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Apr 01 2026HEALTH

Natural Alkaloids Offer Hope for Gout Relief

The fight against gout is growing more urgent as people eat faster and live busier, pushing the disease toward younger ages. Traditional medicines sometimes fail or cause side effects, so scientists are turning to nature’s own toolkit—alkaloids—to find safer solutions. These naturally occurring comp

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

A Tall Glass Tower in Miami for Trump’s Library

A new project is making waves in Miami—an AI-generated video showed a massive glass skyscraper planned for Donald Trump’s presidential library. The design includes a golden entrance, escalators, and even a giant American flag. The tower would also feature replicas of parts of the White House. But wh

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

Fuel Swaps and Energy Scrambles in Asia

Indonesia’s president flew to Tokyo amid a regional rush to find new fuel sources. The Middle East conflict has cut many supplies, and now countries are trading energy to keep their economies running. Jakarta is planning a deal that would bring more liquefied natural gas into Japan while sending liq

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Hospital Prices in Alabama: Are They Really Transparent?

Alabama hospitals face a growing push to show how much they charge patients. The federal government has set rules, but it is unclear if all hospitals follow them. Researchers examined 124 Alabama hospitals listed on the state’s health website. They removed psychiatric and VA centers, leaving 106 ho

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Mexico Calls Out U. S. ICE Conditions, Promises Legal Action

Mexico’s president says the country will file a brief supporting a lawsuit that targets how U. S. immigration centers treat detainees. She also plans to raise the issue with the Organization of American States, which works on human rights. The focus is on poor water and medical care reported b

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Mar 31 2026SCIENCE

Water‑Strider’s Fan Helps It Ride Fast Rivers

A small insect called the water‑strider has a special fan on its back. The fan is made of many thin, overlapping plates. Each plate has tiny branches that split again into thinner ones. The fan lets the insect push against fast water with less effort. Scientists studied how the fan moves

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Mar 31 2026WEATHER

Cortland Faces Tiny Floods: What You Need to Know

In Cortland County, a flood warning was issued late last night for Wednesday and Thursday. The alert says the Tioughnioga River will reach 8 feet, which is just enough to cause minor flooding. Because of this, a few lanes on Kellogg Road south of town may be closed and traffic could get stuck. The w

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Mar 31 2026CRIME

A Tale of Misused Funds: Two Activists Face Big Consequences

Monica Cannon‑Grant, a 44‑year‑old activist in Boston, was found to have taken more than $100, 000 from COVID relief and other donations meant for community help. She used the money to pay for her own trips, cars and meals instead of supporting those she promised. In January, a federal judge gave he

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Mar 31 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Amazon’s New Stargate Series Could Revive Space Adventure on TV

Amazon Prime Video is preparing a fresh take on the classic sci‑fi franchise Stargate. The new series, still in development, has no fixed release date but is expected to debut within the next few years. It isn’t just a nostalgic return; it aims to bring back the wide‑ranging, easily approachable spa

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Florida Company Wins Pennsylvania Tax Refund

A Florida‑based corporation recently secured a refund of corporate net income tax from Pennsylvania’s Board of Finance and Revenue. The company had paid taxes for the 2022 year, claiming that its business in Pennsylvania was minimal—just taking orders for physical goods. According to the law, if a c

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