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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Budget Hang‑Up: Three Big Questions Keep New York’s Money Plan on Hold

The state of New York faces another year of budget delays, a pattern that began when Governor Kathy Hochul assumed office in 2021. The annual deadline of April 1 has yet to be met, and lawmakers seem more concerned with policy disputes than with the numbers themselves. Senator Andrea Stewart‑Cousin

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Apr 01 2026SCIENCE

Moon‑bound Mission: A 10‑Day Journey Around the Moon

The Artemis 2 flight will carry four astronauts on a ten‑day voyage that circles the Moon, marking the first human flyby since 1972. They travel in NASA’s Orion capsule, which will perform a series of tests and observations while the crew stays mostly inside the ship. Launch day is all about speed.

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

A Tall Glass Tower in Miami for Trump’s Library

A new project is making waves in Miami—an AI-generated video showed a massive glass skyscraper planned for Donald Trump’s presidential library. The design includes a golden entrance, escalators, and even a giant American flag. The tower would also feature replicas of parts of the White House. But wh

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Apr 01 2026LIFESTYLE

Picking the right food for your new puppy

Raising a puppy involves more than just cuddles and playtime—it means making smart choices about nutrition. Puppies need food packed with nutrients to help their muscles grow strong and their bones develop properly. But with so many brands and types of food available, how do you know which one is be

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Apr 01 2026SCIENCE

Learning from Chernobyl’s radiation-loving fungus

In the ruins of a nuclear reactor in Chernobyl, something strange is growing. A dark, almost black fungus called Cladosporium sphaerospermum has taken over the walls of the abandoned Unit 4 building. This isn’t just any fungus—it thrives where radiation levels would be deadly to humans. Scientists h

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Why Are Celebrities Pushing to Close Kids' Immigration Lockups?

A group of big names in Hollywood, along with doctors and policy experts, just signed a letter demanding an end to a Texas facility where kids are held in immigration detention. The Dilley center, run far from cities, has faced criticism for how it treats children and families. The letter says no yo

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

Helping Small Businesses Grow: JPMorgan’s New Plan

JPMorgan Chase has rolled out a new program aimed at boosting small businesses across the United States. The initiative focuses on giving these companies more money, better advice, and extra services to help them expand. The bank’s chief of business banking says it wants to lift the number of small

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

UK regulator launches probe into Microsoft’s business software

The UK competition watchdog has opened a new investigation into how Microsoft sells its office tools to companies. The probe, called an SMS investigation, will look at how the firm licenses software like Windows, Word, Excel and Teams. More than half a million UK firms and government bodies re

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Mar 31 2026CELEBRITIES

Stars Unite to Shut Down Texas Detention Center

A group of well‑known actors, musicians, and public figures has joined forces to demand that a Texas detention center for families be shut down immediately. The facility, operated by CoreCivic and run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been criticized for keeping children in condition

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Mar 31 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Celebrate March 31st Birthdays

March 31 brings a mix of seasoned actors, rising directors, and iconic musicians into the spotlight. Christopher Walken turns 83, having recently joined the cast of “Severance. ” Meanwhile, Rhea Perlman celebrates 78 years, with a middle name that many fans might not know. Ewan McGregor marks 55, an

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