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Apr 23 2026HEALTH

Hope Rises as Two New Drugs Target Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal cancers in the United States, killing more than 50, 000 people each year. The disease is tough to treat and most patients die within a year of diagnosis, with only a small fraction surviving five years. Recently, two experimental drugs have entered clin

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Empty Storefronts Grow at Towson Mall as Shops Exit

Towson Town Center now has one in four storefronts sitting empty. Stoney River Steakhouse plans to shut its doors on June 26, joining Apple, Capitol Luggage, Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama, and Madewell, which all left recently. The exodus shows how malls everywhere face a triple threat: shoppers now

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Truth Social’s rocky road: from big dreams to big trouble

Four years ago, Truth Social burst onto the scene as a rebel social media platform promising free speech and even streaming wars against Netflix. Backed by Donald Trump, it was supposed to be more than just another app—it was going to be a movement. But today, it’s hard to see that vision anywhere i

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Apr 23 2026CRIME

Man arrested in Argentina with ties to politician’s murder case

A Colombian man was recently arrested in Buenos Aires after crossing into Argentina illegally. Authorities say he is connected to a high-profile murder from last year. The case involves Miguel Uribe, a senator running for president, who was shot dead during a campaign event in Bogotá. Police believe

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Trump government offers Spirit Airlines a financial lifeline

A struggling airline known for its bright planes and rock-bottom fares could get a government rescue package. Officials are close to approving up to half a billion dollars in loans for Spirit Airlines, but in return they’ll receive warrants that give them a potential ownership stake. This deal follo

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Big Money, Small Dates: A High‑Level Romance Under Scrutiny

A senior counterterrorism official in Washington has denied wrongdoing after a former partner raised concerns that she used him for expensive gifts and travel. The case began when the official, who works as Deputy Assistant Homeland Security Secretary for Counterterrorism, met a divorced business ex

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Ten Commandments Display Law Stands in Texas Schools

A federal appeals court has decided that a Texas law mandating the Ten Commandments be shown in public school classrooms remains valid. The ruling came from the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which sided with Senate Bill 10 after a lawsuit by families who said the law pushed religion

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Why Michelle Obama’s Hair Was Never Just About Hair

Barron Trump’s turn to register for military service under new rules didn’t come as a surprise—nearly every American man his age faces the same requirement. But unlike his father’s comments about Olympic teams and college sports, this shift quietly folded into a much bigger conversation about milita

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

How a plant compound fights kidney damage in chickens

Heavy metals like cadmium sneak into the environment from mining, batteries, and factory waste. Even small amounts can build up in animal kidneys over time. Chickens, often raised near polluted sites, face particular risk since their kidneys filter blood continuously. Researchers recently tested if

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Apr 22 2026CRYPTO

New York Takes Legal Action Against Coinbase and Gemini Over Prediction Markets

New York has filed lawsuits against two major crypto platforms, Coinbase and Gemini, arguing that their prediction markets—where users bet on sports, entertainment, and elections—are actually illegal gambling under state law. The state claims these markets operate like unlicensed bookmakers, with ad

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