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Apr 19 2026EDUCATION

Teachers' Social Media Habits and Work Performance: What Really Affects Their Success?

Teachers' daily interactions with students and parents play a big role in how well they do their jobs. But their Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok habits can also make a difference. A study looked at 1, 840 teachers from primary and secondary schools to see how these factors connect. Most were around 4

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Words that hurt: when a leader’s words deepen the struggle of millions

It started as a quick scroll on a phone screen. Lauryn Muller, just 18, saw Donald Trump call California’s governor “stupid” and “low IQ” because of his dyslexia. To her, those words weren’t just political shots—they felt like punches aimed at her own years of hard work. She grew up knowing her brai

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Apr 19 2026OPINION

The Real Cost of Easy on Crime Policies in Stores

A simple trip to buy painkillers shows how big choices affect everyday life. Many stores now lock up basic items like ibuprofen to stop theft. Shoppers wait while employees fetch the products from locked cases, creating delays. A customer from Florida pointed out that stores there don’t use this sys

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

First-time moms under 25 face higher stress in Japan, study finds

Japan has long worried about very young mothers and their risks for child abuse. But what about women in their early 20s who become first-time moms? A new study flips the focus by comparing two groups: those under 26 and those 26 or older. Most past research zeroed in on teens, leaving a gap for wom

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Apr 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Spring Screen Picks: More Than Just Fun to Watch

Streaming services seem to believe April is the perfect time for a horror workout, not spring cleaning. Netflix rolls out 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, a twist on the rage-zombie formula where humans become the real villains. A lone survivor teams up with a scientist trying to cure the infected,

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Apr 19 2026HISTORY

Local heroes: How St. Louis shaped the nation

St. Louis may be known for its iconic arch and deep-fried foods, but its real claim to fame might be the people who grew up there and went on to leave a mark on the whole country. From scientists to artists, this city has produced individuals who didn’t just blend into the background. Take Chuck Ber

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Apr 19 2026FINANCE

Upgraded Stock Pick: What Shanghai Able’s Numbers Really Say

Analysts are suddenly paying closer attention to Shanghai Able Digital Science & Tech, a company many investors had largely overlooked. Yesterday, one research group gave it a “Buy” rating and set a price target at HK$194. 16, about 36 percent higher than where shares closed at HK$142. 80. The move

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Apr 19 2026FINANCE

Marvell’s AI Push: Why the Numbers Look Good

Marvell Technology has seen its stock jump over 50% in April alone, mostly thanks to big moves in the AI chip market. A big part of that growth comes from Nvidia putting $2 billion into the company and an upgrade from Oppenheimer raising the price target to $170. Marvell also spent $1 billion to buy

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Apr 19 2026FINANCE

Electric Car Battery Giant Hits New Highs as Analysts Stay Bullish

Chinese battery maker CATL just reported its latest earnings—and the numbers are big. In the first three months of this year, the company pulled in over HK$129 billion in sales, pushing its profit past HK$20 billion. That’s a huge jump from last year, when it earned just HK$84 billion and kept HK$14

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Millennials Face Hidden Health Threats From Loneliness

The pandemic pushed a generation already glued to screens into deeper isolation, and the effects are now showing up in hospitals. Doctors say that unlike their parents, many millennials feel less pressure from friends and more from a never‑ending stream of online opinions. This shift may be why anxi

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