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Apr 21 2026RELIGION

Pope’s Africa Trip: A Call for Fairness and a Look at Global Power

During a recent stop in Angola, Pope Leo used his platform to highlight a troubling trend: many people around the world face unfair treatment from those in power. Speaking to a large crowd in Saurimo, near the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo, he pointed out how oppression and dishonesty c

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Gas prices: Why official predictions keep changing

Officials keep giving different answers about when gas prices might drop. First they said weeks, then months, then maybe never before the election. Energy Secretary Chris Wright started with a confident \"weeks\" timeline in early March. By April, he called summer a \"very aggressive\" guess. Just d

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court Steps Into Dispute Over Preschool Rules for Religious Schools

The nation’s highest court will take another look at how far states can push religious schools when they accept government money. The case involves Colorado’s preschool program, which gives public funds to private preschools—including 34 Catholic ones run by the Archdiocese of Denver. But there’s a

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Apr 21 2026LIFESTYLE

Easy, tasty snacks with roasted nuts and seeds

More people today want quick bites that are good for them. Nuts and seeds fit that bill perfectly. They pack essential fats and proteins that many diets lack. Roasting them with a light mix of spices makes an everyday snack feel special. Throw in some fresh herbs to wake up the taste buds. A drizzl

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Women, Heart Health, and Memory: What Happens During Change

When women enter midlife, their bodies go through big shifts—not just in hormones, but in how they think and feel every day. For women who already deal with heart disease, these changes can get more complicated. Most research about menopause and thinking skills has focused on women without major hea

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Getting Around Campus: How Students Move and Why It Matters

Walking or biking to school isn’t just about getting exercise. For many students, it’s part of a daily routine they don’t even think about. But researchers wanted to know how common this habit really is. They studied thousands of students across Canada to see how many actually choose active ways to

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Easy Habits That Could Protect Your Brain as You Age

Research shows that small daily choices can make a big difference in lowering dementia risk. One major study looked at nearly 70 research papers covering millions of people over 35. It found that regular movement and proper sleep stand out as two of the most powerful tools we have. Walking briskly,

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Apr 21 2026SCIENCE

The Hidden Partnership Between Ocean Creatures and Tiny Bacteria

Scientists have long wondered how ocean animals and microbes work together. Some research says these relationships follow a pattern where closely related animals share similar bacteria. But earlier studies didn’t always agree on this idea. Now, a new study takes a closer look at one group of bacteri

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Apr 21 2026FINANCE

A closer look at big finance betting on AI and crypto startups

Major financial players are showing serious interest in deep tech like artificial intelligence and blockchain. In a move that caught attention, a prominent trading company just invested in a fund focused on early-stage AI and crypto projects. This signals strong confidence that these technologies co

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Apr 21 2026CRIME

Hackers linked to North Korea keep finding new ways to drain crypto funds

Less than three weeks after North Korea-linked hackers used social tricks to steal from a crypto trading firm, they struck again. This time, they hit Kelp, a platform that helps crypto assets move between different blockchains. The attack didn’t involve breaking encryption or guessing passwords. Ins

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