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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

How mom’s high-fat diet might shape a baby’s brain

A high-fat, low-carb diet called keto has been around for decades. Doctors first used it to help control seizures in people with epilepsy. Now it’s everywhere—people eat it for weight loss or energy, not just for health problems. But what happens when pregnant women try this diet? That part is still

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Apr 25 2026SCIENCE

NASA’s new flying lab: a 777 turned into the ultimate Earth detective

NASA just got a hand-me-down plane that used to fly thousands of passengers around the world. But this isn’t any ordinary jet—it’s now the biggest flying science lab in the agency’s fleet. After a year of heavy-duty upgrades in Texas, the former Japan Airlines Boeing 777 landed at NASA’s Langley Res

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Apr 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How Disney does live shows: the making of Bluey’s Best Day Ever

The team behind the new Disneyland show “Bluey’s Best Day Ever” recently shared how they built the script piece by piece. Instead of locking everything down at once, they ran trial sessions where actors and writers tried out lines and scenes. For the unicorn character Unicorse, they held mini-worksh

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Apr 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How a giant glowing ball became Vegas’ new cash cow

Las Vegas just got a new favorite magnet — a giant, glowing orb that’s turning heads and filling wallets. Built for $2. 3 billion, the Sphere isn’t just another building; it’s a high-tech playground with a screen so big it wraps around you and speakers so powerful they shake your chest. And it’s pri

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

From Soccer in Nigeria to NFL Draft Pick: Max Iheanachor's Unusual Football Journey

Max Iheanachor never expected to become an NFL player when he moved from Nigeria to the U. S. as a teenager. At 13, he only knew soccer—the global game he grew up with. His parents had relocated for better opportunities, and like many immigrant families, they dreamed of their kids pursuing stable ca

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Apr 25 2026RELIGION

Music and Faith Collide in Baton Rouge This Weekend

This Sunday at 3 p. m. , a free concert at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will bring together musicians from different faiths to celebrate unity. The annual Sounds of CommUNITY event, now in its third decade, started in 1991 as a way to bridge gaps between religious groups through music. Instead o

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

What really happened when Cincinnati let go of its police chief

Cincinnati made headlines recently by removing its police chief after 35 years of service, but the way it happened raises tough questions. Instead of following normal procedures, the city spent months on an investigation that produced zero evidence, then paid another firm $50, 000 to essentially reh

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Why one neighbor wants to fix local issues in St. Joseph County

Ten years ago, Ranjan Rohatgi and his wife picked St. Joseph County for its quiet neighborhoods and good schools. They built a life there—careers, friendships, and two daughters who now play at nearby libraries and parks. Yet Rohatgi never planned to run for office until he joined a state redistrict

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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

Why Big Sales Don't Always Mean Big Profits

Business owners often cheer when they see sales numbers climbing. High revenue feels like success, but it’s just the first half of the story. The real test comes when you subtract the hidden costs of running the company. Without tracking the difference between gross and net revenue, a business can g

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

Who Really Wears Out America’s Trust on the World Stage?

When Donald Trump steps away from office, many assume America’s global reputation will automatically reset. Reality tells a different story. Years of political division have left deeper scars than recent headlines suggest—Trump didn’t invent polarization, but his presidency certainly turned up the v

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