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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Science Claims Under New Label: A Closer Look

A recent executive order announced a push for what the administration calls “Gold Standard Science. ” The phrase sounds strong, but it may simply be a marketing term that hides how science is used in policy. The order asks agencies like NASA and the Department of Energy to report on how they meet th

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Apr 15 2026HEALTH

Long‑Acting Medicines: A New Road for Moms and Kids

A recent meeting gathered doctors, researchers, patient groups, regulators and pharma to talk about medicines that stay in the body for weeks or months. The main goal was to make sure pregnant women, nursing mothers and children can safely use these new drugs. Three questions guided the talks:

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Religion in the Workplace: A New Trend

The past year has seen a sharp rise in religious messaging within federal agencies. A notable example began on Easter when the USDA secretary sent a holiday email that praised Christian scripture as the “greatest story ever told. ” One employee described the tone as “grotesque, ” noting it felt more

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Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

Best Places to Work From Home in 2025

Utah tops the list for remote work, thanks to cheap power and low‑cost internet. Its huge homes—average 2, 459 square feet—make home offices comfortable. Massachusetts leads in broadband coverage; nearly every household has internet, yet it ranks 30th for work environment. Washington scores hi

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Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

Citigroup’s Q1 Preview: What Wall Street Is Watching

Citigroup will reveal its first‑quarter earnings before the market opens on Tuesday. Wall Street’s expectations are clear: about $2. 65 per share in earnings and roughly $23. 55 billion in revenue, according to LSEG data. The bank’s net interest income is projected at $15. 5 billion, while its tradi

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Old State House Museum Sees Big Leadership Shakeup

The director of the Old State House Museum, Daniel Cockrell, was let go early this week. He says he was told the museum was “going in a different direction” and that paperwork needed his signature. When he asked if he would be moved to another role, the answer was clear: no, you’re being terminated.

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Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

Naphtha Shortages Hit Japan’s Factory Floor

Japanese firms that rely on naphtha, a key oil by‑product used in adhesives and paints, are cutting orders or lowering production after delivery delays and price hikes. The trouble began last week when more than a dozen companies, including Toto and Asahi Kasei, warned that their supplies were unrel

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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Flood Watch Keeps Dearborn Heights on Edge

Dearborn Heights officials are keeping a close eye on the weather overnight as a flood watch stays in place across Southeast Michigan until Thursday night. The city is using updates from the National Weather Service while its mayor’s office and communications team stay ready. Residents were already

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Apr 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Neighbors debate granite mining plan near Columbia

A mining company wants to blast a new granite quarry just six miles from Columbia’s downtown, but locals aren’t welcoming the idea. Heidelberg Materials has asked for permits to dig up 242 acres near Monticello Road, close to colleges and neighborhoods like Haskell Heights. The plan promises to rest

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

When Tech Fear Turns Physical: What Recent Attacks Really Mean for AI

A 20-year-old recently tried to set fire to a top AI executive’s home, leaving behind writings about his terror that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity. Days later, the same house faced another strange incident. Elsewhere, a local politician received gunfire at his door along with a cle

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