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Apr 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why phones ditched old-school screens for new ones

Two decades ago, tiny OLED screens appeared on flip phones, not because they were trendy, but because they were efficient. Today, every flagship phone slides an OLED panel into its frame, and even budget models are following. The shift happened fast: by 2024, OLEDs outsold LCDs in phones, and the ga

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Apr 13 2026OPINION

Iowans Fed Up with Political Parties

Iowa isn't falling for the usual political drama. Unlike D. C. ’s endless bickering, Iowa still values real conversations over blind loyalty. People bond over corn dogs at the fair or long bike rides, not party slogans. But the state’s voting system forces independents into uncomfortable choices. Ov

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sci-Fi\'s Heavy Hitters Hit a Rough Patch

Back in the 1960s, two TV shows changed science fiction forever. One sent a time-traveling alien doctor across history, while the other sent a starship crew boldly where no one had gone before. Both became cultural giants, spawning decades of adventures. But now, these once-dominant franchises face

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Apr 13 2026FINANCE

Will Bitcoin and Ether Break Free or Get Stuck Again?

Bitcoin and Ethereum are hovering close to points that might flip the script on their price stories this year. While many voices in crypto keep warning of tougher times ahead, one analyst sees a different path. If Bitcoin pushes past $76, 000 and Ethereum clears $2, 400, that could mark the start of

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Apr 13 2026CRYPTO

How Two Privacy Coins Outperformed Bitcoin—and Why It Matters

When the Iran ceasefire cooled oil prices, markets reacted fast. Stocks in Europe jumped to their biggest single-day gain in years. Bitcoin inched up, but two privacy-focused coins left it behind—Zcash climbed nearly 60% in a week, while Dash rose almost 47%. Most privacy coins moved higher too, but

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Apr 12 2026WEATHER

Early heat wave hits Delaware as summer-like temps arrive early

Delaware is about to get a sudden taste of summer with temperatures climbing to near 90 degrees next week. While mid-April usually brings mild spring weather, the region is bracing for a sharp warm-up that could feel more like late May. Forecasters say this isn't typical for the season, raising ques

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Apr 12 2026OPINION

A year of eating like it's 1950

Cooking with beef tallow sounds like a time machine to the Eisenhower era. Back then, heart disease was the top killer and doctors blamed fatty foods. Today, scientists still warn that tallow is packed with artery-clogging saturated fat—six times more per spoonful than canola oil. Yet some wellness

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Apr 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Strange Temperature Shifts Across the U. S.

Different parts of America aren't warming up in the same way, according to new findings. While you might assume every place gets hotter as the planet heats up, this isn't always true. Some Southern states have actually stayed cooler than expected over time, creating what scientists call a "warming h

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Apr 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI’s quiet takeover of India’s movie world

India’s film studios are quietly racing ahead in AI filmmaking—not because it’s cool, but because the math adds up. By cutting budgets by up to four-fifths and finishing movies four times faster, producers are adapting to a harsh reality: fewer people are buying tickets. After ticket sales sank from

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fox tries something different with The Dogwood

Fox usually sticks to its own network for shows, but The Dogwood is jumping to ABC instead. This is unusual because Fox only started making comedies on its own recently. Shows like Best Medicine and Animal Control proved Fox can mix smart writing with humor. By teaming up with a different network, F

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