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Mar 28 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Faith: Churches, Coins and Controversy

In Nashville, a couple named Todd and Janet Gatewood started a radio show that mixes religion with digital money. They see falling prices as a chance to buy more bitcoin. Some Christian leaders and entrepreneurs are pushing the idea that cryptocurrencies can help believers invest, worship or even fi

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Mar 28 2026SCIENCE

Real‑Time PCR: A 30‑Year Journey of Innovation

The invention of real‑time PCR transformed how scientists measure DNA. Three decades ago, researchers checked amplified samples only after the reaction finished, using gels and visual scans. That method was slow and gave shaky results, making it hard to run many tests at once. A special anniv

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Mar 28 2026CRIME

DeKalb Police Beat Down Violence: A Look at the Numbers

The city of DeKalb has seen a sharp drop in violent crime over the last five years, with incidents falling from 263 to just 109. This 59 percent decline shows that the police department’s efforts are making a real difference. The report, released by Police Chief David Byrd and Deputy Chief Jason Lev

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Mar 28 2026EDUCATION

Paper’s Unexpected Beginnings: More Than Just History Lessons

Long before paper took over classrooms and offices, it started as simple packing material. Ancient China’s early paper-making experiments had humble uses—wrapping fragile items or cushioning goods during transport. It wasn’t until later that people saw its potential for something bigger. But writin

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Former Diplomat Challenges Court Ruling Over Lumumba’s Death

A retired Belgian diplomat is fighting a court order that requires him to face trial for his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. At 93 years old, Etienne Davignon—once a junior diplomat and later a top EU official—has become the last surviving sus

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Life in a City of Hidden Numbers

The city was buzzing with trouble. People were scared because the streets were full of fights and broken windows. A woman named Anna lived in a building that had shops on the ground floor. She could not sleep, worried that thieves would break in. State leaders sent a huge army of National Guard sol

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Malaria’s Battle in Palestine: A New View

The British Army, after winning a war in 1918, warned that Palestine would be bleak because of malaria. Their win relied on a six‑month effort where thousands of mainly Egyptian workers destroyed places where mosquitoes bred. When that work stopped on 19 September 1918, the disease surged again and

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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

Women Scientists Lead the Fight Against Plant Stress

In recent years, farms around the world have faced harsher conditions: salty soils, long dry spells, and heat waves that hit more often. These challenges threaten the food we rely on, so scientists need to find crops that can survive such hardships. Women researchers have stepped up in this field, m

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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

Ethanol Nanobubbles: Tiny Gases, Big Surprises

Nanobubbles are minuscule gas pockets that can stay alive for a long time in water, thanks to their charged surfaces. Scientists have not looked much at how these bubbles behave in other liquids, like ethanol. In this study, researchers used two techniques: infrared absorption spectroscopy (IRAS) an

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Mar 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Steve Mosko Joins Radial Entertainment Board

Steve Mosko, a seasoned leader who once steered Sony Pictures’ global television division and led Village Roadshow Entertainment, has taken a seat on Radial Entertainment’s board. The move signals the company’s ambition to grow faster and tap new opportunities in a crowded market. Radial, backed by

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