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Apr 02 2026CRIME

Church robbery sparks hate‑crime investigation

Police in Queens are looking for a man who stole money and defaced holy water at St. Anastasia Catholic Church over the weekend. The incident happened around 11:45 a. m. on Saturday. The suspect entered the church, poured liquid into the baptismal font, and took an unknown amount of cash from the

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

The Rise of Violent Settler Attacks in the West Bank

In recent months, violence by some Israeli settlers against Palestinians has grown louder and more dangerous. This trend started to notice people after the war with Iran began, but it has been building for years. Experts say that attacks have become bigger and scarier. One researcher at a s

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Apr 02 2026CRYPTO

XRP moves up as Ripple rolls out new cash and crypto money tools

Ripple has just dropped two fresh products that let big company money teams mix regular cash with XRP and the newer RLUSD stablecoin inside one screen. CFOs can now watch, move, and count everything without hopping between screens or typing numbers twice. Before this, finance bosses had to keep cash

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Indiana's colleges slim down: 200 degree programs face cuts under new rules

Indiana is shaking up its college degrees. Nearly 20% of public college programs will disappear or merge soon after state leaders set new rules. Why? Many degrees had almost no students and were costing money for almost no return. The state reviewed over 1, 000 programs and decided 210 must go, anot

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Religious words in war debates: What should leaders avoid?

A top military leader recently spoke out against mixing faith and war decisions. The former Navy captain turned senator argued that religion shouldn’t shape how the country fights overseas. He pointed out that even as a person of faith himself, he finds it wrong for defense leaders to blend prayers

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

How Faith Shapes Drinking Habits in Canada

Research shows that people who value religion or spirituality often drink less alcohol. But most studies don’t consider whether someone’s specific faith changes this effect. A recent study looked at over 10, 000 Canadians to see if religious affiliation—like being Protestant, Catholic, or atheist—af

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Apr 02 2026OPINION

Tech Giants Push Their Own Streaming Rules—and It Could Hurt You

Big Tech isn’t just fighting over who owns Hollywood anymore. They’re quietly working behind the scenes to control how streaming actually works. Companies like Netflix, Samsung, and Meta aren’t just making shows—they’re teaming up to shape the hidden rules that decide how videos play on your phone,

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Apr 02 2026SPORTS

Big Ten’s rising dominance in college sports leaves SEC struggling to keep up

The Big Ten is no longer just another conference—it's running the show. While the SEC once ruled college football, its grip has slipped. The Big Ten has claimed the last three national football titles, and now it's planting its flag in men's basketball, too. The SEC's struggles run deeper than just

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Celebrities Push to Shut Down Immigration Center

A coalition of well-known actors, musicians, and healthcare experts are demanding the shutdown of a Texas detention center holding migrant families. Over 45, 000 people have joined a digital petition calling for the immediate release of children and adults held at this facility. Signers include big

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Apr 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Tiger Woods' latest legal trouble: what happens next?

Tiger Woods, the famous golfer, got pulled over in Florida recently after his car swerved and hit another vehicle. Police say he was driving under the influence, though his breath test showed no alcohol in his system. Still, he refused a drug test, which could add to his legal trouble. Unlike his 20

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