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Apr 20 2026POLITICS

Building Bridges: How Colleges Are Teaching Students to Talk Across Divides

Across the country, schools are trying something new—not to change politics, but to change how people talk about it. At Rutgers, a project called the "democracy wall" doesn’t push students to pick sides. Instead, it asks them to wish for the nation’s future, and many do the same thing: want unity ov

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

Better hitting and Woo’s arm keep Mariners hot in Texas

Seattle’s bats woke up just in time for Sunday’s doubleheader finale. Under clear skies and rising temperatures, the Mariners used timely power to crush Texas 5-2 and grab their second series victory of the year. Instead of folding against a tough southpaw, they delivered early and often, led by a p

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Apr 20 2026CRIME

Mystery Solved: Old Murder Closed by New DNA Tricks

A cold case that had haunted Michigan for forty years finally got a finish line. For years, families and police chased leads that never panned out. Now, modern DNA science has finally named the killer of 16‑year‑old Sheri Jo Elliott, who vanished on November 16, 1983. Elliott left her Flint home fo

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Strait Tension: U. S. and Iran Trade Blame Over Ship Incidents

The Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil traffic, is stuck in a standoff. Both sides have accused each other of breaking a cease‑fire that was meant to keep ships safe. The U. S. claims Iran fired on vessels, while Iran says the American blockade is a war crime. A U. S. president p

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Apr 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Grand Canyon Guardian: A Scientist’s Lifelong Mission

Kelly Burke grew up in Colorado, always drawn to wide open spaces. In 1986 she moved north to study geology at a university near the Grand Canyon. Her love for the canyon deepened when she helped drive river trips to keep money flowing while finishing her thesis. A chance ride on the Colora

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Israel Draws New Map of Southern Lebanon Control

Israel has released a map showing the new line where its troops are positioned inside Lebanon. The move follows a U. S. -backed ceasefire with Hezbollah that began on Thursday. The map covers villages that Israel says are abandoned, but the military now controls them. The line stretches about 5 to

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Apr 19 2026EDUCATION

Finding Meaning and Support at Small Christian Colleges

Small Christian colleges give students a clear sense of purpose and a tight-knit community. They blend faith with career training, helping students see how their studies fit into a bigger picture. These schools are often smaller than big universities, so teachers know each student’s story.

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Apr 19 2026SCIENCE

Double‑Dose Dog Sedation: What Happens When a Second Injection Is Added

The study set out to find out how well dogs stay calm when they receive two doses of a sedative called dexmedetomidine or when a different drug is added after the first dose. The researchers used a randomized crossover design, meaning each dog got both treatment plans at different times so they coul

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Veterans’ Hidden Struggles: Spotting Unseen Self‑Harm in Health Records

Health records often miss signs of self‑harm, especially among veterans. Because doctors only flag clear cases, the data lacks true “negative” examples. This gap makes it hard to estimate how many people are at risk. Researchers used a special method called Positive and Unlabeled learning.

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Apr 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hidden Drama: A Fresh Take on Power and Ambition

Kit Harington, once known for playing the noble Jon Snow in a popular fantasy series, has moved on to roles that are far more complex. In his latest project, he stars in a four‑season drama on a streaming platform that blends business intrigue with personal turmoil. The show follows young profession

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