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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

BAC chemicals may block brain hormone production

Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is a common cleaning agent that can also act as a preservative in many everyday items. Recent research shows that BAC can interfere with an enzyme called 5α‑reductase 1, which is essential for turning testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the brain. The study tes

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Benin's Young Voters Face a Key Choice as New Leader Steps In

Benin’s presidential vote isn’t just another election—it’s a turning point after a decade under President Patrice Talon, whose time in office left behind a trail of economic gains but also sharp concerns. With nearly eight million voters set to cast ballots, the race pits Romuald Wadagni, the financ

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Benin’s Next Leader Faces Big Promises and Bigger Challenges

Benin’s presidential race is shaping up to be less of a contest and more of a handover. Romuald Wadagni, the current finance minister, is the clear favorite to win this weekend’s election. Why? He’s backed by the ruling party, and his main rival couldn’t even gather enough support to run. That’s a b

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Apr 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tech Tales That Feel Too Close to Home

Black Mirror isn’t just another sci-fi show about robots and spaceships. It’s a mirror held up to today’s tech habits, reflecting how close we already are to some of its wildest ideas. What makes the series stand out isn’t fancy effects or big explosions. It’s how it turns everyday tools—like social

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Mar 29 2026SPORTS

Bennett Stirtz: From Small‑Town Courts to College Stardom

Bennett Stirtz grew up in Liberty, Missouri, a place where basketball relies on hard work and steady practice. Born in 2003, he spent his early years learning the game under the watchful eye of his father, who coached him at Liberty High School. By senior year he was a standout, averaging over 18 po

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Mar 24 2026SPORTS

Coach with Iowa roots leads Hawkeyes to tournament upsets

Ben McCollum wasn’t born under a lucky star. He grew up in Storm Lake, Iowa—a small town where basketball isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life. At 43, he’s the same age many players are when they retire, but he’s leading a team of underdogs to victories most didn’t see coming. His Iowa Hawkeyes kn

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Mar 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Crompton Takes the Helm of Global Entertainment at Fremantle

Ben Crompton has stepped into a new role as the worldwide leader of entertainment for Fremantle, a major production house. He arrives from NBCUniversal, where he oversaw international unscripted shows, and previously ran U. S. operations for Lime Pictures, known for Netflix’s Dance Monsters and MTV’

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Finance Leaders Meet to Shape the Future of CFO Work

BlackLine will host a new event in London on 14 April 2026. The venue is the Hilton on Park Lane, and the day will run from morning until early evening. The event, called BeyondTheBlack London, is part of a series that brings together people who run finance and accounting teams. The goal is to shar

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Feb 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Prison Drama That Sets the Bar for Streaming Crime Stories

Black Bird, a six‑episode miniseries that premiered in 2022, shows how Apple TV can deliver gripping crime tales. The plot follows Jimmy Keene, a former high‑school football star turned drug dealer who agrees to go undercover in a maximum‑security prison. His goal is to coax a confession from Larry

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Jan 25 2026CELEBRITIES

Ben Affleck: A New Chapter with Brooks Nader

Ben Affleck, known for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters, is reportedly seeing Brooks Nader, a model and recent Dancing With the Stars contestant. This news comes after Affleck's highly publicized divorce from Jennifer Lopez, which was finalized earlier this year. Affleck, now 53, seems to be enj

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