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4 days ago | 
san.com | Diane Duenez
Two people in Hood River County, Oregon, have died from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. The disease is a rare and fatal brain disorder. Health officials have identified three cases over the past eight months — one confirmed and two probable — with no known link between them so far. The disease is extremely rare and not spread through casual contact; investigations are ongoing in partnership with the CDC.
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4 days ago | 
san.com | Diane Duenez
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4 days ago | 
san.com | Diane Duenez
Joe Rogan joked about Katy Perry’s recent Blue Origin space flight, teasing her new “guru” persona. He also mocked the pop star for bringing a daisy aboard the New Shepard capsule. The April 14 mission, Blue Origin’s 11th human flight, featured an all-female crew including Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez, and lasted about 10 minutes.
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4 days ago | 
san.com | Diane Duenez
Pope Francis used his Easter “Urbi et Orbi” blessing Sunday, April 20, to call for peace across the globe. He delivered the message from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica despite continuing health struggles. The 88-year-old pontiff, recovering from bilateral pneumonia, did not preside over Easter Mass in St. Peter’s Square. The liturgy was instead celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Comastri, the retired archpriest of the basilica.
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5 days ago | 
san.com | Diane Duenez
Ninety-two percent of Americans plan to celebrate Easter with candy. Eighty-nine percent of parents are including chocolate in their children’s baskets, according to industry surveys. Google search data shows states favor different treats — gummies, M&M’s, Skittles, and peanut butter eggs are top picks, while Vermont prefers chocolate eggs and Idaho favors lollipops.
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5 days ago | 
san.com | Diane Duenez
In a first-of-its-kind event Saturday, April 19, humans and humanoid robots competed on the same half-marathon course in Beijing, marking a milestone in both athletic and technological achievement. The 13.1-mile (21-kilometer) race wound through the Chinese capital’s Economic-Technological Development Area, presenting participants with challenging slopes and rail crossings.
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5 days ago | 
san.com | Diane Duenez
Vice President JD Vance met with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Gallagher on Saturday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed global conflicts and humanitarian issues, including migration and refugees. The Vatican emphasized the importance of “serene collaboration” with the U.S. and praised the church’s work with vulnerable populations.
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5 days ago | 
san.com | Diane Duenez
Russia and Ukraine carried out the largest prisoner exchange since the start of the war Saturday, April 19, officials from both countries said. Russia’s Defense Ministry said 246 Russian service members were returned from Ukrainian-controlled territory. In exchange, Ukraine received 31 wounded prisoners of war, while 15 wounded Russian soldiers were also transferred, according to the Associated Press.
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1 week ago | 
san.com | Diane Duenez
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking into whether the social media giant created an illegal monopoly when it acquired Instagram and WhatsApp. This trial marks the first significant test of the FTC under President Donald Trump, who has long sought to challenge Big Tech.
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1 week ago | 
san.com | Diane Duenez
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported by the Trump administration, is currently detained in El Salvador. The Supreme Court ruled that U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis’s order to facilitate his return is proper, requiring the federal government to disclose his location and status. President Trump is scheduled to meet El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele at the White House, but the White House dismissed the possibility of Bukele returning Abrego Garcia on his plane.
