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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

From Critic to Backer: How Bitcoin Got a Key Role in US Security Plans

Admiral Samuel Paparo once warned about cryptocurrency’s risks, calling it a tool for illegal activities. But years later, he now sees Bitcoin’s technology as a strength for national security. During a Senate hearing in April 2026, he explained how INDOPACOM—a top US military command—uses a Bitcoin

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Apr 23 2026HEALTH

Hope Rises as Two New Drugs Target Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal cancers in the United States, killing more than 50, 000 people each year. The disease is tough to treat and most patients die within a year of diagnosis, with only a small fraction surviving five years. Recently, two experimental drugs have entered clin

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Apr 23 2026CRIME

Teen Singer’s Murder: A Gruesome Tale of Abuse and Justice

The tragedy unfolded in the Hollywood Hills when investigators discovered a dismembered body hidden inside a Tesla trunk. The victim, a 14‑year‑old girl who loved singing and dancing, was found in two separate bags: her torso and head in one black zip‑bag, her limbs in another trash bag. The body ha

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Navy’s New Leader as Trump Administration Faces Shake‑Ups

The Navy has just lost its top civilian boss, John Phelan, who stepped down today. The announcement came from Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, who said that Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over in an acting capacity. Cao is a former Navy officer and was the Republican candidate for Senate in Virgi

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Apr 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Apple TV's crime drama with top actors gets even better with time

A strong cast can make a show more enjoyable, but does it really save a weak plot? Apple TV's legal thriller "Presumed Innocent" proves that talented actors can turn a familiar story into something worth watching. The series, based on a 1987 novel, follows Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor who suddenly bec

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

South Park Estates: How Big Promises Led to Big Problems

South Park Estates in Midtown was once a rare spot where working families could own their homes. But after the city changed the rules in 2021, rents jumped nearly 50% in just a few years. What used to be a tight-knit community of 66 families is now down to just 35. The reason? Officials allowed a de

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Empty Storefronts Grow at Towson Mall as Shops Exit

Towson Town Center now has one in four storefronts sitting empty. Stoney River Steakhouse plans to shut its doors on June 26, joining Apple, Capitol Luggage, Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama, and Madewell, which all left recently. The exodus shows how malls everywhere face a triple threat: shoppers now

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Truth Social’s rocky road: from big dreams to big trouble

Four years ago, Truth Social burst onto the scene as a rebel social media platform promising free speech and even streaming wars against Netflix. Backed by Donald Trump, it was supposed to be more than just another app—it was going to be a movement. But today, it’s hard to see that vision anywhere i

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Apr 23 2026CRIME

Louisiana Shooting: The path the murder weapon took before the killings

A fatal shooting in Shreveport left eight children between the ages of three and eleven dead. The shooter, who was killed by police during a chase, turned out to be the children's father. Police report that he also injured two other adults, including the children's mother. While investigating the ca

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Politics today: What some leaders push and why it might backfire

A well-known political planner recently suggested the Democratic Party should quietly reshape America’s government if they gain full control in 2028. His plan? Add two new states and expand the Supreme Court, all without public debate. This idea seems to ignore a basic rule in democracy: big changes

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