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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

When Lines Become Levers: The Modern Tale of District Design

In the United States, drawing lines on a map can decide who wins elections. This practice has been around for more than two hundred years. It began with a governor who signed a bill that made one party’s chances better than the other’s. The map looked oddly shaped, like a salamander, and people star

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google’s New AI Chips Split Tasks to Save Power

Google has rolled out its newest generation of special AI chips, called Tensor Processing Units or TPUs. These chips are now split into two types: one for training AI models and another for running them. The training chips, named TPU 8t, are designed to handle the heavy work of teaching an AI

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Apr 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Sleep Green: Easy Bedding Swaps for Earth Day

Switching your bedding can feel like a small step, but it adds up. First, consider ditching the usual microfiber sheets and polyester pillows. Those materials trap heat and can release tiny plastic particles into the air. Instead, choose sheets made from cotton or linen. They let your skin bre

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Mayor Mamdani’s Rise Signals a Shift in American Politics

A new mayor in New York City shows that many voters are turning away from the old Republican style. The leader, who works with the state governor to add a tax on luxury second homes and plans a city grocery store, has won big support. Polls say he enjoys about 48 % approval, almost as high as

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Ten Commandments Display Law Stands in Texas Schools

A federal appeals court has decided that a Texas law mandating the Ten Commandments be shown in public school classrooms remains valid. The ruling came from the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which sided with Senate Bill 10 after a lawsuit by families who said the law pushed religion

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Apr 22 2026BUSINESS

Young Bostonians on the Move: What It Means for the Region

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has released a new study that shows many young adults are planning to leave the area. The survey, which asked 600 residents between ages 20 and 30 across five counties, found that about a quarter of respondents expect to move away in the next five years. This f

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Political Candidates Face Ban Over Betting on Their Own Elections

Kalshi, a platform where people can bet on future events, has decided to stop three U. S. congressional hopefuls from using its site because they were trading on information about their own races. The company said it had recently added rules to keep politicians from betting on contests they are invo

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Japan’s Finance Minister Sets Up Talks With Banks About New AI Tool

The government is preparing to sit down with the nation’s biggest lenders this week. The aim: to talk about a cutting‑edge artificial intelligence system called Mythos, created by the U. S. company Anthropic PBC. This move comes after worries grew over how far this model can go in spotting security

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Apr 22 2026BUSINESS

New Zealand’s New Post‑Production Powerhouse Helps Global Filmmakers Finish Strong

The Wing is a fresh player in the film world, born from a partnership between Tavake Limited and Be Hope Films. Its mission is to give foreign producers working in New Zealand a smooth path from filming to financing. Instead of juggling separate post‑production companies and financiers, The Wing

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Apr 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Spring Fun in Kingston: Crafts, Music, and Local Adventures

Kingston’s spring is buzzing with new chances to explore, create, and enjoy. First up are the free repair clinics at Wild Bobbin, where residents can bring worn‑out clothes for quick fixes. The shop offers supplies and friendly help on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of each month, makin

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