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Apr 06 2026SCIENCE

Fragmented Shores Boost Antibiotic Threat in Crab Gut

Habitat fragmentation, the breaking up of continuous ecosystems into smaller pieces, can change how bacteria live inside animals. In tidal mudflats, a small crab species that is central to the food chain has become a useful eye on this process. Scientists examined how different landscape patterns af

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

Fresh grads face a tough job hunt and financial juggling

College graduates are stepping into a job market that feels more like a maze than a clear path. Experts warn that this group may hit the highest unemployment numbers seen in recent years, partly because new technologies are taking over many simple entry‑level roles. In the last quarter of 2025, the

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

US Airman Rescued in Iran as Tensions With Gulf Nations Rise

A U. S. airman, part of an F-15 crew shot down over Iran, was rescued by American special forces in a risky mountain operation. The pilot was already pulled to safety the day before, while the weapons officer survived with minor injuries. Meanwhile, Iran’s leadership warned the U. S. not to escalate

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Apr 06 2026WEATHER

Rainy Easter plans? Here's what to expect in the Midlands today

Columbia woke up to a mild Easter morning, but the skies will change by afternoon. While no heavy rain hits early, scattered showers might sneak in before noon—especially west of the city. The main concern rolls in later, when temperatures peak near 80°F. Forecasters expect a 60% chance of showers a

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Apr 05 2026SCIENCE

LL37 Helps Calm Newborn Lungs by Tuning Macrophages

Recent research shows that a small protein called LL37 can ease lung damage in newborns when inflammation is the culprit. Scientists have noticed that babies born too early often develop a lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or BPD. In these babies, the lungs are crowded with a type of

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Apr 05 2026CRIME

Psychiatrist’s Oxycodone Deal Leaves Family Griefful

The case came to light when a Manhattan court heard that a psychiatrist, Marianne Gillow, had supplied thousands of oxycodone pills to the staff of an ESPN producer in 2019. Gillow had been treating Maura Mandt, a well‑known executive who was not allowed to use opioids. She admitted that she illegal

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Vice‑President Role Back in Cameroon: What It Means

Cameroonian lawmakers have voted to bring back the vice‑president post after a long pause. The decision was made by both houses of parliament, where the ruling party held a strong majority. A vote of 200 to 18 shows that the change has wide support among those in power. The new rules say that if Pr

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Women’s unpaid chores put them at risk – what can be done?

The study looks at how the heavy load of unpaid care and household work pushes women toward illness, especially during COVID‑19. Researchers held four discussion forums in Uganda and Kenya with local people and government officials to hear how women experience this work, how it is talked about in po

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Apr 05 2026EDUCATION

Private schools vs public schools: what parents really care about

Parents who choose private schools often feel happier with their kids’ learning than those who stay in public schools. A study by 50Can shows about two‑thirds of private‑school parents report being “very satisfied, ” compared with 42 % of public‑school parents. Private‑school students also tend to s

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Apr 05 2026FINANCE

India's Oil Play: How Geopolitics Made Iran a Surprising Supplier Again

India just bought oil from Iran for the first time in years, and it didn't even have to jump through payment hoops. Normally, that wouldn't be news—countries trade oil all the time. But this deal stands out because it happened during a messy time in the Middle East, when key shipping routes got tang

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