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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

LSU’s big step in science education and research

Louisiana State University is taking a giant leap with its new $148 million science building, set to open fully in 2026. The 148, 000-square-foot space isn’t just another campus addition—it’s designed to give students cutting-edge labs and research areas, potentially pulling top talent to the state.

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI steps into science labs to speed up drug research

OpenAI’s newest AI model, named after DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin, isn’t built to write poems or plan dinner menus. Instead, it’s trained to dig through mountains of scientific data to help researchers find new medicines faster. Drug development usually takes over a decade, but this tool could cut

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Apr 18 2026CRYPTO

Iran’s Bitcoin experiment: Can crypto bypass oil sanctions?

Iran is testing a bold idea: charging oil tankers in Bitcoin to dodge US sanctions. The plan targets the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world’s oil passes. Instead of dollars or local currency, ships might pay fees in BTC. But how practical is this? Experts debate whether Bitcoin’s speed

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Trump IRS Case Pause: What’s Really Happening Behind the Scenes?

In a move that pauses—but doesn’t end—a high-stakes legal battle, former President Donald Trump’s legal team and the IRS are hitting the brakes on their $10 billion lawsuit. The case revolves around leaked tax documents from 2019 and 2020, which revealed Trump paid minimal federal income taxes in so

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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, religion, and leadership. The argument started when Trump called the Pope "weak on crime, " a comment the pontiff dismissed by saying he had "no fear" of T

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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, which meant photos of Black people often came out looking too dark or unnatural. The mismatch wasn’t intentional at first—Shirley was just a Kodak employe

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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 without their consent. Instead, the bill died in committee, leaving Alabamians—especially women and kids—vulnerable to a growing problem. Right now,

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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, Myseum. AI now joins AMD’s developer network, giving it access to powerful hardware tools. This move looks like a vote of confidence in its privacy-fir

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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 Qivalis, a stablecoin that follows Europe’s new crypto rules called MiCA. The aim is simple: give businesses and traders an alternative to dollar-link

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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 ports, shipyards, and inland water routes, plans to raise about $1 billion by 2027. Instead of relying only on traditional loans, it will tap into the

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