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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Tracking disease changes in mouth scarring

Doctors often see scarring inside the mouth that can turn into cancer over time. This scarring, called oral submucous fibrosis, starts small but can grow worse. Researchers wanted to know if a specific protein might predict when the disease gets more serious or turns cancerous. They looked at studi

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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 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 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cyber threats rise as tensions grow between Iran and the US

Tensions between Iran and the US aren’t just playing out on battlefields or in diplomatic talks—they’re happening silently in cyberspace too. According to security agencies, Iranian hackers have stepped up attacks on key US systems since the conflict began. Their targets? Devices that control critic

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Who Controls the Strait? Iran’s New Toll Plan Sparks Global Concern

Iran is pushing a bold idea in ongoing war talks: charging ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. This strait isn’t just any route—it’s a global lifeline. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil moves through here, along with food

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Apr 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cheap eye checks for everyone, everywhere

A new pocket-sized scanner could bring eye exams to places where people usually skip them—like drugstores or bus stops. Made by scientists in Japan, this AI helper spots cloudy lenses (cataracts) and pressure problems (glaucoma) in just a few minutes. Most high-tech eye gear costs thousands and live

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Apr 08 2026FINANCE

Palantir’s Mixed Signals: A Tech Stock Caught Between Growth Hopes and Market Reality

Palantir’s latest dip reflects a broader tech slump, where only one sector managed to rise out of eleven. The company, known for its data tools, isn’t immune to the downturn, even though it’s doing better than most tech peers today. Its stock sits below key averages like the 20-day and 100-day movin

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Apr 08 2026FINANCE

Hologic’s big move: What happens when a health-tech giant goes private?

Hologic’s stock hit a year-high of $76. 07 recently, but the real story isn’t just the price—it’s the $18. 3 billion takeover by Blackstone and TPG that’s about to make the company private. The deal, expected to close by April 7, leaves investors with a simple choice: stick around for a possible bon

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Should Texas schools teach from the Bible? A curriculum fight heats up

Texas leaders are squaring off over a big idea that could reshape what students read in public schools. A recent state law asked educators to pick one book or passage for every grade, from kindergarten through high school. Out of hundreds of suggestions, several come straight from the Bible. Little

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Budget Delays in New York: A Habit or a Problem?

New York’s state budget is late again this year, but no one seems shocked. Lawmakers have grown used to missing deadlines—this is the fifth year in a row. Instead of rushing to finish, many took a two-week holiday during Passover and Easter, leaving essential work for later. One Democratic senator e

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