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Apr 26 2026HEALTH

Super‑potent drug hits Bay Area

The city’s health office warns that a new, very strong synthetic opioid has appeared in counterfeit pills. The drug, called cychlorphine, is thought to be stronger than fentanyl and caused a fatal overdose earlier this month. Police said it first showed up in 2024 in Florida, then traveled to San Fr

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Apr 26 2026OPINION

Diversity Matters: Why New Mexico Needs Leaders Who Reflect Its People

The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce focuses on growing jobs and teaching skills, especially for Hispanic groups. They question the University of New Mexico’s recent list of five presidential candidates, pointing out that none match the state’s largest group. UNM is more than a school; it

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Chaos at the White House Dinner

The big dinner for reporters in Washington turned into a scary scene when a man ran toward the hotel’s security gate with a shotgun. He tried to get inside, but Secret Service agents shot him and stopped him before he could reach the ballroom. The event was happening in a large room at the Washingto

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Apr 26 2026FINANCE

Chip stocks take center stage as markets hit new heights

The stock market's recent upward climb appears heavily reliant on the semiconductor sector, with a handful of chipmakers driving growth. This week, companies like Texas Instruments, AMD, and Intel saw significant gains, pushing major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record intraday p

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Apr 26 2026SCIENCE

How microscopes and computers are teaming up to fight malaria

Malaria still claims hundreds of thousands of lives every year, mostly children under five. The parasite behind the disease, Plasmodium, hides inside red blood cells, sneaks past the immune system, and multiplies rapidly. Traditional vaccines struggle because this microscopic invader changes its out

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Apr 26 2026FINANCE

Tesla's Bold Bet on AI and Robots Sends Shares Down

Tesla just announced plans to spend over $25 billion this year—more than three times what it spent in 2025 and higher than its previous estimate of $20 billion. The market didn’t like the news. Shares dropped over 3% after the announcement, even though Tesla posted a strong $1. 44 billion profit in

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

When flashy cars meet real talk in the UFC

The topic of money and fame in the UFC world isn't just about winning fights. It's also about how fighters present themselves outside the cage. One fighter who often shares his lavish lifestyle online is Arman Tsarukyan. His posts about luxury cars and high-end living have drawn criticism from some

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

From Greenbacks to Gaza: A socialist candidate's sharp turn on wealth and war

Lindsey Boylan’s political journey reads like a switchblade folding back on itself. Once a Cuomo aide who accused her boss of harassment, she now stands beside Mayor Mamdani as a Democratic Socialist hoping to win a City Council seat in Greenwich Village. But two properties worth nearly ten million

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Tennessee’s New School Rules: Who Really Gets to Speak Freely?

Tennessee has a long record of pushing LGBTQ+ people to the sidelines. Back in 2018, a local prosecutor argued that domestic abuse laws shouldn’t apply to gay couples. Fast forward to 2023, and one city nearly made being gay illegal just by passing a local rule. That kind of history shows a pattern:

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Apr 26 2026HEALTH

New Insights on N-acetyl Cysteine and Pesticide Toxicity

Researchers recently examined how a common supplement might protect lungs from damage caused by a widely used pesticide. The study focused on alpha-cypermethrin, a chemical found in many insect sprays. When male rats were exposed to this pesticide, their lung tissue showed signs of stress and damage

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