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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Japan Lets Itself Sell More Weapons Worldwide

Japan has changed its rules about selling weapons, a move that could change the country’s role in global arms trade. The new policy removes limits on many types of equipment, such as warships and missiles. This shift signals a break from the strict pacifist stance that has guided Japan after W

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Apr 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

David Duchovny Moves From Sci‑Fi to Real‑World Mysteries

David Duchovny, once known for his role in a top science‑fiction series, has turned away from the genre he never truly loved. He admits that his early interest in shows like the original “Star Trek” was a one‑off and that he now prefers stories grounded in fact. Duchovny earned degrees in English li

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Parking Prices Rise in Dallas’ Deep Ellum Area

The city of Dallas is changing how much people pay to leave their cars in the Deep Ellum district. Starting on May 8, a meter that once charged just ten cents will now cost at least one dollar each hour. The move comes after the Dallas City Council approved new parking rates for the entire city this

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Cancer in Keyport: A Neighborhood’s Growing Concern

A local man began tracking cancer cases on his old street, noticing a disturbing pattern. He marked each affected home with an X and eventually mapped 28 cases on First Street alone, plus another 41 across the town. The numbers sparked alarm among residents and health experts who said the rate se

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Apr 21 2026FINANCE

AFG Shares Eye Strong Growth, Analysts Stay Positive

Macquarie keeps a “Buy” stance on Australian Finance Group Ltd. , setting a target price at A$3. 05, while other market voices suggest a modest “Buy” consensus with an average target of A$2. 71. The company’s latest quarter, ending 31 December, delivered a revenue lift to A$726. 2 million from A$

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Apr 21 2026OPINION

Build Climate Plans Now, Not Later

In recent years the United States has slowed global efforts to fight climate change. A new administration has made it harder for clean‑energy projects to get funding, giving fossil‑fuel companies more power and allowing governments and businesses to back away from earlier climate promises. Even coun

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Apr 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Making AI Moral: Why a Robot Can’t Pray

Anthropic, the maker of the Claude chatbot, says it wants its AI to act “good, wise and virtuous. ” The company has even teamed up with Catholic leaders to try to teach Claude values. Yet, a machine that never touches a body can’t experience the parts of religion that actually shape morals. Re

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Big Pharma Makes a Bold $7 Billion Bet on a New Cancer Treatment

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly just dropped $3. 25 billion upfront on a startup called Kelonia Therapeutics, with the potential to pay $7 billion total if everything goes right. The big idea? A treatment that turns your own immune cells into cancer fighters without the usual lab work. Instead of yan

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Apr 21 2026FINANCE

Understanding Micron’s Stock After a Big Drop

Micron’s stock took a sharp tumble recently, leaving investors scratching their heads. The company, a major player in computer memory chips, has seen its value swing wildly before. But this time, some analysts warn the bounce-back might not happen—at least not quickly. The phrase "dead cats don’t bo

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

New Cancer Research Highlights, Treatments, and Healthcare Gaps

At the latest cancer research conference, experts shared updates on three major topics: a cutting-edge treatment from China now owned by Merck, a bold experiment with CAR-T therapy, and the uneven access to cancer care across the U. S. The event also offered ways for people to join in, including a l

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