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Apr 26 2026OPINION

Diversity Matters: Why New Mexico Needs Leaders Who Reflect Its People

The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce focuses on growing jobs and teaching skills, especially for Hispanic groups. They question the University of New Mexico’s recent list of five presidential candidates, pointing out that none match the state’s largest group. UNM is more than a school; it

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Apr 26 2026HEALTH

Mass‑Casualty Readiness in a Lebanese Hospital

A recent review looked at how well a large government hospital in Lebanon can handle big emergencies. The study focused on the “Code Orange” plan, which is the official emergency response guide used by the hospital. Researchers checked if the plan follows worldwide best practices and whether s

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Apr 26 2026SCIENCE

How microscopes and computers are teaming up to fight malaria

Malaria still claims hundreds of thousands of lives every year, mostly children under five. The parasite behind the disease, Plasmodium, hides inside red blood cells, sneaks past the immune system, and multiplies rapidly. Traditional vaccines struggle because this microscopic invader changes its out

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Apr 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Fish struggle when plastic bits and pesticides team up

Scientists tested what happens when tiny plastic fibers and a common insect killer show up together in the water where young tilapia live. Over six weeks, fish exposed to both pollutants grew less and ate food less efficiently than fish exposed to just one or none at all. Their guts showed damage to

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Why Italian Dads Are Taking Over Childcare Online

In Milan suburbs, Diego Di Franco stands out—not because he’s a father, but because he posts daily updates about parenting online. While Italy’s parliament rejected a bill to match maternity and paternity leave in February, fathers like him are quietly reshaping fatherhood norms through social media

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Russia’s Strain: War, Sanctions, and a Workforce on the Edge

Russia’s economy is showing clear signs of trouble as the war in Ukraine drags on. Policymakers in Moscow recently met to discuss shrinking capital markets and rising costs, with warnings that labor shortages could get worse. Inflation is climbing, production is slowing, and experts say the country’

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Apr 26 2026BUSINESS

McKinney bets on waves and crowds to reshape its identity

McKinney just gave a big thumbs-up to plans for a surf park called Cannon Beach. The city council changed some rules so building can start on a patch of land where Stacy Road and State Highway 121 meet. The whole area will be a planned development, meaning it won’t just pop up overnight. Right next

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

How Much Do Top School Officials Really Need to Earn?

A Colorado school district made headlines after paying two top leaders salaries that shock many residents. One official earned over $330, 000 per year, while their spouse—a district employee—made nearly $250, 000. For context, those figures are closer to what executives at Fortune 500 companies earn

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Apr 26 2026BUSINESS

How Trump’s March investments show a taste for both safety and risk

In March, the former president spent over fifty-one million dollars on bonds, a move revealed through routine financial disclosures. These forms, made public as required by ethics rules, list 175 separate deals but don’t spell out exact prices for each one. Instead, they group transactions into broa

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Gaza Voters Get a Rare Chance to Cast Their Ballots

The first local elections in Gaza since 2007 let many residents try their hand at voting, a move that could signal a shift in how the Palestinian Authority claims authority over the area. The elections, held on Saturday, included Deir al‑Balah, a city that has suffered less damage than others in

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