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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dunkin Adds Coffee‑Infused Soda to Summer Menu

Dunkin has launched a new drink that blends soda and coffee in a way that feels fresh and playful. The beverage mixes Pepsi with the chain’s own coffee‑milk, then crowns it with a layer of sweet cold foam. The result is a fizzy, creamy taste that hints at an iced coffee while still keeping the soda’

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Apr 30 2026WEATHER

Sunny Day Ahead for the Kentucky Derby

The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The race is set to begin around 6:57 p. m. ET, giving fans a clear schedule for the day. Weather has always added an extra layer of excitement to the Derby. In the past, temperatures have swung widely—from

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Apr 30 2026SCIENCE

Breaking the Genome Race: A Bold Scientist’s Legacy

J. Craig Venter, a pioneer in genetics and business, passed away at 79 in San Diego after battling cancer complications. His institute, named after him, confirmed the death and noted his recent hospitalization for side effects of treatment. In the early 1990s, Venter challenged a massive $3 billion

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Apr 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

River Runoff: How Mining Threatens Thailand’s Food and Fish

The Mekong River, a lifeline for 70 million people across Southeast Asia, is facing a new danger that could endanger the region’s food supply. Rare‑earth mining, driven by global demand for electronics and military equipment, is creating toxic runoff that flows into the river’s tributaries. Th

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Campus Voices: Why Free Speech Matters

The hearing in Washington focused on keeping college campuses open places for debate. A Utah congressman said that when students stop talking to each other because they fear ridicule, learning suffers. He pointed out that many students admit to silencing themselves or even shouting down speake

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Apr 29 2026SCIENCE

Building Stronger Fuel Cells with Tiny Platinum‑Cobalt Tubes

Scientists have found a way to make the tiny particles that help fuel cells work better. Instead of mixing the metals together, they grow a thin layer of platinum on tiny cobalt tubes that already have holes in them. This “seeded growth” technique creates a one‑dimensional structure that looks like

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Apr 29 2026CRIME

Jeffrey Epstein’s Hidden Mosque: How He Stole Sacred Art for a Private Island

Epstein’s ambition stretched beyond finance; he wanted to own pieces of the holy places he visited. By using contacts in Middle‑East circles, he managed to acquire fabric that had once draped the walls of Mecca’s Kaaba. Those same textiles later appeared in his New York townhouse, where he posed wit

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

How mental health care in the US lost touch with real healing

In the United States, mental health care today follows rules that seem more about spreadsheets than people. Treatment isn’t just guided by doctors anymore—it’s steered by efficiency numbers, quick fixes, and cost cuts. When care becomes a service, the human side can disappear fast. Patients aren’t j

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

Oprah’s New Podcast Journey Hits Amazon

A new chapter begins for Oprah Winfrey as her podcast partners with Amazon, thanks to a multi‑year deal announced recently. The agreement gives the streaming giant exclusive rights to distribute and advertise “The Oprah Podcast, ” which will now feature two new episodes each week starting in summer.

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Soldiers Reassigned After Arresting CNN Crew

An Israeli battalion that had taken a CNN crew into custody is back on duty after a month’s pause, according to a security insider. The unit belongs to the ultra‑Orthodox “Netzah Yehuda” group and has just finished a training session on ethics. Military radio says it will resume normal operations so

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