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Apr 09 2026CRIME

Another Journalist Killed in Gaza as Fighting Continues

Four people died in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza this week, including Muhammad Washah, a journalist working for Al Jazeera. Local health officials say two strikes hit separate areas, one along Gaza City’s main road and another in the central part of the territory. While Israel has not commented on eit

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Apr 08 2026SPORTS

Kayla Harrison’s tough call on weight cuts and UFC’s next move

Kayla Harrison isn’t just another fighter facing tough choices—she’s one of the best ever, and her body is telling her to stop before it’s too late. For years, she’s pushed her limits to compete in the UFC’s bantamweight division, dropping from her natural fighting weight of 145 or 155 pounds down t

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

What Even Counts as a Two-Week Deadline These Days?

Has it come to this? A nuclear threat hinges on a Tuesday food tradition. Let’s be real—Taco Tuesday sounds harmless, but in this case, the backronym was anything but: “Trump Always Chickens Out. ” Suddenly, everyone’s favorite food night became a geopolitical punchline. The clock almost ran out. A

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Apr 08 2026SPORTS

Sveindís Jónsdóttir Shines as Angel City FC’s March Hero

Angel City FC kicked off their season without a single loss in March, a rare feat in the NWSL. Their secret weapon? Icelandic striker Sveindís Jónsdóttir, whose sharp performances earned her a historic MVP title. She became the first player to claim Sports Illustrated’s new monthly NWSL award, desig

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Apr 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

China’s stealth weapons: how silent guns and microwave blasters change the rules

Tiny, silent, and invisible: that is what China’s newest weapons look like. Instead of loud bangs and flying bullets, they use magnets and microwaves. One device, called a Gauss gun, fits in a single hand. It fires metal slugs without gunpowder, smoke, or shell casings. A small screen shows battery

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Apr 08 2026SCIENCE

The moon's hidden side and Earth's tiny glow: How Artemis II rewrote space travel

For the first time in over fifty years, humans sailed past the moon, not just to visit but to witness sights no one had seen before. The four astronauts—two Americans, one Canadian, and a mix of expertise between pilots and engineers—flew farther from Earth than any humans before them. Their journey

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Iran warns of strong response to any attack on its energy system

Tensions between Iran and the U. S. have reached a boiling point as Iran promises a firm but measured reply if American strikes target its power plants. Tehran made it clear that it sees such actions as unacceptable aggression, firmly rejecting the idea of backing down under pressure. In a sharp reb

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Apr 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes of a Gritty Detective Show

A well-known crime writer decided to take his famous detective from page to screen, but he didn’t feel stuck to the original story. Instead, he treated it like raw material to reshape. The detective, known for his tough personality and personal struggles, now faces two big cases in Oslo: a series of

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Apr 08 2026FINANCE

Trump’s Iran Ceasefire Sparks Mixed Market Reactions

When news broke that the U. S. had agreed to a two-week pause in tensions with Iran, markets reacted fast. Oil prices dropped sharply as traders bet on calmer waters ahead. Stock markets jumped, and bonds got a boost too. The reasoning? A temporary truce might mean Gulf oil exports could restart wit

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

A young woman caught in the middle of military life and immigration rules

A young woman who grew up in the U. S. since infancy has spent the last few days caught between joining her new husband’s military life and facing possible deportation. Annie Yaritza Ramos Alvarado was taken into custody by immigration officers while she was at a military base in Louisiana last week

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