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Apr 18 2026OPINION

Conservative Books Shift From Politics to Piety

The new book line announced by former Fox host Tucker Carlson and publisher Skyhorse marks a clear change in the way right‑leaning authors reach readers. Instead of tackling policy debates, many titles now focus on personal faith or lifestyle themes, showing a move away from the intellectual battles

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

'Deputy PM backs Starmer amid ambassador controversy'

The deputy prime minister, who also runs the justice department, has publicly shown his confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer after a dispute over the choice of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Mandelson, a long‑time Labour figure, was named by Starmer but later removed bec

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sky‑Powered Safety: How Air Force One’s Engines Keep the President Secure

The aircraft that carries the U. S. president is more than a fancy jet; it is a moving fortress that can stay airborne for hours, fight off threats, and keep its commander in charge even if the country is under attack. The secret behind this reliability lies in its engines, which have been chosen an

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Apr 18 2026CRIME

Surveillance Helps Police Stop Three Night‑time Shootings in Atlanta Area

Police say that a security camera installed by a homeowners association in Brookhaven was key to catching the person who fired shots at three people during one night. The footage helped investigators track the suspect’s movements across several locations in metro Atlanta. The first incident involve

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Apr 18 2026SCIENCE

Plant Cells Use a Biochemical “Switch” to Decide When to Grow and Flower

Plants face changing weather every day, so they must turn short‑term stress into lasting growth plans. A new idea calls this process an “epigenetic set‑point, ” where the structure of DNA and its associated proteins works like a smart switch. The switch gathers two kinds of signals: the plant’s ener

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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Big Spill, Big Fight: Fishermen Push Back Against Louisiana Oil Leak

A huge oil spill from the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) has sparked two new class‑action lawsuits by local fishermen and a charter boat captain. The suits accuse LOOP of gross negligence, willful misconduct, and hiding the fact that the leak was not contained until five days after it started. T

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Jock to Face Heavyweight Battle Without His Top Coach

Josh Hokit, the former NFL player who made a surprising jump into mixed‑martial arts, is set to fight on the UFC White House card. After a strong win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327, he earned a spot in the heavyweight rankings and now faces Derrick Lewis. The twist? His long‑time mentor, Greg Jackso

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Apr 18 2026RELIGION

Nation Reads the Bible Cover to Cover for 250th Anniversary

Washington, D. C. will host a unique gathering in late April as more than five hundred Christian leaders and Hollywood personalities come together to read the entire Bible aloud. The event, called America Reads the Bible, runs from April 19 to 25 at the Museum of the Bible and celebrates the United

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Alaska Bike Ride: From Frozen Trails to Warm Cabin

A long‑distance bicycle journey across Alaska ended when the riders could no longer push their bikes through a thawing snowpack. The two cyclists, who had started in Fairbanks and aimed for Nome, found themselves stuck at a remote cabin near Old Woman Mountain. Their bikes were too heavy to move on

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Apr 18 2026FINANCE

X Turns Into a Trading Hub With New Stock Feature

The social media giant X has added a new tool that lets users see live stock and crypto prices right inside the app. The feature, called Cashtags, started on Tuesday night and has already moved about $1 billion worth of trades. Only people in the United States and Canada who use iPhones can tr

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