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Apr 07 2026SCIENCE

Layered Double Hydroxides: Turning Sunlight into Fuel

The world faces an energy crisis and worsening climate, pushing scientists to find cleaner ways to power daily life. One promising route is photocatalysis, a process that uses sunlight to create chemical fuels. A group of materials called layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and their transformed forms—

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Apr 07 2026SPORTS

Rockingham’s New Star and a Legend’s Pride

The weekend at Rockingham Speedway was more than just a race; it felt like a celebration of the track’s legacy and its bright future. The event marked the return of NASCAR Cup Series fans to a historic 1. 017‑mile oval that had been absent from the top tier for years, sparking hope that the O’Reilly

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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

Women in Somaliland Learn About HIV: Where and Why It Matters

The study looks at how women aged 15‑49 in Somaliland know about HIV and AIDS. It uses data from a big national survey that collected information on more than 6, 000 women in 2020. Researchers checked who had heard of the disease and why some groups knew more than others. A key finding is that almo

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

City Fines Spark Lawsuit From Former Mayoral Candidate

A former mayoral contender in Portland is suing the city after a series of fines hit his campaign. The auditor’s office levied $2, 400 in October for allegedly using city money to boost a Wikipedia page. Later, after the November election, a $9, 000 penalty was imposed for not returning donations th

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Florida Law Lets Gov’t Label Groups as Terrorists and Expel Students

A new Florida law gives the governor, the state’s security chief and cabinet members the authority to name any organization they believe is extremist as a “terrorist group. ” Once an entity receives that label, the state can shut it down and cut its funding. The bill also says students will be

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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

Cheese Recall Sparks Debate Over Raw Dairy Safety

A California dairy has pulled its cheddar products after health officials tied them to a recent E. coli outbreak that sickened nine people across three states. The firm, RAW FARM LLC, agreed to the recall “under protest, ” insisting it was not responsible for the illnesses. The move comes after week

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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tesla’s Self‑Driving Claims Spark Debate on Safety and Lawsuits

Elon Musk recently posted on X that Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving system saves many lives, citing a video where a car avoided an accident in poor visibility. He acknowledged the technology is not perfect but said it could prevent 90 % of yearly auto deaths. Musk added that the remaining 10 % who still d

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Italy’s Minister Warns U. S. Is in Danger From Iran Conflict

The clash with Iran has made the United States look weak on the world stage, says Italy’s Defence Minister. He worries that fighting could grow into a nuclear war, echoing the horrors of World War II. Italy refused to let U. S. planes land at a Sicilian base on their way to the Middle East, showi

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

America’s Budgets: Military Spend vs Family Needs

The U. S. is facing a decision that could change the lives of many citizens. A new proposal would push defense spending beyond $1 trillion, a level not seen since the Cold War. The plan would require cutting money from programs that help families—health care, housing, schools and efforts to pr

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Apr 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Former Assistant Sues Howard Stern Over Workplace Claims

Leslie Kuhn, who once worked as an executive assistant for Howard Stern and his wife Beth, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the famed radio host created a hostile work environment. According to Kuhn, Stern pressured her to move into their 20, 000‑square‑foot Southampton home, a demand she says was

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