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May 01 2026POLITICS

Science and Power: Who Should Really Run Research?

In 2026, dozens of top scientists received an unexpected message ending their roles on a key government board. The emails came without warning, saying their jobs were over immediately. Many had been picked for these positions years earlier. They were about to start work on a major report about Ameri

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May 01 2026CRIME

Selina Barfield's Vanishing: A Family's Long Wait for Answers

In 2003, North Charleston saw the sudden disappearance of Selina Barfield, a 32-year-old woman known locally as Nina. She left behind her nine-year-old daughter, Katie, and a trail of unanswered questions. Selina struggled with addiction and lived a life that many in her community deemed risky. Her

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May 01 2026HEALTH

Why India needs clearer rules for health supplements

India’s market for vitamin pills and herbal boosters is booming, growing at roughly 12–15 % every year since 2020. People here now spend about $8 to $10 billion on these products yearly, numbers that could double by 2027 thanks to stronger health habits, rising incomes, and online shopping. Yet thes

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Apr 30 2026LIFESTYLE

Healthy Shopping as a Lifestyle Trend

In Los Angeles, a new kind of grocery store has turned everyday shopping into a status symbol. The place is called Erewhon, and it offers more than just food. It sells special drinks, supplements, and even branded workout gear. People who visit say it feels like a boutique more than a supermarket.

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Volta Finance Faces Volatile March with Mixed Returns

In March, the investment firm Volta Finance reported a net loss of 2. 4 %. The decline was steeper than the average for U. S. high‑yield bonds, which fell 1. 2 %, and similar to Euro high‑yield bonds at 2. 7 %. A contrasting picture emerged in leveraged loan indices, where the U. S. market gained 0.

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

INVL Tech’s First‑Quarter Boost and Portfolio Growth

INVl Technology, a firm that backs IT businesses, saw its net worth rise to 65. 5 million euros by the end of March 2026, up about one percent from the previous year. Each share was worth roughly 5. 47 euros, a small increase from the end of 2025. The company invested 70. 82 million euros in mana

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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

C. H. Robinson Keeps Moving Forward While Workers Shrink

In the latest quarter, C. H. Robinson’s North American Surface Transport team saw its staff fall from 4, 970 to 4, 752 employees. The overall company workforce also dipped, dropping to 11, 705 from 12, 085 a quarter earlier. Revenue growth barely kept pace with rising transport costs, leaving the g

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

A Big Boost for DC’s Cycling Scene

Washington, DC is getting a major cycling upgrade. The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic just teamed up with the group that runs the famous Tour de France. That’s like getting the NFL to play in a new country or Formula One to race in the U. S. It’s a big deal for local sports. This race has been

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

Why some teens face higher risks and what can help

In many U. S. cities, violence isn’t just a headline—it’s a daily reality for young people. For Black teens, homicide ranks as the top cause of death, while for all teens, it’s the third. Behind these numbers are neighborhoods where poverty, weak schools, and few job options make life harder. Violen

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

Why Some Men Play a Bigger Role in Family Planning Decisions

In parts of India, many husbands now help decide how many children to have and whether to use birth control. A study from Uttar Pradesh asked 1, 258 married men about this involvement. The results show that 65 percent weigh in on family size while 56 percent support their wives’ contraceptive choice

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