STEPHEN F AUSTIN

Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Healing Paths: New Trials, Kind Hearts and Unexpected Birds

First responders in Arizona are exploring a controversial remedy as part of the state’s pioneering psilocybin study. Whole mushrooms, known for their hallucinogenic properties, are being examined for their potential to ease post‑traumatic stress. The research is backed by state funds and led by Dr.

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

New clues in old mysteries: DNA and old cases making headlines

For years, unsolved crimes have haunted families and baffled investigators. But recent developments suggest that science might finally start closing some of these painful gaps. DNA testing, once a slow process, is now speeding up in certain cases, offering a glimmer of hope for answers that have bee

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Apr 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Saving a lake: why Utah’s new water rules could make a difference

For years, people living near the Great Salt Lake barely noticed it shrinking. The smell and dust storms felt like normal parts of life in northern Utah. But as the water vanished, so did the lake’s hidden value—supporting wildlife, local jobs, and even the air people breathe. Instead of waiting for

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Apr 24 2026SPORTS

Paris 2030 Olympics: Ice Hockey Games Seek New Home After Nice Rejection

France’s plan to host the 2030 Winter Games is facing unexpected hurdles, with ice hockey now looking for a new home in Paris. Officials had hoped to use Nice’s soccer stadium—renovated temporarily for hockey—but the city’s new mayor shut down the idea. Now, Paris is stepping in with two existing ar

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Truth Social’s rocky road: from big dreams to big trouble

Four years ago, Truth Social burst onto the scene as a rebel social media platform promising free speech and even streaming wars against Netflix. Backed by Donald Trump, it was supposed to be more than just another app—it was going to be a movement. But today, it’s hard to see that vision anywhere i

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

US Moves Closer to Easing Marijuana Rules

Federal officials are preparing for a major shift in how marijuana is treated under U. S. law, with changes expected as soon as this week. If approved, this would be the biggest update to marijuana policy in years, making it easier for scientists to study the drug's possible benefits. The push for

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Taiwan Leader’s Flight Blocked: A Look at China’s Growing Influence

For the first time ever, a Taiwanese president had to cancel an entire foreign trip after three African countries suddenly blocked their airspace. The governments of Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked flight permits for Taiwan’s president, forcing him to skip a major event in Eswatini. Th

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Boxing Legislation Debate: Fighters vs. Corporate Control

Former champion Oscar De La Hoya appeared before the U. S. Senate on a Wednesday to voice concerns about a proposed overhaul of boxing laws. The new bill, known as the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, would let a single organization manage promotion, rankings, titles and sanctioning. De La

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

Florida Investigates AI for Possible Role in Campus Shooting

Florida’s top prosecutor recently announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its chatbot ChatGPT after a deadly shooting at a university last spring. The shooter, who killed two people and injured six others, reportedly used the AI tool to ask about guns and ammunition before the attack. Inv

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Money habits that actually help you, not just save you

Forget the idea that saving means giving up every small joy. The usual advice tells people to cut every expense like coffee runs or movie nights, but that only helps so much. Saving itself won’t make you rich—it just keeps you from losing ground. Real growth happens when your money starts working fo

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