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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

Chinese artist under fire for old jokes

A Chinese artist known for poking fun at Mao Zedong is now staring down a prison sentence under a law that didn’t even exist when his controversial pieces were made. Sources report Gao Zhen was quietly tried in late March for “dishonoring national heroes and martyrs. ” Critics say this charge flips

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Apr 16 2026SPORTS

Is Arsenal playing it too safe with Arteta?

Arsenal’s recent seasons under Arteta have shown steady progress but also frustrating limits. The team has climbed from mid-table to title contenders, yet when pressure mounts, their style often flips from confident to cautious. Many fans and pundits now wonder: is tight control actually holding the

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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

When U. S. Lawmakers Split Over Weapons to Israel

Senators just voted down two attempts to block $450 million in U. S. military gear heading to Israel. A coalition of Democrats pushed the measures, arguing the bulldozers and bombs end up harming civilians in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. The votes failed 59-40 and 63-36—both short of the 60 nee

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Japan’s Finance Minister Signals Ready Moves on the Yen

Satsuki Katayama, Japan’s Finance Minister, told reporters in Washington that her talks with U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent focused on foreign‑exchange concerns. The meeting, held during Katayama’s visit to the U. S. , was described as “thorough” by her. Both sides agreed to keep their

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Senate Pushes for Fast Funding of Border Agencies Amid Political Tensions

Next week, the U. S. Senate might start voting on a bill to give billions more to two key border security groups—Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U. S. Border Patrol. Senate leaders want this done quickly, before senators take a week-long break in early May. The money would keep the

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung TVs undercut Hisense in a surprising price move

Samsung Electronics just dropped some unexpected numbers. The company’s 65-inch QLED model costs $3, 200, which is about $300 less than Hisense’s closest 65-inch rival. Even Samsung’s step-down model, the 55-inch CU7000, rings in at just $1, 600. When two big brands line up such clear pricing gaps,

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Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

A New Financial Leader Joins a Fast-Growing AI Startup

The company behind an AI tool that digs through business documents just hired a new chief financial officer. After using the platform for years as an investor, she now runs its finances. The tool indexes over half a billion documents—SEC reports, earnings calls, research papers—so finance teams can

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

Detecting lung cancer early with cutting-edge tech

Lung cancer remains one of the toughest cancers to catch early, but scientists might have found a clever way to spot it before symptoms even show. Instead of waiting for tumors to form, they’re focusing on tiny molecules called miRNA-21, which appear in the blood early when lung cancer starts. The c

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

What’s changing the Senate race math in 2026?

Midterm elections often feel like a referendum on the current president, and 2026 might not be any different. Poll watchers are noticing a shift in four Senate races that could shake up the usual assumptions. While the math still favors Republicans keeping their majority, the playing field just got

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Apr 12 2026SCIENCE

Quorum Breakers: New Molecule Helps Antibiotics Fight Tough Bacteria

A common hospital bug, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, often ignores many drugs and sticks together in protective layers called biofilms. Researchers made a new type of chemical that stops the bacteria from talking to each other, a process known as quorum sensing. This “talk‑stopper” is based on N‑acyl homo

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