Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Millennials Face Hidden Health Threats From Loneliness

The pandemic pushed a generation already glued to screens into deeper isolation, and the effects are now showing up in hospitals. Doctors say that unl...

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Lactation and the Return of Healthy Blood Pressure After Pregnancy High Blood Pressure

When a woman’s blood pressure rises during pregnancy, it can leave long‑term health effects. Studies show that these high‑pressure pregnancies raise t...

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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

Slow‑Fire Smiles: A Veteran’s Quest for Flavor

Veteran Cody Krepline turned his love of slow‑cooked meats into a thriving food truck called Sloppy Hog BBQ. After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, he...

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Apr 18 2026SCIENCE

Rocket Dreams from the 1600s

Cyrano de Bergerac, a French writer of the 1600s, imagined rockets long before scientists or filmmakers did. In his 1657 story about a journey to the ...

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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Community Earth Day Bash in Cumberland County

The New Cumberland Collective is set to host its fourth Earth and Arts Festival on Sunday from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. at the local library. The event is ...

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Healthy Moms, Happy Babies: Brain Growth in the Womb

A new study looks at how what a mom eats and how calm she stays can change the brain of her unborn child. Researchers used a type of MRI that can show...

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

'Deputy PM backs Starmer amid ambassador controversy'

The deputy prime minister, who also runs the justice department, has publicly shown his confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer after a dispute over...

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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

Kids Take Charge: First Lowcountry Children’s Business Fair

A recent fair in North Charleston let a group of young entrepreneurs show off their own businesses. Twenty-one kids set up booths in Park Circle, sell...

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Apr 18 2026CRIME

Surveillance Helps Police Stop Three Night‑time Shootings in Atlanta Area

Police say that a security camera installed by a homeowners association in Brookhaven was key to catching the person who fired shots at three people d...

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Apr 18 2026SCIENCE

Plant Cells Use a Biochemical “Switch” to Decide When to Grow and Flower

Plants face changing weather every day, so they must turn short‑term stress into lasting growth plans. A new idea calls this process an “epigenetic se...

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Apr 18 2026OPINION

Conservative Books Shift From Politics to Piety

The new book line announced by former Fox host Tucker Carlson and publisher Skyhorse marks a clear change in the way right‑leaning authors reach reade...

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Intel’s 14‑Nanometer Leap: New Big Names in the Works

Intel is preparing to welcome several top tech firms to its foundry line by year‑end, thanks to the rapid progress of its 14‑nanometer (14A) process. ...

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Dreams of Forever Life

Scientists are turning the idea of living forever into a real project. The focus is on “longevity, ” or ways to slow down the body’s natural declin...

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Future of Cars and City Safety: A Quick Look

The big idea about self‑driving cars is that they could stop a lot of crashes, because no one gets tired or distracted. A state transport official sai...

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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Big Spill, Big Fight: Fishermen Push Back Against Louisiana Oil Leak

A huge oil spill from the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) has sparked two new class‑action lawsuits by local fishermen and a charter boat captain. ...

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Russians Online Speak Up: Bloggers Challenge the Kremlin

Influencers in Russia are stepping out of their usual makeup tips and fashion posts to voice strong criticism against the government. One popular beau...

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Apr 18 2026LIFESTYLE

A Resilient Corner Store Faces a Sudden Crash

The City News Cafe, a familiar face on North Cicero Avenue since 1988, recently endured an unexpected setback when a stolen car crashed into its store...

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sky‑Powered Safety: How Air Force One’s Engines Keep the President Secure

The aircraft that carries the U. S. president is more than a fancy jet; it is a moving fortress that can stay airborne for hours, fight off threats, a...

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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Holly Dam Dilemma: Flood Risks and Community Conflicts

In the northwest corner of Oakland County, a historic dam built in 1840 is at the center of growing worries. The Stiff’s Mill Pond, located near a 190...

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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Celebrating Earth Day: Reading’s Big Green Bash

Reading welcomed its 36th Earth Day in City Park with a lively mix of learning and fun that showed how the town cares for nature. The city teamed up w...

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