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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 18 2026POLITICS

Plan to Move Iran's Nuclear Material to the US Takes Shape

Plans are in motion for the United States to team up with Iran to gather enriched uranium from the country and transport it back home. The plan was shared by a top US official who spoke to the press recently. The official described the process as a slow-moving operation involving large machinery to

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Apr 17 2026SCIENCE

Nukes Hidden All Around Us

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque has opened a new exhibit called “American Nukes. ” The show displays photographs taken by Darin Boville. Boville has traveled more than 30, 000 miles to find decommissioned nuclear weapons. He looked at them in places like mili

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

US Seals Iranian Sea Trade Amid Talk of New Negotiations

The United States announced that its navy has stopped all maritime commerce with Iran, even as the president hinted that talks about ending the current conflict might resume soon. In a brief statement, Admiral Brad Cooper said that within 36 hours of the blockade being put in place, every vessel

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

Behind the Nuclear Tension: How US Pressure Plays Out

US officials recently announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports just as indirect talks between the two nations broke down after 21 hours of mediation in Islamabad. The collapse wasn’t surprising—both sides have dug in their heels for years. Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, while the U

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Can Iran and the U. S. actually find peace before the next fight?

The odds of lasting peace between Iran and the U. S. are slim at best. Even with a temporary cease-fire, history shows temporary pauses rarely lead to permanent solutions. Leaders on both sides have strong reasons to keep tensions alive. The U. S. can’t ignore Iran blocking a key shipping route. Isr

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Iran warns of strong response to any attack on its energy system

Tensions between Iran and the U. S. have reached a boiling point as Iran promises a firm but measured reply if American strikes target its power plants. Tehran made it clear that it sees such actions as unacceptable aggression, firmly rejecting the idea of backing down under pressure. In a sharp reb

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Iran Strike Plan and the Question of War Crimes

The President announced on Monday that he would destroy Iran’s bridges, power plants and other infrastructure if the country fails to negotiate by 8 p. m. local time. His statement implied that civilian facilities could be targeted because the Iranian army also needs water and electricity to operate

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Iran Calls for Action After Power Plant Attacks

Iran’s nuclear chief wrote a letter to the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, saying that the agency has not done enough to stop attacks on its only working nuclear power plant. He pointed out that the Bushehr plant has been hit four times, with a recent strike on April 4 killing

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Apr 05 2026SPORTS

Dodgers' Big Spend Doesn't Always Mean Big Wins

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the season with high hopes, banking on a trio of Japanese pitchers—Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Masataka Sasaki—to turn their fortunes around. Fans and analysts quickly dubbed them "SOY, " a playful nod to their combined initials. Catcher Will Smith, often o

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