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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Madison Booker: More Than Just a Basketball Name

Madison Booker didn’t just inherit a last name—she built her own basketball story. Born in Ridgeland, Mississippi in 2005, she grew up in a household where the sound of bouncing basketballs was as common as laughter. Her father, Carlos, wasn’t just any dad; he was a 6’10” powerhouse who played colle

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Apr 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

How shrimp farms might be quietly changing coastal waters

Shrimp farming is booming along tropical coasts, but scientists still argue over whether these operations leak harmful metals into nearby mangrove swamps. A recent study took a close look at Todos os Santos Bay in Brazil, where shrimp ponds sit right next to mangroves. Researchers tested mud from th

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

Two Brothers, One Beer, and a Golf Course – A Fresh Twist on Sports Sponsorships

A beer brand from Columbus, Ohio is stepping onto the green ahead of golf’s biggest showdown. Garage Beer, founded by NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, recently teamed up with Malbon Golf, a company blending golf fashion with streetwear culture. Their goal isn’t just selling a drink – it’s about kee

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Apr 04 2026HEALTH

Better Eating for Lower Blood Pressure

Around the world, high blood pressure affects many adults and can shorten lives. While medicine helps, eating differently might be just as important. Research now shows some diets can help keep blood pressure in check without relying only on pills. Not all diets work the same way. The DASH plan foc

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Big names in sports and music rooting for South Carolina basketball

South Carolina’s women’s basketball team isn’t just drawing crowds to the arena—they’re bringing in famous faces too. Players and coaches aren’t the only ones cheering from courtside; sometimes, well-known figures from sports and entertainment are spotted in the stands. The team, coached by Dawn Sta

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Cuba's Big Prison Release Sparks Questions About Who Really Walks Free

Cuba started letting out over 2, 000 prisoners on Friday, calling it a big act of mercy. This comes right after the government faced huge pressure from the U. S. , which has been pushing for changes in how Cuba treats people it calls political prisoners. The amnesty is the biggest in a decade, but n

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Burkina Faso’s Military Leader Puts Elections on Hold Indefinitely

Burkina Faso’s military head, Ibrahim Traore, has made it clear that he sees no immediate future for elections in his country. Speaking to reporters last week, he bluntly stated that the idea of democracy isn’t practical right now, calling it something the nation "needs to forget about. " His reason

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Apr 04 2026HEALTH

Linking Social Media Posts to Real-Life Outcomes

Researchers recently looked into whether what people post on X (the app once called Twitter) could connect to suicide rates after Canada ran media campaigns. Instead of just counting posts, they tried matching online conversations with real-world statistics. Canada’s media push aimed to guide how su

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Apr 03 2026EDUCATION

Students Push Back: Professors Lag Behind in AI Use

The story starts with a Cal Poly student named Parker Jones. He asked more than fifty classmates how they use AI tools like ChatGPT. The answer was clear: students are moving fast, while teachers seem slow. Most students use AI for everyday help. They ask questions after lectures, organize homework

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Apr 03 2026CRYPTO

Solana Hack: How $280 Million Slipped Through a Security Flaw

A recent breach hit the Solana‑based DeFi platform Drift, stealing about $280 million in a swift attack that exploited a feature called durable nonces. This tool, meant to keep transactions alive longer on the Solana network, was used by attackers to trick Drift’s Security Council into approving mov

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