enjoys about 48 % approval, almost as high as

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Apr 22 2026BUSINESS

Young Bostonians on the Move: What It Means for the Region

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has released a new study that shows many young adults are planning to leave the area. The survey, which asked 600 residents between ages 20 and 30 across five counties, found that about a quarter of respondents expect to move away in the next five years. This f

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Apr 22 2026BUSINESS

Downtown Denver’s Apartment Plan Faces Funding Roadblock

A Denver real estate group wants to turn an empty office tower at 475 17th Street into 140 apartments, but the city’s development fund isn’t ready to back the project—yet. The plan costs $77 million, with Revesco Properties asking for a $29 million loan from the Downtown Development Authority (DDDA)

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Apr 20 2026POLITICS

Faith and Land: A New Way to Tackle Housing Gaps

In many American towns, rules about land use have quietly kept neighborhoods divided by race for decades. While old laws that openly blocked Black families from buying homes are gone, new rules still make it hard for them to find good places to live. These rules include things like big minimum lot s

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