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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Trump Faces Court Pushback on Birthright Citizenship

President Trump has been trying to change a rule that gives citizenship to babies born in the United States. He asked the Supreme Court to stop this rule, but most judges said no. The case is about a new order from the president that would ignore babies whose parents are not citizens or permanent r

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Apr 01 2026CRYPTO

Crypto in 401(k)s: A New Twist on Retirement Savings

The U. S. Department of Labor is proposing a rule that could let 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts invest in things like cryptocurrencies and private market deals. This comes after President Trump issued an order last year asking the Labor Department to rethink how employers can add thes

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court Faces Trump’s Plan to Strip Birthright Citizenship

The U. S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this Wednesday about President Donald Trump’s attempt to change the rule that gives citizenship to children born in America. Trump wants U. S. agencies to refuse citizenship for babies whose parents are not American citizens or legal permanent residents

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Apr 01 2026FINANCE

Guaranteed 4 Percent: A Simple Path to Lifelong Income

The idea that you can live off a single number for retirement has long been tied to the 4 percent rule. That rule said you could withdraw four percent of your initial savings each year, adjusting for inflation, and expect the money to last thirty years. It was based on a mix of stocks and bonds that

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Apr 01 2026SCIENCE

Learning from Chernobyl’s radiation-loving fungus

In the ruins of a nuclear reactor in Chernobyl, something strange is growing. A dark, almost black fungus called Cladosporium sphaerospermum has taken over the walls of the abandoned Unit 4 building. This isn’t just any fungus—it thrives where radiation levels would be deadly to humans. Scientists h

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Crypto Gets a New Chance in US Retirement Plans

The U. S. Department of Labor has drafted a rule that could let 401(k) plans add crypto and other digital assets. The idea is to give plan managers a “safe harbor” if they follow a set of checks on fees, liquidity, and risk. The proposal is part of President Trump’s 2022 push to widen investment opt

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Jaden Ivey's Exit: What the Bulls' Decision Says About Team Culture

The Chicago Bulls made a clear statement about their values when they decided to waive guard Jaden Ivey after he posted Instagram videos criticizing Pride Month and questioning why religious messages spark controversy. The team's move wasn't just about basketball—it reflected a broader expectation t

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Justice Sotomayor questions why similar cases get different outcomes

The Supreme Court recently decided not to revisit a Louisiana murder case where James Skinner claims prosecutors hid important evidence. Skinner, convicted in 2001, argues his situation closely matches another case from 2016. In that earlier case, the same court overturned a similar conviction becau

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Mar 29 2026HEALTH

Natural Ways to Keep Joints Happy

We often think joint pain is a part of getting older, but it doesn’t have to be. Many people look for safer options than pills that can upset the stomach or cause other problems. Herbs and foods help calm inflammation inside the body. Turmeric, ginger, and a plant called frankincense can lo

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Mar 29 2026POLITICS

Birthright Citizenship in the Balance: A Century‑Old Debate Revisited

The debate over who gets U. S. citizenship at birth has been alive for more than a hundred years, and it is back on the Supreme Court’s docket. In 1898, the court decided that a boy born in San Francisco to Chinese parents was indeed an American citizen, because the Constitution’s 14th Amendment say

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