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Apr 25 2026RELIGION

Pope Calls Out US Death‑Row Plans, Urges Life’s Value

In a letter to DePaul University, the Pope voiced strong opposition to capital punishment in the United States. He reminded readers that life is sacred from the moment of conception, a belief shared by the Catholic Church. The message highlighted that protecting human life is essential for a society

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Lancet Says No to Senate Testimony on COVID Origins

The top medical journal decided it would not give evidence to a U. S. Senate probe about where the COVID‑19 outbreak began. The editor, Richard Horton, told a news event in Barcelona that the journal would not participate in what he called an “administration that has attacked some of the foremost sc

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Healing Paths: New Trials, Kind Hearts and Unexpected Birds

First responders in Arizona are exploring a controversial remedy as part of the state’s pioneering psilocybin study. Whole mushrooms, known for their hallucinogenic properties, are being examined for their potential to ease post‑traumatic stress. The research is backed by state funds and led by Dr.

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

House Shake‑Ups Show Ethics Can Be Enforced Fast

Congress has shown it can act quickly when members misbehave, as three lawmakers recently stepped down after serious accusations. The newest resignation came from Florida’s Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick, a Democrat who quit just before her ethics committee vote. The panel had already found her guilty o

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Apr 25 2026OPINION

A Clear Path to Peace: Fixing Iran’s Nuclear Talk with Rules, Not Guns

Iran and the world face a tense moment over nuclear worries. Many think war could solve it, but history shows that fighting only adds danger and makes the problem bigger. The real fix lies in stronger laws, honest talks, and tighter checks on nuclear work. The main rulebook is the Treaty on the Non

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Apr 25 2026OPINION

Living Costs Push Californians Westward

California has become expensive. Many people move away because homes, groceries, gas and taxes cost more than the national average. A recent study shows that those who leave tend to end up richer and own homes sooner than those who stay. The research from the California Policy Lab points out that

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

OpenAI Leader Says Sorry for Not Alerting Police About a Dangerous User

Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, wrote a letter to the town of Tumbler Ridge on April 23. He apologized for not telling police about a banned ChatGPT account that was linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar. Van Rootselaar is the person who killed eight people in a school in February and then took his own lif

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Deni Avdija: A Mixed‑Heritage Journey to the NBA

Born in 2001, Deni Avdija grew up on a kibbutz before moving to Herzliya, where he learned discipline and independence. Though his passport says Israeli, his father also holds Serbian citizenship, giving him a dual national identity that shows up in how he talks about his roots. As a child, Deni

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Health Insights: Tick Season, AI Misinformation and CDC Leadership

Céline Gounder, a senior health editor, shared her observations on several platforms about current public health concerns. On CBS Mornings she explained why hospitals see more patients during the peak of tick season, noting that warmer temperatures and outdoor activities increase exposure to tick

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Celebrity Golf Bash Draws Stars and Sports Fans

The ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic is set to light up the Dunes Golf and Beach Club from May 7 to 10, turning a regular PGA event into a star‑filled spectacle. Players will tee off on two courses, but the real headline is the Wednesday Pro‑Am that invites Hollywood icons and sports legends to swi

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