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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Why people fall for obvious lies

Many people know Donald Trump has a habit of making bold claims that ignore facts. A recent example involved a controversial image that he shared, which showed him dressed as Jesus. When critics pointed out the oddity, he changed his explanation three times. First he said it was a joke, then claimed

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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Gold Rush Gone Wrong in the Amazon

For years, the Kichwa Indigenous community in Ecuador’s Napo province lived quietly along the Napo River. But now, their peaceful life has been disrupted by a new kind of invasion—not soldiers or settlers, but illegal gold miners tearing through their land. The miners aren’t just digging for treasur

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

LSU’s big step in science education and research

Louisiana State University is taking a giant leap with its new $148 million science building, set to open fully in 2026. The 148, 000-square-foot space isn’t just another campus addition—it’s designed to give students cutting-edge labs and research areas, potentially pulling top talent to the state.

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Alabama missed a chance to regulate AI image abuse

Alabama lawmakers had a simple task last session: pass a bill that would stop tech companies from using AI to create and share sexual images of people without their consent. Instead, the bill died in committee, leaving Alabamians—especially women and kids—vulnerable to a growing problem. Right now,

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Apr 17 2026HEALTH

Older Hearts Meet Digital Care: Who Gets In, How They Use It, and Fairness

Older people with heart failure are increasingly turning to digital tools like apps, wearables, and online programs for help. A recent review looked at how well these tools are tested in real life, especially focusing on who actually participates in the studies and whether everyone gets a fair chanc

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Apr 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Citizen‑Science Photos Turn a Field into a Living Timeline

In a quiet corner of Longmeadow, a simple wooden post now doubles as a window into the past and future of a wildlife refuge. A sign invites hikers to snap a picture with their phones, send it by email, and instantly add a new frame to a growing archive that tracks the area’s changes since 2020. T

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Apr 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Robots Help Old Hong Kong Residents Get Their Things Back

The fire that shook Tai Po last November left a high‑rise block in ruins and 168 people dead. Now, four months later, residents are trying to recover what they can from the wreckage. Fanny Mok, 59, has lived on the 13th floor for three decades. The blaze destroyed her home and forced her to stay

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Apr 17 2026HEALTH

Healthy Plant Foods and Liver Health in a Diverse Community

The liver can get stuck with fat when people have certain health problems, a condition once called fatty liver disease but now named metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This illness is rising worldwide and doctors have only a few good ways to treat it. \\ Research sho

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Apr 17 2026HEALTH

Shoulder pain: what actually helps more?

Shoulder pain can stop people from lifting groceries or even combing their hair. Doctors often suggest exercise first for this common problem. But is moving around really better than treatments like painkillers or ultrasound that don’t require much effort? A new look at past studies tried to answer

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Moldova and Transdniestria Still at Odds Over Future Plans

Moldova and its breakaway region Transdniestria failed to make progress during recent talks, leaving their long-standing dispute unresolved. The meeting took place in Tiraspol, the main city of Transdniestria, which declared independence from Moldova in 1991 but remains unrecognized worldwide. Both

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