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Apr 25 2026EDUCATION

Guest editors in science journals: a growing concern for research quality

Journals often rely on guest editors to organize special issues, but this practice has raised serious questions about research reliability. A recent case saw a journal pull nearly all papers from a cancer immunotherapy issue after finding major flaws in peer review. While these issues gained attenti

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Apr 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

What monitors can do now—and why it matters

Monitors used to be simple. Resolution went up. Refresh rates climbed slowly. Panel tech improved bit by bit. Upgrades felt predictable, almost boring. That’s not the case anymore. A wave of new display tech is reshaping what screens can handle and how people use them. OLED panels are leaving gamin

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Apr 22 2026WEATHER

Fox River Floods: When Will the Water Drop?

The Fox River is still swollen after last week’s heavy rains. A Chicago weather scientist says the water may settle back into its banks by mid‑next week, but only if no more big storms hit the area. He based this on a gauge in New Munster, Wisconsin, which topped 15 feet on Sunday and has been fa

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Apr 15 2026OPINION

Why Facts Matter When You Write a Letter

The Voices page is a space for people who live in Arkansas to share their thoughts. Because the page only shows one letter from each writer every 30 days, it keeps a mix of voices and prevents the same names from filling every issue. In recent years, fewer people have sent letters because some have

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Youth Offenders Keep Getting Out of Jail

Police officials in Baltimore say that many young people who have been punished for crimes are still found breaking the law after being let out. A city council hearing brought this issue to light, with the police commissioner stressing that some kids need stricter discipline. He warned that if these

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

Measuring Player Exhaustion Without Wires in Tennis

Coaches have long struggled to track how tired tennis players get during matches. A new study shows a wireless approach might finally solve this problem. Researchers watched fifteen players go through a tough on-court routine that mixed sprints with tennis drills. Instead of bulky sensors, they used

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Apr 10 2026SCIENCE

How tiny cell parts travel between cells – and why that matters

Scientists once saw mitochondria—the powerhouses inside our cells—as fixed residents with one job: producing energy. Now they know these tiny structures are more like delivery trucks zipping between cells, dropping off supplies or picking up garbage. This movement happens with help from three main h

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

City Fines Spark Lawsuit From Former Mayoral Candidate

A former mayoral contender in Portland is suing the city after a series of fines hit his campaign. The auditor’s office levied $2, 400 in October for allegedly using city money to boost a Wikipedia page. Later, after the November election, a $9, 000 penalty was imposed for not returning donations th

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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

How Remote Health Tools Changed Care for Veterans

Back in 2016, the VA launched a program to give tablets and health gadgets like blood pressure cuffs to veterans who struggled to reach clinics. The idea was simple: combine video calls with real-time health tracking to help people manage their conditions without traveling. But here’s the catch—no o

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Apr 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Titan Army Unveils 1060Hz Dual‑Mode Gaming Monitor

Titan Army has added a new weapon to the gaming monitor arena: the U275M, a 27‑inch screen that can swing between two impressive refresh rates. In its normal QHD mode the display offers a 565Hz frame rate, while switching to full HD unlocks an astonishing 1060Hz, placing it right behind the rare HKC

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