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Apr 29 2026SCIENCE

Brain Gene Patterns Reveal Shared and Unique Paths in Parkinson‑Like Diseases

A new study examined the gene activity in nearly a thousand brain samples from people who had died with Parkinson’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, Alzheimer’s disease or no brain disease. The researchers used a

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Apr 29 2026CRYPTO

A musician's crypto loss shows why digital wallets need better protection

Popular blues-rap artist G. Love trusted the wrong app after his computer broke. He searched the Apple App Store for the Ledger wallet software he'd used before, downloaded what looked identical, and entered his 12-word seed phrase to restore access. Seconds later, $430, 000 in Bitcoin and Ethereum

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Apr 29 2026CRYPTO

Georgia’s Crypto Scene Grows with Smoother Cash-Out Options

Since 2022, Tbilisi has quietly become a hotspot for turning digital coins into real cash. One local exchange, now adding new currencies and bank options, is making it easier for people to swap crypto without jumping through hoops. Instead of just handing over USDT for cash on the spot, clients can

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Apr 29 2026CRYPTO

Saving Tokens After a Big Crypto Mix-Up

A glitch in April let someone make fake tokens worth almost $300 million. These fake tokens spread across lending platforms like Aave. Now, a group of crypto experts wants to clean up the mess without making things worse. The fix isn\’t simple. First, the team needs to prove these fake tokens are r

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Congo Plans New Mining Security Force, But Who Pays?

Congo is moving forward with a plan to create a large new security force just to guard its mines. The country says it will spend $100 million on this force, which could grow to over 20, 000 soldiers by 2028. Officials claim the U. S. and United Arab Emirates are involved in setting this up, but the

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Heart Disease Link: What Makes Them Similar and Different

When blood vessels get clogged, three big health problems can happen: heart attacks, leg artery blockages, and strokes. These conditions all come from the same root cause—atherosclerosis, where fatty buildup hardens arteries. But do they share the same genetic risks? New research digs into this ques

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Budget Cuts Hit Arizona’s Growth Plans and Green Initiatives

The state legislature has presented a sharp new budget that slashes money for projects aimed at spurring economic development and environmental progress. A nearly $100 million reduction in funds earmarked for community growth will affect programs such as the Tucson Rio Nuevo project, which relies

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Apr 28 2026CRYPTO

Israel Launches First Shekel‑Backed Stablecoin

The Israeli regulator has given the green light for a new stablecoin tied to its national currency. Bits of Gold, a Tel Aviv‑based crypto exchange, received permission after a two‑year review and trial run. The token, named BILS, works on the Solana blockchain. Fireblocks helped secure it a

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Dangerous Days: Trump’s Life in Peril

The list of threats against the former president is long and growing. Since his first campaign appearance in 2015, dozens of people have tried to harm him. Early incidents were small scale – a protester at a Ohio rally, an armed Brit in Las Vegas, and a forklift driver in North Dakota. Late

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Future‑Ready Doctors: A Three‑Part Plan for AI Training

The rise of artificial intelligence in hospitals means doctors must learn new skills fast. In Canada, medical schools still vary widely in how they teach AI, and many students get almost no training. Students say AI will change their work, yet the current teaching system is slow and uneven.

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