Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Understanding forced care in mental health hospitals

Some people in psychiatric wards get care they didn\'t ask for. This happens when staff believe someone is at risk of hurting themselves or others. Bu...

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why photo colors favored light skin (and how art fights back)

Back in the days of film cameras, photo labs used color-correcting guides called Shirley Cards. These cards featured a white woman named Shirley, whic...

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Quiet Tech Shift with Big Implications for AI Privacy Tools

A company once known for secure messaging just made a bigger splash with AI. After changing its name to highlight its artificial intelligence focus, M...

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

How Iran’s War Could Freeze Climate Aid for Poor Nations

A fresh battle in the Persian Gulf isn’t just shaking up oil markets—it’s threatening the fragile promises rich countries made to help poorer nations ...

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How one person cut through L. A. 's red tape to save film shoots

Los Angeles once struggled to keep big productions from leaving town. Too many city departments worked separately, each with its own rules and delays....

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Do apps steal our focus? A quick scroll one-time check

A new look at how Indian med students’ study brains react right after social scrolling shows the devices we hold might actually hold us back in real t...

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

What’s really changing with Apple’s next iPads?

Apple’s upcoming iPad updates bring small but meaningful upgrades. The next iPad mini, expected in late 2026, will switch from LCD to OLED, making col...

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Apr 18 2026CRYPTO

Europe’s Move to Build a Stablecoin That Can Rival the Dollar

In 2026, Europe plans to launch its own digital coin tied to the euro. Major banks like ING and UniCredit have been working since late 2025 to create ...

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

California’s Governor Uses PAC Funds to Push His Book Up the Charts

Governor Gavin Newsom’s political team spent over a million and a half dollars to buy most of the copies of his new memoir, pushing it onto the bestse...

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Updates Coming to Torchlight: Infinite

The latest season for Torchlight: Infinite is here with fresh challenges for players. Instead of the usual grind, this update introduces Luna Statues ...

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Apr 18 2026RELIGION

Young men’s growing religious focus raises questions

For the first time in 25 years, U. S. men aged 18 to 29 now say religion matters more to them than women their age do. In 2022, only 28% of young men ...

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Alabama missed a chance to regulate AI image abuse

Alabama lawmakers had a simple task last session: pass a bill that would stop tech companies from using AI to create and share sexual images of people...

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Apr 18 2026CRYPTO

How Traditional Finance Experts Are Shaping Crypto’s Future

A new leader is stepping into the crypto world with a background that blends Wall Street’s strict rules with the fast-moving digital asset space. She’...

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Video Games: A Popular Pastime with Hidden School Struggles

Around the world, kids and teens spend hours glued to screens, not just for fun but as a major way to pass the time. In some places, online gaming has...

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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

North Point Mall: Waiting for a New Future

Alpharetta’s North Point Mall sits quietly, its empty corridors and quiet stores telling a familiar story. Once a bustling shopping spot, the mall now...

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

A Religious Leader and a President Clash Over War and Faith

Over the past week, a heated exchange between Pope Leo XIV and former President Donald Trump grabbed headlines, revealing deep divides over war, relig...

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Europe bets big on homegrown cloud services for government work

The European Union just spent €180 million on cloud services from four homegrown providers. That’s a lot of money for digital storage that will run go...

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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

India’s New Maritime Bank Gears Up for Big Fundraising Push

A government-backed lender focused on India’s waterways is making major moves to grow its lending power. The company, which specializes in financing p...

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why story beats dice in tabletop game shows

A new study looked at why people get hooked on shows where actors play tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons in real time. Researchers wanted to know...

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

The Vaccine Debate Gets Personal in Capitol Hill

A top health official found himself in the hot seat during a House hearing last week, facing tough questions about vaccines and public health policies...

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