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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Trump Pushes for Record Defense Spend as Pentagon Eyes New High‑End Weapons

The U. S. administration is asking Congress for the biggest defense budget hike in 75 years, aiming to reshape the military’s industrial base and introduce cutting‑edge systems. The proposal includes a 44 % rise in the overall budget for fiscal year 2027, starting this October, and a 77 % jump in

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Wisconsin Judges and Georgia Rep Race Set the Stage for Fall Elections

In Wisconsin, voters will choose a new justice for the state Supreme Court while Georgia’s 14th District holds a runoff to replace former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. The outcomes could signal how the political climate is shifting ahead of the midterms. The Wisconsin contest pits Democrat

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Apr 07 2026ENVIRONMENT

Heavy rains ravage Afghanistan, leaving 117 missing or dead

Afghanistan faces yet another brutal spell of extreme weather, with floods and landslides now linked to 110 deaths and 11 more people unaccounted for. Over two weeks, relentless rain has turned streets into rivers, buried homes under mud, and cut off entire towns. Just in the last day, floods took 1

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Apr 07 2026SPORTS

Diana Taurasi: From Records to Retirement and Lifting Up Women’s Sports

Diana Taurasi retired after 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, one of the greatest careers in sports history. She wasn’t just a star—she shattered records, became the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, and won three championships. But her impact goes beyond stats. Even in retirement, she continues sh

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Apr 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Turning wood scraps into a tool for cleaning dirty water

Recycling leftover eucalyptus wood into biochar turns a common trash problem into a water-cleaning hero. Scientists took ordinary wood chips from eucalyptus trees and heated them without oxygen, creating a material that grabs arsenic from polluted water. In lab tests, one gram of this biochar remove

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Sticking with exercise after retirement: what makes it stick?

Most Australians over 55 rarely break a sweat. Official guidelines say we should move more—every week, in every way—but most of us still end up parked on the couch. A fresh approach called VILPA flips the script. Instead of gym sessions, VILPA nudges people to sprinkle short bursts of hard effort in

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

A Common Plant That Could Make Pregnancy Easier

Red raspberry leaves have been trusted for centuries, not just for their fruit, but for their healing effects. Long before modern medicine, people brewed these leaves into teas to ease discomfort and strengthen the body. Unlike many supplements today, this remedy comes with a history—not just market

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

StarLux’s New A350‑1000: A Fresh Take on Long‑Haul Business Class

StarLux Airlines is making a bold move with its newest Airbus A350‑1000s, aiming to set a new standard for premium travel. The carrier has already received 18 of the aircraft and is using them as its flagship long‑haul model. By adding more business‑class seats—40 instead of the 26 found on its olde

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Apr 04 2026SCIENCE

Neutrophils Vanish: A New Look at Polymyxin B Columns

Polymyxin B‑immobilized fibers, known for filtering endotoxins in severe infections, are now being tested for a different purpose. Researchers wanted to see if these columns could also clear certain white blood cells from the bloodstream, a possibility that might help patients with sudden lung troub

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Apr 04 2026HEALTH

New Drug and Health Costs: What You Need to Know

A fresh weight‑loss medication has recently received FDA approval, sparking conversations on national television. Experts are pointing out how the drug’s price and its impact on overall health budgets could affect everyday shoppers. Meanwhile, the rising cost of health insurance premiums under the

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