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Apr 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Duck Killed by Self‑Driving Car Raises Concerns in Austin

A duck that had been nesting near a local Italian restaurant was hit and killed by an autonomous vehicle in the Mueller Lake area of Austin. The incident sparked anger among residents who had grown familiar with the bird and worried about the safety of autonomous technology. A Facebook post from

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Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

AI models in ads: saving cash or losing trust?

A small clothing brand recently advertised a summer shirt using AI to generate everything from the model to the boat in the background. The shirt itself is real, but the people and scenes aren’t. This trick is becoming common because it cuts costs and lets brands create many different images quickly

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Apr 08 2026SCIENCE

Why a Moon Trip Still Makes Us Go Wow

People got chills last week when astronauts swung past the moon farther than anyone has gone before. Mission Control’s simple three-word call—“Amaze. Amaze. Amaze. ”—matched the reaction of millions watching live feeds. The moon suddenly filled the window, fat and bright, while our blue marble Earth

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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 07 2026SCIENCE

Bridging Two Brain Mysteries: Autism Meets Alzheimer’s

Scientists are starting to see a surprising link between autism, usually thought of as a childhood condition, and Alzheimer’s, a disease that shows up in old age. At first glance the two seem unrelated: one is about early brain wiring, the other about later brain decay. But new studies suggest

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

White House Easter event turns into Trump photo op with kids

The annual spring gathering at the White House lawn turned into an unexpected mix of holiday fun and political routine when a former president decided to swap policy talk for pen-and-paper time. Instead of staying in the background, he grabbed a seat in the middle of the chaos, where bouncing kids w

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Apr 06 2026BUSINESS

Job Fair Opens Doors for Teens with Autism in Passaic

Passaic is set to hold a special job fair for teens with autism on Saturday, April 18. Eight local businesses will be there to talk about work and give hands‑on training. The event happens during Autism Awareness Month, making it one of the first of its kind in the area. The idea started wi

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Apr 06 2026OPINION

Teaching When the World Feels Uncertain

In a typical college class, students often leave with polite thanks for the lecture that just ended. This semester’s classes are different; after discussions about digital misinformation and political lawsuits, students leave with comments like “That was depressing” or a sarcastic “Another uplifting

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Apr 06 2026HEALTH

Autoimmune Ailments Boost Cancer Chances, But Medicine Helps

Patients with autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis face a noticeably higher chance of developing cancer within the first year after their diagnosis. Italian researchers studied more than 356, 000 people and found a 32 % rise in cancer odds during that early period.

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Apr 05 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Faces Under the Lens: A New Take on Beauty Talk

In a world where scrolling feels endless, one trend stands out: people breaking down the looks of famous actresses. Instead of glamorous red‑carpet shots, they show side‑by‑side pictures—one from years ago and one recent. A person who claims to be a medical professional, or just an enthusiastic fan,

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