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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

Girls explore science in the great outdoors

St. Patrick's County Park will open its doors to a special science day for girls in grades 5 through 8 on April 25. The program, called GALS, runs from 9:30 AM to 3:15 PM and focuses on hands-on learning with real scientists. Instead of sitting in a classroom, participants will dig into soil samples

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

Swiss stamps from the 1800s: what their colors reveal

Swiss postage stamps from 1850 to 1908 weren’t just about postage. They were tiny canvases showing off the best pigments and dyes of the time. For the first time, researchers closely examined 98 of these stamps using advanced tools like Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Instead of

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

When Lawmakers Step Down, Do Wrongs Disappear?

Two U. S. House members quit recently after facing serious claims of sexual misconduct. One Republican and one Democrat resigned the same day, ending speculation about their futures. But walking away doesn’t always mean facing consequences. New research shows resignations in politics often act as a

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

Behind the Crypto: When Political Ties Meet Shadowy Deals

A new crypto project linked to political figures has raised eyebrows after teaming up with a network accused of serious crimes. The project, World Liberty Financial, includes members of the Trump family among its founders. They chose to work with a company called AB, which runs a crypto-focused reso

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Apr 22 2026CELEBRITIES

Housekeeper Takes Legal Action Against Kylie Jenner’s Staff Over Workplace Claims

A former housekeeper has filed a lawsuit against Kylie Jenner, accusing the reality star’s household staff of religious and national origin discrimination. Angelica Vasquez, who worked for Jenner’s Beverly Hills home before transferring to Hidden Hills, says she faced persistent bullying and exclusi

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Apr 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Teens Rescued from Mount Washington’s Extreme Weather Gamble

Two teens from Massachusetts learned the hard way why Mount Washington is infamous among hikers. Instead of turning back when conditions turned nasty, they pushed toward the summit and found themselves in serious trouble. At 7:30 PM, rangers got the call about two hikers struggling near the top. One

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Apr 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes: How Online Attacks and Power Plays Collide in Hollywood

A tangled web of legal battles and hidden online campaigns has recently come to light, revealing how reputation-destroying tactics are becoming a disturbing trend in Hollywood. What started as a private legal dispute between public figures has now exposed a pattern of coordinated digital smear campa

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

When Radiation Hits Weak Muscles: New Findings in a Rare Childhood Disorder

Researchers have uncovered fresh clues about how muscle cells react when exposed to radiation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Unlike typical muscle loss seen in the disorder, these cells show an unusual sensitivity to radiation that may speed up damage. Boys with DMD, who make up almost all ca

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

A Local Leader Steps Up to Shape Florida’s Schools

Laura Hine, a Pinellas County School Board member, has spent over a decade trying to understand why some schools in her area struggle while others don’t. Her journey started when her child was about to start kindergarten at a nearby school with a "D" grade and a Title I label—a term she didn’t even

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

Long Island schools struggle under state review spotlight

A recent check-up by New York education bosses found 23 Long Island schools aren't meeting the basic standards expected. The review looks at attendance, graduation numbers, report cards, and how English learners perform. These schools sit in 16 different districts - an improvement from last year whe

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