THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Rose Climbs to Lead While McIlroy’s Advantage Dwindles

The Masters final round starts with a lot of buzz. Justin Rose, after playing three birdies in a row, is now at the top of the leaderboard. He has shown steady play, while Rory McIlroy, who had a huge lead after the second day, is now fighting to stay ahead. McIlroy’s early advantage had be

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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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Apr 13 2026RELIGION

Pope Leo Takes a Stand: How the First U. S. Pope is Shaking Up Church Politics

The new pope, a Chicago native who grew up as Father Bob, surprised many when he was chosen to lead the world’s largest Christian church. His calm and thoughtful style has turned into a quiet but firm voice against wars and harsh immigration policies that many Americans see as unfair. Three top A

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

City‑Owned Grocery Store Coming to East Harlem

The city plans a new supermarket in the heart of East Harlem, aiming to give residents cheaper food and fresh choices. The project will cost about $30 million and uses the existing La Marqueta site, a former marketplace beneath train tracks. City officials said they will finish construction before t

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Easter Truce Ends, Both Sides Blame Each Other for Violations

The brief pause in fighting that was meant to honor Orthodox Easter has now ended, leaving both Russia and Ukraine pointing fingers at the other for breaking the agreement. The truce lasted just over a day, from 4 pm Saturday to midnight Sunday, and was announced by Russia’s president earlier in the

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Apr 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Huawei Leads the Foldable Shift with the New Pura X Max

The newest foldable phone from Huawei, the Pura X Max, shows a bold move away from the usual tall shape. The device opens into a wide screen that feels more like a small tablet than a phone. It offers a 7. 69‑inch inner display and a 5. 5‑inch outer screen, almost the same size as Samsung’s rumored

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Chaos Looms as U. S. –Iran Talks Break Down

The Middle East felt a chill when the United States and Iran could not reach an agreement after more than 20 hours of discussion in Islamabad. U. S. Vice President J. D. Vance admitted that the differences between the two sides were too wide to bridge at this time, leaving a fragile ceasefire in dou

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Hope and Hurdles: The Vance Talks in Pakistan

The weekend saw Vice President J. D. Vance journeying to Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, where he met with Iran’s diplomatic team for a lengthy session that stretched over twenty hours. He left the country exhausted and without an agreement, leaving observers to wonder if a ceasefire could be

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Remembering the Lost Stars of Euphoria

The third season of Sam Levinson’s hit drama began with a quiet tribute. An on‑screen card honored Eric Dane, the beloved actor who had just passed away in February, showing his photo and life dates. This gesture mirrored a similar one for late actor Angus Cloud that HBO Max had posted earlier. Aft

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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

Mission Milestones: From Lunar Orbit to Future Landings

The recent trip around the moon marked a major leap for space exploration. After returning safely to Houston, the crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—signaled that the next chapter is already in motion. NASA’s Artemis III is slated to test docking procedures between O

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