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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 2026CRIME

Religious slurs at weekend park clashes spark police inquiries

Two separate weekend incidents at Chicago-area parks have led to police investigations after Jewish youth reported being targeted with anti-Semitic remarks. In Skokie's Lorel Park, a group of young girls claimed they were verbally abused about their religion while being pelted with wood chips and ha

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Apr 20 2026SCIENCE

What We Really Gain When We Edit Genes

Gene editing tools like CRISPR let us change DNA, which raises big questions about human nature. It’s no longer just about fixing diseases early—some see this as a chance to solve rare conditions before birth. But others worry we might end up picking traits for our kids, like choosing eye color or h

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Apr 20 2026POLITICS

What Trump’s Bible reading really means for America

The White House just announced that Donald Trump will read a Bible passage from the Oval Office this week, joining a public event called “America Reads The Bible. ” The chosen Scripture comes from 2 Chronicles 7:11-22, specifically verse 14, which says that if people turn away from their wrongdoings

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Apr 20 2026EDUCATION

Bad Bunny’s style and activism spark a unique college class

A new class at the University of New Mexico will use Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s fashion choices to explore deeper topics like gender, race, and politics. Instead of a traditional fashion history lesson, students will analyze how his bold wardrobe reflects cultural shifts. The course isn’t ju

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Apr 20 2026POLITICS

What Did Trump's Mom Really Think About His Political Career?

For years, a fake quote supposedly from Donald Trump’s mother has spread online. It claims she called him an "idiot with zero common sense" and hoped he’d never enter politics. The words were packaged as a newspaper clipping with a real photo of Trump and his mom—but no actual newspaper or magazine

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Apr 20 2026POLITICS

How Europe Can Shield Itself From Ballistic Threats

Ukraine has been pushing for Europe to develop its own defense system against ballistic weapons, a move that highlights gaps in the continent’s current protection. While Ukraine fights to protect its power grid from Russian missile strikes, many European defenses fall short of stopping these high-sp

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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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Apr 20 2026CRIME

What really happens when a community faces sudden violence?

A shooting in Kyiv left six dead and fourteen wounded, including a child who lost their parents. The attacker, who started firing in a quiet neighborhood, took hostages in a supermarket before police intervened. Witnesses described chaos—people running, children being grabbed mid-play, and fear spre

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

Better hitting and Woo’s arm keep Mariners hot in Texas

Seattle’s bats woke up just in time for Sunday’s doubleheader finale. Under clear skies and rising temperatures, the Mariners used timely power to crush Texas 5-2 and grab their second series victory of the year. Instead of folding against a tough southpaw, they delivered early and often, led by a p

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