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Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day
GUTACH, Germany (AP) — At the edge of a trail in Germany’s picturesque Black Forest region, waterlogged steps sink into ankle-deep water and mud, requiring careful footing. An ocean away, a sandy trail in the ponderosa forests of northern Arizona demands treading just as deliberately when walkers reach a line of tree stu ... (full story)
Business
Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of Texas
NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are fueling the University of Texas at Austin's medical research ambitions with a $750 million gift that promises to improve patient care through artificial intelligence and increase health care options for the booming state capital.
The UT Dell Medical Center, announced ... (full story)
Options for Combating Retirement Insecurity
Americans are in a good position when it comes to retirement security, correct?
Consider this: The median retirement savings across all workers (ages 21 to 64) is just under $1,000 ($955), according to the National Institute on Retirement Security's "Retirement in America" report, released in February 2026 (tinyurl.co ... (full story)
Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical
NEW YORK (AP) — Teenagers are more inclined than their elders to get news from nontraditional sources such as social media and influencers, heralding a generational shift in how people seek out information.
A national study by the Media Insight Project finds 36% of U.S. adults say they get news from social media at least o ... (full story)
Local
Today in History: April 30, Vietnam War ends
Today is Thursday, April 30, the 120th day of 2026. There are 245 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On April 30, 1975, the Vietnam War ended as the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces.
Also on this date:
In 1789, George Washington took the oath of office at Federal Hall in New York as t ... (full story)
State
Massachusetts is dumping sewage into waterways. Grassroots organizations are fighting back
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — When Ann McDonald went kayaking several weeks after a 2024 rainstorm, she thought the water in the Alewife Brook just outside Boston was safe. Even though sewage discharges into the brook during heavy storms, public health officials recommended waiting just 48 hours after rain for bacteria levels to dro ... (full story)