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Apr 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

War Tech and the Economy: A New Twist

The idea that new defense tech could reshape conflict like industry did in the first world war sounds scary. If this holds true, we might see huge losses similar to those caused by early 20th‑century machine guns. A military economist wonders how such a shift would affect the United States and th

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Pakistan pauses $1. 5B Sudan arms deal after Saudi pushback

Pakistan has halted a planned $1. 5 billion sale of weapons and fighter jets to Sudan, following a request from Saudi Arabia to end the agreement. The move comes after Riyadh refused to fund the purchase, according to two Pakistani security officials and a diplomatic source. Sudan has been in tur

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Apr 21 2026CRYPTO

Ark Invest Adjusts Bitcoin View and Tweaks Crypto Stocks

Ark’s chief, Cathie Wood, has lowered her long‑term price forecast for Bitcoin, even as the firm shuffles its crypto‑related holdings. The company sold portions of Circle and Bullish, which together make up less than 1 % of its portfolio. Instead of cashing out, Ark used the money to buy more

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Apr 21 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s Value Without a Big Buyer

Grok, an AI that talks about money, said that if a big company called Strategy didn’t keep buying Bitcoin, the price would drop by about $10, 000 to $20, 000. The company’s steady buying and the idea that big banks are getting into crypto give Bitcoin a push upward. When people ask about only

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Apr 21 2026OPINION

The slow rise of artists who never saw their fame

Many creative minds toiled in obscurity before their work shaped history. A novelist spent over a decade crafting a story that now fills classrooms worldwide. A painter spent years on canvases that collectors now pay fortunes to own. Neither lived long enough to witness how their art changed the wor

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Rethinking Surgery Risks: A Fresh Approach to Patient Safety

Every year, thousands of patients face unexpected problems after surgery that could have been avoided. Many of these issues aren't just painful—they can lead to longer hospital stays, higher costs, and even life-threatening situations. Current methods for tracking and reporting complications often m

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Apr 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google and Marvell Join Forces to Challenge Nvidia's AI Chip Dominance

Tech giants Google and Marvell are teaming up to develop new chips that could shake up the artificial intelligence market. Their collaboration focuses on a memory processing unit designed to work with Google's existing Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), which handle AI tasks. The goal? To speed up how

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Apr 21 2026LIFESTYLE

Local Stores Team Up to Fight Hunger with Peanut Butter

Every summer, millions of kids lose access to school meals. That reality pushes food banks to stock up on simple, filling foods that families can count on. Peanut butter fits this need perfectly—it’s cheap, lasts months without refrigeration, and packs plenty of protein. Add the fact that most child

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Nicotine gets a makeover as a wellness trend – but is it safe?

A growing group of social media personalities and wellness influencers are painting nicotine as a harmless, even beneficial, natural boost for the brain. Figures like Jillian Michaels and Tucker Carlson have suggested nicotine can sharpen focus, protect against diseases like Parkinson’s, and even en

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

What’s Holding Up Peru’s Election Results?

Peru’s presidential race is stuck in limbo after thousands of ballots got challenged right after voting ended on April 12. About 6% of polling places—covering over a million votes—had problems like missing signatures or messy tally sheets, forcing officials to double-check each one in public. This r

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