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Apr 15 2026CRIME

Mental Health Crisis Claims Back‑Charge in Molotov Attack Case

A man from Spring, Texas faces state charges for an attempt to kill OpenAI chief Sam Altman by hurling a Molotov cocktail at his San Francisco house. The defendant, Daniel Moreno‑Gama, appeared in court on Tuesday for the first time. A judge ordered him to be held without bail and set his arraignmen

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Digital Harms: Measuring Online Sexual Abuse

The rise of the internet has opened new paths for sexual misconduct, turning digital platforms into venues where abuse can happen. Because technology moves so fast, experts struggle to set clear boundaries around what counts as digital sexual violence. Current tools for counting these incident

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Apr 15 2026SPORTS

Liverpool Missed Chance as VAR Pulls Back Penalty

During a tense Champions League match at Anfield, Liverpool were 2‑0 down on aggregate when Alexis Mac Allister was caught inside the box by Willian Pacho. The referee, Maurizio Mariani, initially called a penalty but then consulted the VAR screen and overturned the decision. Replays showed clear co

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Apr 15 2026OPINION

Masa‑Brownie Strawberry Shortcake

In spring, Arkansas turns into a berry field. Fresh strawberries appear everywhere, from breakfast bowls to lunch salads and evening desserts. The author enjoys them in many ways, often mixing fruit with a simple pastry or sweet topping to create what they call “shortcake. ” A basic version uses str

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Money Skills: The Key to Baltimore’s Future

Financial knowledge is more than a buzzword; it shapes the way people work, buy and invest. In Baltimore, where many families face economic challenges, a lack of money‑management skills can lock students out of higher education and stable jobs. Only about half of Maryland adults feel confident ha

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

CPS Drops Equity Leader, Sparks Community Outcry

Columbia Public Schools decided not to renew the contract of Carla London, the district’s chief equity officer. The board met in a closed session and voted 6‑1 against the renewal, with only Alvin Cobbins opposing. London has served for over a decade, starting as director of student services and lat

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Apr 15 2026CRYPTO

Crypto firms chase AI guard‑dog that may backfire

A handful of crypto platforms are reaching out to a new AI model called Claude Mythos, hoping it can help them spot hidden security holes. The tool is still in a limited release because its creators worry it could be used to find and exploit weaknesses on a massive scale. Crypto exchanges such as

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Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

Business Growth Stalls When Leaders Focus Only on Today

Leaders often talk about change but struggle to make it real. They approve budgets, attend meetings, and listen to consultants, yet nothing actually changes in how work gets done. This isn’t because they lack motivation or resources. The real issue is that they don’t have a clear plan to turn big id

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Senate Pushes for Fast Funding of Border Agencies Amid Political Tensions

Next week, the U. S. Senate might start voting on a bill to give billions more to two key border security groups—Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U. S. Border Patrol. Senate leaders want this done quickly, before senators take a week-long break in early May. The money would keep the

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

When Tech Fear Turns Physical: What Recent Attacks Really Mean for AI

A 20-year-old recently tried to set fire to a top AI executive’s home, leaving behind writings about his terror that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity. Days later, the same house faced another strange incident. Elsewhere, a local politician received gunfire at his door along with a cle

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