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Apr 03 2026WEATHER

Dry Spell to End, But More Rain Looms for the Plains

The Central and Southern Plains have faced many storms in recent weeks. After a few days of quiet, dry weather is coming. This break is rare for this time of year, but it will not last long. The weather center says that next week the region will stay dry for a short period. April usually b

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Apr 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Quantum‑Ready Blockchains: New Network Claims Safety from Future Computers

Naoris Protocol has just gone live on its main network, announcing it is the first blockchain built from the start with post‑quantum cryptography approved by U. S. standards. The move follows growing worries that powerful quantum machines could crack the math behind today’s most common signatures, s

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Reno’s Role in ESPN’s Early Days

In a surprising twist, the city of Reno is linked to the birth of one of America’s biggest sports networks. A new documentary called “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” will air on Monday, April 6 at 5:30 p. m. on ESPN. The film tells the story of Bill Rasmussen, who dreamed up a 24‑hour sports chann

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Cold Blast for Fat: How a Quick Chill Lowers Skin Heat

The world faces a rising tide of obesity, prompting scientists to search for safer alternatives to surgery and drugs. One promising approach is whole‑body cryostimulation, or “cryotherapy, ” where people sit in a chamber that drops temperatures to near‑freezing for just a few minutes. Researchers wa

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Youth Sports Champion: LA84’s New Play Push

The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics left a lasting gift: the LA84 Foundation. It started with $93 million in profits and now gives more than $250 million to youth sports groups in Southern California. Last Thursday, the foundation held its eighth Play Equity Summit. The goal: fix the problems tha

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Apr 03 2026EDUCATION

Teenagers and the Hidden Risks of Sports Betting

In Tennessee, a high‑school senior began betting on games after seeing flashy ads that promised easy money. He spent his birthday cash on a single wager and quickly escalated to larger bets, only to find that losses piled up. The experience made him stop and worry about addiction. The problem is wi

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Caroline Dubois: A New Champion in the Making

Caroline Dubois has carved a path that echoes the bold steps of Ronda Rousey and Serena Williams. In her early years, she disguised herself as a boy to train in boxing because girls were barred from the sport. This daring move paid off, leading her to a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics and pa

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

China Resources Mixc’s Strong Earnings Keep Analysts Buying

A recent review from CSC Financial says it still believes China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Ltd. is a good buy, aiming for HK$56. 79 per share. CMB International Securities echoes this view with a target of HK$53. 58, showing confidence in the company’s future. The firm posted solid result

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Hoka’s New Mach Remastered: Speed Meets Everyday Style

Hoka has taken its popular speed‑trainer shoe and turned it into a casual favorite. The new Mach Remastered is priced at $145 for both men and women. The base design keeps the original’s light weight and quick‑response foam, so it still feels fresh all day. What changes is the look and feel fo

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Brain Donations: A Quiet Gap in Autism Research

Scientists say that the key to unlocking how autism works lies in studying real human brains, but most people don’t know that brain donation is a separate process from regular organ donation. In a recent survey of just over a thousand Americans, only about 15 percent knew that being an organ donor

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