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Apr 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

U. S. Views on the Environment Drop to Record Low

A recent Gallup survey shows that only about one third of Americans feel the environment is good, a new low in the past 25 years. Two out of three people think pollution and climate change are getting worse, and most say the government is not doing enough to protect nature. The study also found t

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Apr 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Electric Cars: A Smarter Choice for Us All

Electric vehicles are gaining ground as a clear benefit for people and the planet. They produce no exhaust fumes, so city air gets cleaner and health risks linked to smog drop. When you look at the money side, charging an EV costs about 40 % less than filling a gas tank. Plus, fewer parts m

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Apr 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Nature as a Bridge: Stories That Show Us How to Connect

The film “In Our Nature” looks at how kids who spend more time on screens than outside might lose touch with the world around them. The makers asked: if children are glued to devices for up to seven hours a day, what will happen when nature lessons become more political and less universal? They set

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Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Sci‑Fi Saga Begins: Captives, Invasions and a New Authorial World

The famous writers behind the long‑running series that turned into a six‑season TV hit have launched a fresh story in an alien setting. Their recent books, already moving toward a new Amazon show, start with the book “The Mercy of Gods, ” which debuted on the New York Times bestseller list. The next

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Preston Middle School Wins Science Olympiad Again

Preston Middle School has taken the state science title for the second year in a row, beating last year’s narrow loss by a wide margin. The win marks the school’s 15th overall championship and its 14th since 2010. The state meet was held on April 4 at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs,

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Alumni Email Cut? A Question for LSU

The university promised lifetime access to its alumni email, but a recent notice says that will end on May 31, 2026. This change could cut off a vital link between former students and the research community. Many alumni, especially those who work in science and engineering, rely on that inbox to sha

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Apr 15 2026RELIGION

Finding Peace Between Science and Faith

A medical student once thought science and belief were forever at odds. When he treated patients who faced death, the calm of those with strong faith surprised him and made him question his own stance. A simple question from an elderly woman – “Doctor, what do you believe? ” – forced him to confront

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

School Bills Stir Debate: Chaplains vs. Parental Consent

Ohio lawmakers are pushing two new school rules that feel like opposite sides of the same coin. One bill would let public schools invite volunteer religious counselors to talk with students, while the other demands parents sign off before a minor can get any mental‑health care at all. Both proposals

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Tool May Shake Up Crypto Security

Anthropic’s new AI model, called Mythos Preview, can spot hidden software problems faster than any human team. The startup says the tool is too risky to let people use it openly, because it could uncover bugs in crypto systems that have been missed for years. Security experts warn that if an AI c

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin Faces a $75, 000 Check‑Point

Bitcoin is stuck at a key price point and cannot keep moving higher. After a brief climb to about $76, 000, it fell back near $73, 900. The price is being watched closely because $75, 000 acts as both a goal and a limit. Other major cryptocurrencies like ether, XRP and solana are also dropp

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