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Apr 24 2026BUSINESS

Yerba mate drinks: who really owns the flavors of tradition?

A young founder recently launched a yerba mate brand called Sollos, mixing the South American drink with tropical flavors like coconut and pineapple. The cans are bright and eye-catching, designed to stand out on shelves. But something feels off to many people. Sollos isn’t just another trendy drink

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Apr 24 2026HEALTH

Over 100 million vaccine doses given to kids since 2023

A big global push that started last year made sure more than 100 million vaccine shots reached young kids across 36 countries. The effort focused on children aged one to five who either missed vaccines or never got them before. By March, about 12 million kids who had zero shots before finally got pr

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Apr 24 2026LIFESTYLE

A fresh spot in Cahaba Heights mixes coffee with community

A new coffee shop is opening soon in Cahaba Heights, Alabama, aiming to be more than just a place for a quick caffeine fix. Instead of standard brews, this spot plans to bring a taste of Yemeni coffee culture to the neighborhood. The goal? To create a welcoming space where people can relax, chat, an

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Apr 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Gerard Butler’s old heist movie jumps to Netflix

Gerard Butler has played a lot of tough guys—kings, soldiers, heroes—but in one 2018 film he played someone just as tough, only on the wrong side of the law. In Den of Thieves he led a gang of ex-soldiers planning to rob a downtown Los Angeles bank. The story pits Butler’s crew against a detective t

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

From Critic to Backer: How Bitcoin Got a Key Role in US Security Plans

Admiral Samuel Paparo once warned about cryptocurrency’s risks, calling it a tool for illegal activities. But years later, he now sees Bitcoin’s technology as a strength for national security. During a Senate hearing in April 2026, he explained how INDOPACOM—a top US military command—uses a Bitcoin

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Apr 24 2026CELEBRITIES

Russell Brand speaks about past choices and current legal issues

Russell Brand, now 50, recently talked about a past relationship that raises eyebrows. He admitted to sleeping with a 16-year-old when he was 30, calling it a mistake. He said he was immature at the time and didn’t think much about the consequences. Back then, he was a rising star in comedy and had

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Apr 24 2026SPORTS

Savannah Bananas switch games due to weather changes

A popular baseball event featuring the Savannah Bananas is getting a quick date change because of rain in New York City. The game planned for Saturday night at Yankee Stadium has been moved up by one day, now set for Friday at 7:30 p. m. instead. The decision came after weather experts warned of sto

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Apr 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tesla’s Big Shift: Robots, Roads and a New Future

Tesla is moving its factories from luxury cars to robots, starting with a new Optimus plant in Fremont that will replace the Model S and X lines. The Texas Gigafactory is also being readied for a second‑generation Optimus that could make 10 million robots each year. The company says it is ready to b

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Health Dept Says Measles Vaccine Is a Must for Every Kid

The department led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that it recommends the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for all children. This statement was made during a lengthy Senate Finance Committee hearing where the Secretary faced tough questions from Democrats. Kennedy’s comment marks a clear

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Apr 23 2026SCIENCE

Freshwater Fish Secrets Unveiled by DNA Scanning Across Turkey

Scientists used a modern DNA trick called eDNA metabarcoding to map fish life in Turkey’s rivers. Instead of catching every fish, they filtered water from 29 spots spread over seven big river basins. The DNA that sloshes through the water was amplified and read by a high‑throughput machine, producin

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