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May 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Brazil's Rough-Toothed Dolphins May Lose Their Home

Climate shifts are reshaping the ocean, and Brazil’s coast faces big changes. The rough-toothed dolphin, a top ocean hunter, depends on specific waters to survive. But as temperatures rise and ocean chemistry shifts, these dolphins may struggle to find safe places to live. The same goes for their fo

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May 02 2026EDUCATION

Vincent Mendoza shows how new programs can shape careers in sports media

Vincent Mendoza will soon walk across a stage in Brooklyn, diploma in hand. That moment isn’t just about grades or credits—it’s about the people he’s built relationships with along the way. Family and close friends will be there, watching not just the ceremony but the years of effort it took to get

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May 02 2026HEALTH

Games and Mental Health: Experts Split on Digital Therapy Options

Therapists today face a tough call when it comes to using video games to help patients. Some see them as a fresh tool to reduce stress or teach coping skills. Others worry games might do more harm than good, especially if players get too caught up. This mixed reaction makes it hard for new game-base

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May 01 2026BUSINESS

Small Shops in Trouble While Streets Are Rebuilt

The new design of Connecticut Avenue is meant to make the area safer and easier for walkers, but many little stores in Dupont Circle are feeling the pinch. The $37 million plan, run by the District Department of Transportation, has turned parts of the street into a maze of construction zones and clo

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May 01 2026WEATHER

Floods Hit West Seventh Again, Raising Alarm Over Old Drainage System

West Seventh Street in Fort Worth turned into a river over the weekend, reminding residents that the city’s drainage problems are still real. The videos show cars bobbing in waist‑deep water and people scrambling for higher ground—an all too familiar sight for locals who have seen this before.

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Russia Turns to China for War Tech

Russian arms makers are now getting more than nine out of ten pieces of restricted equipment from China. This shift follows tighter European controls that block many supply routes, pushing Moscow to look eastward for support. The share of Chinese‑supplied tech has risen from roughly eight out of

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May 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Pig-themed fun at the casino bar

A new temporary bar has landed in Atlantic City, bringing a playful twist to the usual casino scene. Called The Piggy Bank, this spot is full of bright colors, pig-shaped decorations, and drinks served in quirky containers. It’s open for only a few months, giving visitors a fun reason to stop by bef

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Royal visit highlights local pride and shared history

A king and queen’s tour through Virginia last week didn’t just pass through famous landmarks—it wove together small-town charm and national memories. King Charles III and Queen Camilla ended their U. S. trip with stops in Front Royal, a quiet town at the edge of Shenandoah National Park. Instead of

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Political Donations: How to Tell a Real Fundraiser from a Fake One

Before the next big election season, a warning is going around about fake fundraising groups calling themselves PACs. These groups often pretend to support political causes but actually pocket most of the money they collect. With fundraising reaching a peak during midterm elections, these scams beco

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Big Blasts and Smart Science: Texas A&M Goes All In on Explosions

Texas A&M just opened a lab that’s basically a giant explosion playground—but with a serious goal. Called the Detonation Research Test Facility, it’s the biggest science lab of its kind built by a university to study blasts up close. Scientists aren’t just playing with fire here. They’re studying ho

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