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Apr 11 2026EDUCATION

Where Fitness Meets Community: What Happens When a Special Program Disappears?

For over forty years, a small but powerful program at Napa Valley College gave people with disabilities a place to move, heal, and belong. Some came to rebuild strength after strokes or surgeries. Others found their first taste of independence in a gym built with ramps and adaptive machines. A 92-ye

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Apr 11 2026FINANCE

When Crypto Meets Central Banking: What Kraken’s Fed Account Really Means

Back in 2011, a little-known crypto exchange called Kraken quietly started what would later become a major talking point in U. S. finance. Fast-forward 13 years, and the Wyoming-based platform just scored something rare: a direct line to the Federal Reserve’s payment network. Think of it like gettin

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Weekend baseball: Orioles, Nats hit the road again

The Orioles land back in Baltimore after beating Chicago and now host San Francisco for three games at Camden Yards. Taylor Ward made it look easy again, going four-for-five with two runs batted in and the game-winning run crossing home plate. Baltimore’s pitching staff, led by Kyle Bradish, kept th

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Ketamine in surgery and its surprising effect on pain relief

In many back surgeries, patients end up taking strong painkillers for days after the operation. This can be risky especially for those who already use opioids regularly. One new approach involves giving patients a small dose of ketamine during surgery instead of relying only on usual pain medicines.

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Apr 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Book That Questions Our Idea of Civilization

What if the world ended quietly, not with fire but with a virus? A young scientist survives while millions die. Alone but alive, he wanders streets emptied of people, only to find others—but most are broken by loss. Together they form a small group, trying to rebuild. But rebuilding what, exactly?

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Apr 10 2026SCIENCE

NASA's future in question as budget cuts threaten key missions

The White House's 2027 budget plan proposes slashing NASA's science funding by nearly half, putting over 50 missions at risk. This includes active spacecraft like Juno, which has studied Jupiter for nearly ten years, and New Horizons, which explored Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. Even missions that just

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Apr 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Don’t Starve jumps into a richer world with Elsewhere

The survival game Don’t Starve took its first real step forward in nearly ten years when a new chapter called Elsewhere slipped onto the screen at a game showcase. Instead of staying flat and simple, the world now has real depth—literally. The old top-view maps now stack into layers like a layered c

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Apr 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Two Canadian creators get major recognition for their bold Arctic comedy

Two television creators from Canada’s far north are being honored for their fresh take on Indigenous storytelling. The Breakthrough Award at a Toronto gala will go to Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald, best known for shaping North of North, a Netflix and CBC co-production set in the A

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Can Iran and the U. S. actually find peace before the next fight?

The odds of lasting peace between Iran and the U. S. are slim at best. Even with a temporary cease-fire, history shows temporary pauses rarely lead to permanent solutions. Leaders on both sides have strong reasons to keep tensions alive. The U. S. can’t ignore Iran blocking a key shipping route. Isr

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Austin’s Police Unions Push Back Against Accountability

Austin’s police unions have found a new way to shift blame away from officers accused of misconduct. When an officer injured a protester in 2020, the unions filed a legal motion arguing that poor training—not the officer—should take the fall. But here’s the catch: they’ve known about training issues

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