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Apr 04 2026SCIENCE

A quiet scientist who changed how we see Earth

In the early 1900s, most scientists thought Earth’s center was all liquid. But a Danish thinker named Inge Lehmann changed that idea in 1936 after studying how earthquake waves moved through the planet. She noticed strange patterns that didn’t match the liquid-core theory. After careful work, she re

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Apr 04 2026RELIGION

Easter’s Love Challenge: More Than Just A Holiday

Easter arrives every year with a bold claim: love wins, no matter what the world says. In 2026, that claim feels just as surprising—and just as needed—as ever. The holiday marks a moment when a small group of scared, heartbroken people became so convinced by what they saw that they couldn’t stay qui

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

What’s really going on behind Trump’s latest moves?

The White House is changing up its team again, but this time the firings feel different. A top lawyer and a homeland security chief have both been let go recently, breaking from the usual slow turnover of Trump’s first term. Experts say this could mean the president is shifting his approach, even if

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Burkina Faso’s Military Leader Puts Elections on Hold Indefinitely

Burkina Faso’s military head, Ibrahim Traore, has made it clear that he sees no immediate future for elections in his country. Speaking to reporters last week, he bluntly stated that the idea of democracy isn’t practical right now, calling it something the nation "needs to forget about. " His reason

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Apr 03 2026SCIENCE

CHD4: The Switch That Controls Cancer’s Moves

CHD4 is a protein that helps rearrange DNA inside cells, making it easier or harder for genes to speak. It works as part of a larger team called NuRD, which uses energy from ATP to shuffle chromatin. When the cell faces damage, CHD4 steps in at the break sites to help rebuild and decide which

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Apr 03 2026RELIGION

Religiosity, Autism, and Schizotypal Traits: A New Look at Faith Shifts

The study explores how people with certain personality traits—autistic and positive schizotypal features—experience changes in their religious or spiritual lives. Researchers gathered participants from a variety of faith backgrounds to see if these traits influence major shifts in belief. Autistic

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Apr 03 2026SCIENCE

Controlling Catalyst Shape Boosts Chemical Reactions

Scientists found a clever way to fine-tune chemical reactions by adjusting the shape of special sponge-like materials. These materials, called metal-organic frameworks, are built from tiny building blocks that lock together like Lego pieces. By changing the overall structure while keeping the same c

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

A Mother’s Plea: The Man Still Held After 20 Years Without Trial

In a quiet corner of Pakistan back in 2007, a 40-year-old Afghan was taken by U. S. forces. No court ever found him guilty of anything, yet Mohammad Rahim now sits in Cuba’s Guantánamo Bay, marking his 20th year behind bars. His mother, Safora Yousufzai, now in her own later years, has written a ple

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Trump’s next attorney general faces tough odds

President Trump’s search for a permanent attorney general isn’t just about filling a seat—it’s about finding someone willing to ride out political storms. For now, Deputy AG Todd Blanche steps in temporarily, a move that avoids another Senate confirmation battle. But looking back, Trump’s past picks

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

Fast Urine Test Could Cut UTI Treatment Time

"The new urine test can decide the best antibiotic in under six hours, instead of waiting three days for lab results. The test uses a cartridge with tiny tubes filled with different medicines. A urine sample is added, and light sensors watch for bacterial growth over the next hours. If bacteri

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