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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

Hookah and Social Circles: Why Tobacco Sticks in Arab American Communities

Research shows tobacco use is more common among Arab Americans than some other groups, especially hookah smoking. Scientists wanted to find out why cultural habits and social groups play a big role in this trend. Instead of just looking at personal choices, they studied how family, friends, and comm

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

White House Easter event turns into Trump photo op with kids

The annual spring gathering at the White House lawn turned into an unexpected mix of holiday fun and political routine when a former president decided to swap policy talk for pen-and-paper time. Instead of staying in the background, he grabbed a seat in the middle of the chaos, where bouncing kids w

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Apr 07 2026ENVIRONMENT

China Steps Up Energy Push While Middle East Tensions Rise

China’s leader Xi Jinping wants the country to build a stronger energy system fast. The push comes as conflicts in the Middle East shake up global fuel supplies. China isn’t talking much about the war itself but wants to make sure its power stays steady no matter what happens abroad. Xi didn’t ment

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

A New Show Tries to Make U. S. Politics Less Confusing and More Real

Politics often feels like a game with just a few big players—like it’s all about who shouts the loudest. But a new video series is trying something different. Instead of focusing on one famous name, it zooms out to show how everyday choices, local problems, and hidden trends actually define America.

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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

Online health advice: when guesses beat facts

Many influencers now push quick-fix chemicals sold through short videos rather than proven medicines backed by mountains of research. One doctor reports seeing patients who trust glowing testimonials over decades of clinical trials. A common example is peptides—tiny proteins—hyped online as youth se

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Apr 07 2026ENVIRONMENT

New York's Energy Choices: Clean Power or Costly Delays?

Around the globe, countries are realizing the dangers of relying too much on oil. When the Strait of Hormuz—a key oil shipping route—gets disrupted, fuel prices jump fast. This isn’t just a short-term problem. Even places far from the conflict feel the pinch in their wallets. Yet, while many nations

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Apr 07 2026CELEBRITIES

Why Faith Fits Hard in Hollywood

Singing about belief used to be normal. Now it turns heads. Carrie Underwood grew up singing hymns every Sunday in Oklahoma, so God-talk feels natural to her. But she also knows Hollywood’s spotlight doesn’t reward quiet faith the way it rewards flashy personalities or trending sounds. When American

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Apr 07 2026EDUCATION

What’s Next for Medical Students Facing Rising Costs?

Medical school is expensive—way more expensive than most people realize. Tuition has climbed way faster than average earnings, leaving students with huge loans before they even start practicing. Policies keep changing, but they don’t always make things easier. Some new rules might help short-term, b

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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

How Plant Compounds Could Be the Secret to Better Health

Plants contain tiny molecules called saponins that do more than just add a bitter taste to foods like soybeans or ginseng. These compounds have caught scientists' attention because they can tweak a crucial cell signaling system called PI3K/Akt. This system acts like a control panel for how cells han

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Apr 07 2026SPORTS

A new baseball star in Chicago starts to find his way

Munetaka Murakami is fresh on the scene. After just one weekend in Chicago, the Japanese rookie has already made headlines. In his first eight games with the White Sox, he has blasted four home runs, a record for any Japanese-born player in that span. But the 24-year-old isn’t just focused on his ba

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