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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

What colleges really need to focus on

Colleges today spend a lot of time talking about fairness and social change. For years, many schools pushed programs to hire more diverse teachers and admit more students from different backgrounds. Some even created entire departments focused on social issues. A recent study at one well-known unive

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

California governor debates: What really matters when voters tune in

Three high-stakes debates are coming to California screens this month, giving voters their last real look at the people competing to lead the state. The first showdown kicks off April 22 in San Francisco, with six candidates facing off in front of cameras for the first time since February. This isn’

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

Swiss stamps from the 1800s: what their colors reveal

Swiss postage stamps from 1850 to 1908 weren’t just about postage. They were tiny canvases showing off the best pigments and dyes of the time. For the first time, researchers closely examined 98 of these stamps using advanced tools like Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Instead of

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

When Lawmakers Step Down, Do Wrongs Disappear?

Two U. S. House members quit recently after facing serious claims of sexual misconduct. One Republican and one Democrat resigned the same day, ending speculation about their futures. But walking away doesn’t always mean facing consequences. New research shows resignations in politics often act as a

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

Behind the Crypto: When Political Ties Meet Shadowy Deals

A new crypto project linked to political figures has raised eyebrows after teaming up with a network accused of serious crimes. The project, World Liberty Financial, includes members of the Trump family among its founders. They chose to work with a company called AB, which runs a crypto-focused reso

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

How AI Could Change Healthcare for People with Multiple Illnesses

More than one in four adults in England now live with two or more long-term health problems. This growing trend, called multimorbidity, creates tough challenges. Patients often juggle multiple treatments while dealing with fragmented care systems that focus on one disease at a time. Doctors struggle

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Florida Congresswoman Faces Scrutiny Over Campaign Finance

A second Florida lawmaker is now under intense political pressure to leave Congress, this time over serious allegations of misusing campaign funds. The House Ethics Committee has gathered strong evidence suggesting Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick may have broken fundraising rules. While sh

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

Hidden Struggles in Medical Schools: What Brazilian Students Face

Medical students in Brazil often face silent battles that don’t show up in grades. While the focus is usually on exams and long hours, a new look into their mental health reveals how common serious thoughts about self-harm really are. Researchers studied over a thousand students from different backg

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

When Radiation Hits Weak Muscles: New Findings in a Rare Childhood Disorder

Researchers have uncovered fresh clues about how muscle cells react when exposed to radiation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Unlike typical muscle loss seen in the disorder, these cells show an unusual sensitivity to radiation that may speed up damage. Boys with DMD, who make up almost all ca

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

AI health advice: When ‘quick answers’ can be risky

A study released in 2026 put five popular chatbots under the microscope, checking how they answered everyday health questions. Nearly half the replies contained some kind of flaw—either missing key details or steering users toward unverified treatments. About one in every three responses had minor g

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