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Apr 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Adventures Await: Bear Grylls and Celebs Explore the Wild

Bear Grylls returns to television, leading a fresh series that pairs him with well‑known stars for two‑day expeditions in some of the planet’s toughest landscapes. The first season launches on April 21, airing at nine o’clock in the evening on Fox. Viewers can catch the episode live and then stream

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Pope’s Bold Visit to Equatorial Guinea Sparks Hope and Questions

The Pope will land in Malabo, the capital on Bioko island, after flying from Angola. He plans to speak with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has ruled since 1979. The visit is part of a longer tour that covers four African countries and 11 cities over 10 days. During his trip, the Pop

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Gavin Newsom Questions Trump’s Psychedelic Push With a Quick Reply

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California reacted to President Donald Trump’s new mental‑health initiative by sharing the White House post and adding a single, sharp question. The original message on X claimed that Trump’s order would speed up medical treatments for serious mental illness by loosening rules a

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Federal Health Data Plan Sparks Privacy Outcry

The Trump administration has asked the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to gather detailed medical claims from insurers for more than 8 million federal workers, retirees and their families. The request would let OPM access names, diagnoses and drug information that normally stay private. Health

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Apr 21 2026CRYPTO

Ark Invest Adjusts Bitcoin View and Tweaks Crypto Stocks

Ark’s chief, Cathie Wood, has lowered her long‑term price forecast for Bitcoin, even as the firm shuffles its crypto‑related holdings. The company sold portions of Circle and Bullish, which together make up less than 1 % of its portfolio. Instead of cashing out, Ark used the money to buy more

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Ripple boss fires back at SEC rules

A Ripple chief said the current U. S. securities regulator is acting like a war‑zone for crypto and that it has lost its direction. He called the SEC’s approach under its current head a “power grab” that courts have already ruled was wrong, citing a case where the regulator was found to abuse its au

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Weather Stress and Health Risks for Young Women in Kenya

Extreme weather, like floods or droughts, can make life harder for young people in Kenya. When food and water become scarce, girls and women often face more health problems. One common issue is urinary tract infections (UTIs), which many report without a doctor’s visit. A study looked at gi

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Apr 21 2026WEATHER

Sunny Day with a Touch of Cloud

The day will start off bright, but clouds may appear as the morning goes on. Temperatures are expected to climb to about 53°F, which will feel a bit warmer at roughly 57°F. At night the low should dip to around 41°F. A gentle wind will blow from the south at about 7 mph, keeping the air breezy

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Apr 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Making AI Moral: Why a Robot Can’t Pray

Anthropic, the maker of the Claude chatbot, says it wants its AI to act “good, wise and virtuous. ” The company has even teamed up with Catholic leaders to try to teach Claude values. Yet, a machine that never touches a body can’t experience the parts of religion that actually shape morals. Re

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Apr 21 2026OPINION

The slow rise of artists who never saw their fame

Many creative minds toiled in obscurity before their work shaped history. A novelist spent over a decade crafting a story that now fills classrooms worldwide. A painter spent years on canvases that collectors now pay fortunes to own. Neither lived long enough to witness how their art changed the wor

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