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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Healing Paths: New Trials, Kind Hearts and Unexpected Birds

First responders in Arizona are exploring a controversial remedy as part of the state’s pioneering psilocybin study. Whole mushrooms, known for their hallucinogenic properties, are being examined for their potential to ease post‑traumatic stress. The research is backed by state funds and led by Dr.

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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Glasses Help Blind Runners Chase the London Marathon

Blind runners are using new AI‑powered glasses to chase a dream that once seemed impossible. Tilly Dowler, who has only about 10 % of her sight left, began running last year after a couch‑to‑5K program. Now she trains for the London Marathon with her boyfriend as a guide and Oakley Meta Vangua

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Apr 25 2026RELIGION

Why Some Cultures Hesitate About Organ Donation

In Barcelona, a unique effort tried to understand why some people refuse organ donation. The project, which ran in 2018, brought together leaders from different faiths to talk openly about donation. Instead of focusing only on medical facts, it asked religious and cultural voices how their beliefs m

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Apr 21 2026LIFESTYLE

Local Stores Team Up to Fight Hunger with Peanut Butter

Every summer, millions of kids lose access to school meals. That reality pushes food banks to stock up on simple, filling foods that families can count on. Peanut butter fits this need perfectly—it’s cheap, lasts months without refrigeration, and packs plenty of protein. Add the fact that most child

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Why people fall for obvious lies

Many people know Donald Trump has a habit of making bold claims that ignore facts. A recent example involved a controversial image that he shared, which showed him dressed as Jesus. When critics pointed out the oddity, he changed his explanation three times. First he said it was a joke, then claimed

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Apr 15 2026SCIENCE

Uncovering the Genetic Puzzle Behind a Rare Neck Condition

Patients with os odontoideum, a congenital neck anomaly, show a surprisingly high load of genetic changes. Researchers counted these alterations across the entire genome and found that affected individuals carry more mutations than people with typical neck anatomy. The study examined the DNA f

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Why Hollywood Stars Bet Big on a Falling Politician

Eric Swalwell spent years collecting cash from showbiz big shots. While he was busy posing for photos with A-listers at Los Angeles parties, his campaign was quietly filling up with checks. Sean Penn dropped $15, 000, Robert De Niro added $10, 000, and other familiar faces from movies and TV joined

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Apr 15 2026CELEBRITIES

Hollywood’s sudden quiet after Swalwell’s downfall

When a politician’s career collapses under serious allegations, you’d expect their biggest supporters to at least say something. But when Eric Swalwell stepped down from Congress and dropped his run for governor, the Hollywood stars who once backed him vanished from the conversation. Celebrities li

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Clothes for Kids, Clean Earth: A Simple Swap That Helps All

In many Chicago homes, kids often go to school without a proper outfit while heaps of usable clothes end up in landfills. The city’s waste problem and the families’ need for clothing are two sides of the same coin. When a month celebrates volunteers and Earth’s health, it shows how one action

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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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