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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

The Shift in Energy Views: Oil’s Unexpected Comeback

About ten years back, US energy policies included both fossil fuels and renewables under “all of the above. ” Leaders like former President Barack Obama even supported fracking, arguing that protecting the economy didn’t mean ignoring the environment. Surprisingly, at the time, oil drilling was seen

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Apr 16 2026CRIME

Hunting for answers in cartel territory

Raúl Servín keeps searching, even after eight long years. Every Tuesday, the Guadalajara man loads his van with tools, supplies, and a few volunteers. Their mission? To dig through sun-scorched land where bodies may lie hidden by cartel violence. Servín isn’t just looking for his own missing son—he’

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Apr 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Artists Fighting for Truth in Changing Times

Brazil’s past under military rule wasn’t just about soldiers in the streets—it was also about scientists, teachers, and artists whose work threatened those in power. The government didn’t just disagree with their ideas; it tried to erase them. Fast forward to today, and similar battles play out glob

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Europe’s Drone Aid and Russia’s Growing Concerns

Russia says that European countries are making more drones for Ukraine. The defence ministry claims this pushes the conflict closer to Europe. It released a list of factories that it says build drones or parts for Ukraine, including sites in Britain, Germany, Spain, Italy, Israel and Poland.

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Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

Passion, Ethics and the Workplace: A Hidden Match‑Making Game

Passion can be a double‑edged sword. It pushes people to achieve great things, but it also sends signals about a person’s character that others use when deciding who to hire or promote. Studies with nearly 1, 850 participants show that the way passion is expressed matters a great deal. When pe

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Apr 15 2026SCIENCE

Space Crew Captures Stunning Moon and Earth Photos

Astronauts on Artemis II used two expert photographers to learn how to take clear pictures of the moon and Earth. The training lasted about twenty hours before the launch on April 1. It was the first time humans visited the moon in over fifty years. The instructors are graduates of a well‑known pho

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Apr 15 2026SPORTS

England Fans Bring Their World Cup Passion to Dallas

Richardson, Texas now has a go-to spot for soccer lovers ahead of England’s World Cup match in Dallas. London Calling Texas, a small local shop, mixes vintage World Cup gear with fresh designs focused on the English team. The owner, who grew up in East London, started the business after years of col

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Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Pokémon and Mii adventures: How life sims keep evolving after 25 years

Two and a half decades ago, a quiet Nintendo game let players move into a village filled with talking animals, pay off tiny mortgages, and collect seashells instead of worrying about bosses or shootouts. That game, Animal Crossing, didn’t just start a series—it quietly launched a whole style of play

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Apr 13 2026BUSINESS

'Uber Faces New Trial After Big Jury Win'

The ride‑share giant is headed back to court after a recent $8. 5 million jury award in Arizona, which many see as a warning sign rather than an isolated incident. A woman in Charlotte, North Carolina, will argue that a driver who booked her through the app touched her inappropriately and forced her

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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

Discovering the Hidden Genes Behind Ginkgo’s Toxic Seeds

The seeds of Ginkgo biloba hold a nasty secret: they produce a poison called ginkgotoxin and its sugar‑bound form. Scientists wanted to know which genes make these chemicals, but the details were fuzzy. Using a step‑by‑step RNA sequencing plan, researchers collected seed samples at different grow

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