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Apr 26 2026SCIENCE

Unexpected Brain Helpers Keep You Full

A new study shows that the signal telling us to stop eating is not just a simple brain message. Scientists used to think only neurons were involved in stopping appetite. They discovered that other brain cells play a key role. The research team found that special cells called tanycytes sense s

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Apr 26 2026CRYPTO

Potion Alpha Gets New Owners and Expands Beyond Memecoins

Potion Alpha, a large crypto trading group with more than 110, 000 people, has changed its leadership and ownership. Stratosphere now owns 70 % of the community, with extra money from MacnBTC and other investors. The founder, Gabriele Leyva, will keep running the group. The community used to focus

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Apr 26 2026FINANCE

European Banks Bring Crypto Into Everyday Banking

European banks are stepping into the crypto world, but they’re doing it in a way that keeps customers inside familiar systems. The first big move happened in Belgium when KBC, the country’s largest bank‑insurance group, let people trade Bitcoin and Ether on its own platform, Bolero. The key is that

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Apr 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

China Builds Its Own Space‑Fabricating Robot

Chinese engineers have announced progress on a robotic system that could assemble large space structures in orbit, echoing NASA’s long‑abandoned “SpiderFab” idea. The concept is simple: a robot would spin and weave materials like carbon‑fiber into huge antennas or solar panels directly in microgravi

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Apr 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Sturgeon Poaching in the Caspian Sea: A Hidden Battle

In the waters off Dagestan, a silent crisis is unfolding. Local fishermen have turned to sneaky tactics to catch sturgeons, a species already pushed toward the brink. Researchers set out to uncover why these illegal hunts keep growing even as government rules tighten. They spoke with 53 fishe

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

Connections Sports Puzzle: How to Crack It

A new puzzle called Connections Sports Edition has appeared online. It is not part of the New York Times Games app, but it can be played for free on The Athletic website. The puzzle gives four groups of words that share a theme. Each group is labelled with a colour: yellow, green, blue and

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Apr 26 2026WEATHER

Sunny Saturday, Warm Sunday: A Quick Look at April’s Last Weekend

The last weekend of April offers a clear window for outdoor work. A light high‑pressure system keeps rain rare on Saturday, though clouds grow as the day goes on. Temperatures rise into the low to mid‑60s, a return to typical late‑April warmth after recent heat. A few brief showers might appear, but

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Apr 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Catch the High‑Stakes Drama of “The Cage”

A new five‑part thriller lands on BBC One every Sunday at 9 p. m. BST, but all episodes stream instantly on BBC iPlayer for viewers in the UK. Outside Britain, fans can still catch the show by unlocking the service with a VPN that routes traffic through a UK server. NordVPN is highlighted as a relia

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Apr 26 2026FINANCE

Smart Picks or Just Hot Air? What Analysts Really Think About These Tech Giants

Tech stocks are getting a lot of attention lately, with three major companies—Lam Research, ServiceNow, and Apple—drawing bullish reviews from financial experts. Lam Research, a key player in semiconductor manufacturing, saw its stock climb to $267. 78 last Friday. Analysts aren’t just hopeful; they

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Apr 26 2026FINANCE

How UK crypto rules are shaping (and shrinking) the peer-to-peer dream

UK authorities just raided eight London homes linked to people suspected of running informal crypto cash exchanges. No criminal charges have been filed yet, but the message is clear: trading crypto for profit without following financial rules is no longer a gray area. The Financial Conduct Authority

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