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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

When Leaders Play God: The Unsettling Trend of AI Self-Portrayal

Donald Trump’s brief but explosive social media post last weekend showed him in flowing white robes, his hand resting on another man’s head—an AI-generated image that many saw as a deliberate attempt to place himself in a divine role. The picture didn’t last long online, but the backlash did. Religi

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Apr 14 2026BUSINESS

A New Path to Motherhood: From Corporate CEO to Surrogacy Founder

The story begins with a woman who spent years in high‑pressure jobs at places like Bank of America and a tech consulting firm. She led big teams, managed projects worth millions, and felt she had “made it” in business. Yet something deeper tugged at her every day. When she was 26, after already h

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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

New NMR Technique Helps Study CO2 Capture Materials

O‑17 and H‑1 NMR together give scientists a clear view of how CO2 sticks to solid materials. The method looks at the tiny magnetic signals from oxygen atoms that are part of the capture framework. A big problem has been that O‑17 is a quadrupolar nucleus, which makes its spectrum hard to read.

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Clothes for Kids, Clean Earth: A Simple Swap That Helps All

In many Chicago homes, kids often go to school without a proper outfit while heaps of usable clothes end up in landfills. The city’s waste problem and the families’ need for clothing are two sides of the same coin. When a month celebrates volunteers and Earth’s health, it shows how one action

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Jet Fuel Leak at Andrews Base Sparks Big Cleanup

A big spill of jet fuel happened at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The leak was about 32, 000 gallons and it started between January and March. The base did not tell the state right away, even though it has to do so under its oil permit. The problem came from the refueling system. When

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Fruit Power: Tiny Protein Boosts in Everyday Snacks

The latest food advice points out that some fruits, usually not thought of as protein sources, can help fill the daily gap for many people. This idea comes from a new set of U. S. nutrition rules that came out in early 2026, urging people to eat more fruits, veggies and whole grains while cutting ba

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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

BAC chemicals may block brain hormone production

Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is a common cleaning agent that can also act as a preservative in many everyday items. Recent research shows that BAC can interfere with an enzyme called 5α‑reductase 1, which is essential for turning testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the brain. The study tes

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Apr 13 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Trading Sites Can Skip Broker Rules, Says SEC

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has given new guidance that lets some crypto trading apps avoid the usual broker‑dealer registration. The rule only applies to “user interfaces” that help people send orders with self‑custodial wallets, not to firms that actually trade or advise. To quali

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

City Fixes and New Food Stores: A Fresh Look at the Mayor’s First 100 Days

The mayor used a big rally in Queens to say that the next part of his term will focus on small, everyday fixes – what he calls “pothole politics. ” He also announced three new promises for the rest of his time in office: opening five city‑run grocery stores, making all trash containers available eve

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Avoiding Dog Danger: Smart Moves for When a Loose Pup Appears

When summer rolls in and families head outdoors, it’s easy to forget the basics of staying safe around dogs. A recent spike in attacks in Metro Detroit has reminded people that understanding a dog’s signals can keep everyone out of harm’s way. The first thing to remember is that dogs communicate th

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