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Apr 24 2026EDUCATION

South Carolina’s top teacher teaches science—and life lessons

Dr. Christie Palladino didn’t set out to win awards. She started as a doctor fixing hearts and delivering babies. Then she switched to classrooms, where she now shapes young minds instead of presiding over them. This week, the state named her South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year for 2027. The announ

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Apr 23 2026CELEBRITIES

Lee Najjar, Known as “Big Poppa” on RHOA, Passes Away at 68

Lee Najjar died on April 18 at the age of 68, according to his daughter Katelin who shared photos and a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. The Miami‑Dade Medical Examiner confirmed the death, though the cause remains undisclosed. Najjar was a key figure behind the scenes of “The Real Housewives of Atl

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Healthcare Sticker Shock: Why New Drugs Cost So Much, Even with Price Talks

Drug prices have been climbing again, even after some big promises about keeping costs down. A recent Senate report dug into how companies that struck deals with the White House still hiked prices on hundreds of medications. And the numbers are shocking: new drugs often launch with price tags over $

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

What’s in store for Colorado’s weather this week?

Dry air and strong winds are returning to southern Colorado today, putting the region under a fire risk alert from morning until evening. Gusts could hit 45 mph, while temperatures climb into the 70s or low 80s near the Front Range and eastern plains. Higher areas will stay cooler, mostly in the 60s

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Song That Talks About Hope and Hard Times

Lee Brice’s new track starts with a simple idea that grew into something bigger. A friend told him about a title, “When the Kingdom Comes, ” and both he and his wife Sara felt it was right. They waited a year and a half, then one night Lee had a sudden burst of inspiration. He knew the chor

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Streamlined Powder Test: Using Pictures Instead of Lab Machines

Dry powder inhalers need a quick way to check how fine their particles are. Scientists usually rely on a big machine called the next‑generation impactor and then run a slow liquid test to measure the results. The new method replaces that slow step with smart image analysis. Images of the po

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Mar 29 2026SCIENCE

A Forensic Trailblazer’s Legacy and Controversy

Dr. Henry Lee, who first stepped into the spotlight during a 1995 trial that captured national attention, has passed away at 87. He spent more than five decades teaching and guiding students in forensic science, shaping the field through both education and practice. Lee’s name is linked to several h

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Jimmy Gracey’s Wallet Turns Up in Spanish Sea

James “Jimmy” Gracey, a 20‑year‑old college student from Chicago, vanished while on spring break in Barcelona. The last sighting was outside a club called Shoko near Barceloneta Beach. On Thursday, Spanish police reported finding his wallet drifting in the water close to Somorrostro beach. They had

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Simple Guide to Mixing Meds for Dravet Syndrome

Dravet syndrome is a tough type of epilepsy that does not get better with one drug. Doctors often have to give patients three or more seizure medicines at the same time. The mix of drugs is very complicated because it includes special medicines for Dravet (like stiripentol, cannabidiol, and fenflura

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Mar 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Heart‑Beat Alert: Drew Carey’s Unexpected Health Wake‑Up Call

Drew Carey, known for his lively hosting and sitcom success, found himself facing a serious health scare that almost halted his career. While filming his long‑running show, he noticed an alarming spike in his heart rate during a casual jog. “I thought I was going to start jogging, ” he said, recalli

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