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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Iowa Faces Another Round of Thunderstorms

A storm that hit Iowa on Tuesday left many people worried about what tomorrow could bring. The National Weather Service in Des Moines said that more severe weather is expected for most of the state on Wednesday. Storms will travel fast, about 45 miles per hour, from west to east. They can bring hail

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Trump Criticizes Pope Over Iran Violence

Donald Trump has once again targeted the Vatican’s leader, accusing him of ignorance about Iran’s recent crackdown on peaceful protesters. In a late‑night post on Truth Social, the former president highlighted that Iran has killed at least 42, 000 unarmed demonstrators in just two months and condemn

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Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sierra Steps Up: Overwatch Brings New Hero, Events and Spring Vibes

A fresh chapter in the Overwatch saga has begun with Season 2: Summit, a package that adds new challenges and visual flair to the game. The highlight is Sierra, a former security chief from Watchpoint: Grand Mesa who now fights the Talon organization. Her backstory links her to a soldier‑enhancement

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Quick Glow Mask: 10‑Minute Light Therapy for Everyday Skin

This new face mask looks more like a stylish pair of glasses than bulky tech gear, weighing only 110 grams so you barely notice it on your face. It eliminates the usual straps and wires, letting you use it while scrolling through emails or stretching without interruption. The mask uses light in t

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sony’s New 3‑D Capture System Is Coming This Summer

Sony has announced a fresh line of tools that will let anyone build detailed 3‑D models from real objects, starting next summer. The package includes a phone app that works with Sony’s Alpha cameras, a cloud‑based service for turning photos into high‑quality 3‑D graphics, and a rendering plug‑in tha

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Apr 15 2026HEALTH

Hospital Power Struggles During COVID

The story of Portugal’s public hospitals in the pandemic shows how fights over authority can hurt learning and response. When the crisis hit, managers, doctors, and politicians all wanted control. Their clashes created a patchwork of power that made it hard for hospitals to act together. Beca

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

School Bills Stir Debate: Chaplains vs. Parental Consent

Ohio lawmakers are pushing two new school rules that feel like opposite sides of the same coin. One bill would let public schools invite volunteer religious counselors to talk with students, while the other demands parents sign off before a minor can get any mental‑health care at all. Both proposals

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Small‑Biz Tax Storm: Philly’s New Burden

Philadelphia has pushed a new Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) onto small owners, even those with sales under $100, 000. The city will charge $1. 41 per thousand dollars in sales and $57. 10 per thousand in profits, a change that was previously exempt for many sole proprietors. About 75, 000

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Eye Care Hack: A Smart Tool to Spot Kids’ Near‑Sight Problems Early

A new project is building a computer program that can spot how quickly kids’ vision might worsen. The goal is to help parents and teachers catch myopia before it gets serious. The program uses artificial intelligence, which means the computer learns from many examples of eye measurements and life

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Apr 15 2026SCIENCE

Understanding the Brain One Neuron at a Time

Neuroscientists often compare the brain to a crowded stadium. A microphone placed in the center can pick up a general hum, but it tells you nothing about individual conversations. To get real insight, scientists must listen to each speaker separately. This idea guides the work of a researcher who st

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