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Apr 26 2026SCIENCE

How microscopes and computers are teaming up to fight malaria

Malaria still claims hundreds of thousands of lives every year, mostly children under five. The parasite behind the disease, Plasmodium, hides inside red blood cells, sneaks past the immune system, and multiplies rapidly. Traditional vaccines struggle because this microscopic invader changes its out

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Apr 26 2026FINANCE

Who needs high-risk stocks when these ETFs pay you now?

Most stocks don’t pay much anymore. The S&P 500’s average dividend now sits at 1. 1%, far below the 2%+ levels seen just a few years back. High stock prices are partly to blame, but that doesn’t help anyone trying to live off their investments. The bright side? There are exchange-traded funds design

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

When flashy cars meet real talk in the UFC

The topic of money and fame in the UFC world isn't just about winning fights. It's also about how fighters present themselves outside the cage. One fighter who often shares his lavish lifestyle online is Arman Tsarukyan. His posts about luxury cars and high-end living have drawn criticism from some

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

From Greenbacks to Gaza: A socialist candidate's sharp turn on wealth and war

Lindsey Boylan’s political journey reads like a switchblade folding back on itself. Once a Cuomo aide who accused her boss of harassment, she now stands beside Mayor Mamdani as a Democratic Socialist hoping to win a City Council seat in Greenwich Village. But two properties worth nearly ten million

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Tennessee’s New School Rules: Who Really Gets to Speak Freely?

Tennessee has a long record of pushing LGBTQ+ people to the sidelines. Back in 2018, a local prosecutor argued that domestic abuse laws shouldn’t apply to gay couples. Fast forward to 2023, and one city nearly made being gay illegal just by passing a local rule. That kind of history shows a pattern:

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Apr 26 2026BUSINESS

Virginia’s Ports Need Smoother Tracks to Stay Ahead

Last year Virginia’s port saw its first big drop in cargo traffic in decades. A sudden wave of new taxes on imports shook up global trade and slowed business. But a court decision in early spring put limits on the president’s power to impose such taxes without oversight. Even with that win, Virginia

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Apr 26 2026HEALTH

New Insights on N-acetyl Cysteine and Pesticide Toxicity

Researchers recently examined how a common supplement might protect lungs from damage caused by a widely used pesticide. The study focused on alpha-cypermethrin, a chemical found in many insect sprays. When male rats were exposed to this pesticide, their lung tissue showed signs of stress and damage

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Apr 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Fish struggle when plastic bits and pesticides team up

Scientists tested what happens when tiny plastic fibers and a common insect killer show up together in the water where young tilapia live. Over six weeks, fish exposed to both pollutants grew less and ate food less efficiently than fish exposed to just one or none at all. Their guts showed damage to

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Apr 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Georgia’s Wildfire Crisis: Small Sparks, Huge Losses

The Southeast is burning—not with the dramatic wildfires of the West, but with a slow, relentless spread of flames fueled by extreme drought. Georgia now holds the grim record for the worst property damage from a single fire event in its history, with over 120 homes and buildings destroyed. Two mass

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Why Italian Dads Are Taking Over Childcare Online

In Milan suburbs, Diego Di Franco stands out—not because he’s a father, but because he posts daily updates about parenting online. While Italy’s parliament rejected a bill to match maternity and paternity leave in February, fathers like him are quietly reshaping fatherhood norms through social media

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