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Apr 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Crypto, Memes and Tech Fails: A Quick Take

The world of digital money is being told that a hidden factor—men feeling alone—is pushing its growth. Social media has turned jokes about war into a new form of entertainment, and experts say the humor masks deeper issues. Scientists have proposed that the mysterious dark matter in space migh

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

The A-10 Warthog’s Future: Why the U. S. Air Force Can’t Let Go Just Yet

The U. S. Air Force has decided to keep the A-10 Warthog flying until at least 2030, delaying its planned retirement. The plane, nicknamed for its tough, pig-like appearance, first took off in 1976 and has become a controversial figure in military discussions. While some argue it’s outdated and too

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Gas prices: Why official predictions keep changing

Officials keep giving different answers about when gas prices might drop. First they said weeks, then months, then maybe never before the election. Energy Secretary Chris Wright started with a confident \"weeks\" timeline in early March. By April, he called summer a \"very aggressive\" guess. Just d

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Apr 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

Iowa’s woodlands need better protection, not extra costs

Iowa once had twice as much forest as it does today. Back in 1906, lawmakers created the Forest Reserve Program to stop landowners from clearing poor soil land. The idea was simple: leave trees standing to prevent erosion, protect clean water, and support wildlife. Instead of paying taxes on low-val

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Apr 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Traffic Lights: How Cities Cut Delays and Pollution

Traffic lights used to be simple. Back in the 1860s they were just mechanical arms that changed manually. By the 1910s they became electric, and by the 1920s they turned red, yellow, and green. Today there are about 300, 000 of them in the U. S. alone. Their main job is safety—keeping cars, bikes, a

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

A Kansas Player Shines as Portsmouth Invitational Tournament Wraps Up

The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament wrapped up with a thrilling finish as Melvin Council Jr. of Kansas took home the MVP award after leading his team, Portsmouth Sports Club, to victory. The game ended 93-86 against Mike Duman, Inc. , with Council putting up strong numbers: 24 points, 8 rebounds,

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Apr 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Gaming choices: why PCs last longer than consoles

Gamers often pick between two paths: one that locks them into yearly upgrades or another that grows with them. Console players find themselves trapped in a loop where new games demand the latest machine, forcing them to replace entire systems just to stay current. PC gamers avoid this trap by upgrad

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Apr 20 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities and scientists rub shoulders at the top science awards

A-list actors and musicians showed up in force at a glitzy California event last weekend, but it wasn’t for a movie or music award. Instead, they gathered to celebrate breakthroughs in science and research at a ceremony sometimes called the science Oscars. The red carpet at Barker Hangar in Santa M

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Apr 20 2026CRIME

Anthony Griffin's tragic end: Rap, religion, and a life on the edge

Anthony Griffin, better known in New York's battle rap scene as Fox 5, wasn't always the troubled figure who ended up swinging a machete through Grand Central Terminal. Born in the Bronx, Griffin grew up in the shadow of a changing city and a music scene that loved and discarded artists quickly. By

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Apr 20 2026POLITICS

Building Bridges: How Colleges Are Teaching Students to Talk Across Divides

Across the country, schools are trying something new—not to change politics, but to change how people talk about it. At Rutgers, a project called the "democracy wall" doesn’t push students to pick sides. Instead, it asks them to wish for the nation’s future, and many do the same thing: want unity ov

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