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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

A Scientist and His Shifting Legacy

Hans Lauber was a respected eye doctor from Switzerland who spent most of his career in Austria and Poland. He wrote many books and papers on eye diseases and even invented his own medical tools. For a while, he was a well-known figure in eye science. But his reputation changed after World War II.

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

Swiss stamps from the 1800s: what their colors reveal

Swiss postage stamps from 1850 to 1908 weren’t just about postage. They were tiny canvases showing off the best pigments and dyes of the time. For the first time, researchers closely examined 98 of these stamps using advanced tools like Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Instead of

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Big Spending on War Machines: Where the Money Goes

The government just asked for $1. 5 trillion to fund the nation’s defense for the coming year—that’s the biggest jump in spending since World War II. While health care, schools, and roads often need cash, this plan puts billions toward ships, jets, and a high-tech missile shield called Golden Dome.

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Apr 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Big Studio Changes Hands in Hollywood

Netflix is close to adding a historic movie lot to its empire. The Radford Studio Center, a 55-acre land in Los Angeles, might soon belong to the streaming service. This place isn’t just any studio—it’s where many famous TV shows were made over the years. Think of classics like “Leave It to Beaver”

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Apr 21 2026EDUCATION

New Vision for Stockton’s Education School

The upcoming leadership change at Stockton School of Education signals a fresh direction for the institution. A seasoned educator, Ms. Fuentes will take on the role of dean, bringing years of teaching and administrative experience to the campus. Her appointment follows a search that highlighte

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Pakistan pauses $1. 5B Sudan arms deal after Saudi pushback

Pakistan has halted a planned $1. 5 billion sale of weapons and fighter jets to Sudan, following a request from Saudi Arabia to end the agreement. The move comes after Riyadh refused to fund the purchase, according to two Pakistani security officials and a diplomatic source. Sudan has been in tur

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Birth Records in Kenya: What the Numbers Reveal

Kenya has made headway in keeping track of births, but the pace has slowed lately. A recent review looked at data from 2014 and 2022 to see how many children under three have official records. The study focused on national patterns and how things changed across different regions. The research found

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Apr 21 2026OPINION

The slow rise of artists who never saw their fame

Many creative minds toiled in obscurity before their work shaped history. A novelist spent over a decade crafting a story that now fills classrooms worldwide. A painter spent years on canvases that collectors now pay fortunes to own. Neither lived long enough to witness how their art changed the wor

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Apr 21 2026BUSINESS

Reviving an Old College: What a Texas Developer Plans for a Historic Alabama Site

An empty college campus in Alabama is getting a second chance thanks to a logistics company from Texas. The spot used to be home to Judson College, which shut down in 2021 after years of shrinking student numbers and financial struggles. Now, a project called Atlas Complex wants to turn the 150-acre

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Gas prices: Why official predictions keep changing

Officials keep giving different answers about when gas prices might drop. First they said weeks, then months, then maybe never before the election. Energy Secretary Chris Wright started with a confident \"weeks\" timeline in early March. By April, he called summer a \"very aggressive\" guess. Just d

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