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Apr 29 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why plants matter more than you think

The Missouri Botanical Garden wasn’t always a global leader in plant science. When Peter Raven took over in 1971, it was just a pretty garden with a few researchers. But Raven saw something bigger: plants weren’t just decorations—they were the foundation of life. Two-thirds of Earth’s species live i

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

When Leaders Play Crowns: A Clash of Symbols and Power

The scene at the White House on that April afternoon looked like a scene from another era. Donald Trump and King Charles stood together, both men framed by the weight of history and the absurdity of the moment. Trump, ever fond of grand gestures, mused about how their ancestors would react to seeing

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

School Chief Gets Fresh Contract Amid Questions

The Atlantic City school board is about to vote on renewing Superintendent La'Quetta Small's contract for another five years. This move comes even as critics wonder why she was cleared of past allegations just as the new deal is being discussed. Some see a pattern here: when problems arise, the resp

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

The Lakers face a playoff reality check against the Rockets

This NBA playoff series just flipped from predictable to wild in a matter of weeks. The Lakers entered the first round with more questions than answers, only to stumble into a 3-1 lead against Houston like a team that hadn’t even planned to show up. But here’s the thing about this season: the script

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Targeting and the Heated Words That Come Before It

The shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner isn’t the first time Donald Trump faced direct danger. Over the past two years, he’s been the target of three separate attacks, raising questions about how language in politics shapes real-world violence. A recent survey found something unsettl

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Luka Doncic's return could change the Lakers' playoff fate

The Los Angeles Lakers face a crucial Game 5 against Houston Rockets with their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. After blowing a 3-0 lead, they now need to win twice to avoid an unprecedented comeback. Luka Doncic remains sidelined with a hamstring injury since early April, but new movement drills

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

When sports betting rules get broken, the fallout affects everyone

Two former Fordham basketball players now face permanent exclusion from college sports after an investigation linked them to a betting scandal. Elijah Gray and Will Richardson were found to have talked about throwing a game for cash, though only Gray admitted some involvement. The NCAA stepped in af

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

When a war starts but no one wins in the end

The recent military actions in the Middle East have left the United States weaker in nearly every possible way. Instead of making America safer or more respected, this conflict has stretched military resources thin, confused allies, and shaken global trust in U. S. leadership. Even though Iran has s

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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

How AI is changing crypto rules in the US

The US government agency that watches over trading is quietly getting a tech upgrade. With fewer people on staff, it’s turning to artificial intelligence to check applications for crypto businesses faster. Instead of reading every document by hand, the agency is training its team on AI tools to spot

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Apr 29 2026BUSINESS

Small shops fear more train shutdowns will break them

The G train in Brooklyn is taking another long nap. For ten more weekends through 2026 it will stay parked, plus some overnight weekday snoozes. Local leaders say the MTA keeps launching the same summer track fixes they tried last year and the year before, making the same promises that never seem qu

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