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Apr 15 2026CRYPTO

Crypto firms chase AI guard‑dog that may backfire

A handful of crypto platforms are reaching out to a new AI model called Claude Mythos, hoping it can help them spot hidden security holes. The tool is still in a limited release because its creators worry it could be used to find and exploit weaknesses on a massive scale. Crypto exchanges such as

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

X Moves Toward Crypto: New Product Hints Spark Talk

Nikita Bier, the product lead at X, posted a short message that suggested the platform might soon offer a crypto‑related feature. The comment came just before X’s planned launch of X Money, a digital wallet and payments service that Elon Musk has promoted as part of his vision to turn X into a full‑

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Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Season 13 Brings Fresh Heroes, Keywords and a Burning Quest

The latest chapter of the popular card game starts today, bringing fresh twists to its auto‑battle mode. Season 13 introduces two brand‑new abilities that change how players build their decks. The first, “Fodder, ” appears on demon cards; when a player’s demons refresh, they will grab any Fodder

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Apr 15 2026SPORTS

Fielder’s Frustration: A Fan, a Gesture and Mental‑Health Talk

Jarren Duran, an outfielder for the Red Sox, was on Target Field in Minneapolis when a fan made a cruel remark about his mental health. The comment came during the fifth inning of a 6‑0 loss to the Twins. Duran, who had just grounded out and was heading back from first base, flashed an obscene gestu

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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Storms That Push Through: Why the Sky Turned Wild

Last night’s storms rolled in faster than usual because three separate systems formed in Kansas and gathered strength in ideal conditions. These storms didn’t stay quiet—they grew strong enough to break through something called “the cap, ” a warm layer of air that usually holds storms back like a li

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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 2026ENVIRONMENT

Jet fuel spill at Maryland air base raises concerns over environmental safety

A major fuel leak at a military base in Maryland has triggered a cleanup and investigation, raising questions about how well such facilities protect the environment. Over 32, 000 gallons of jet fuel spilled between January and March from a refueling system that was later shut down. A cleanup crew is

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Apr 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Building safer materials from volcanic ash

Scientists found that ash from Spain’s 2021 Tajogaite volcano could help make greener building materials. They mixed it with strong alkaline solutions and tested how it behaves in water. The tests showed some metals like molybdenum (Mo) leak out more than allowed for safe landfills. Other experimen

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

King Charles's US Visit: A Diplomatic Balancing Act

When King Charles lands in the US later this month, his four-day trip will mark 250 years since America declared independence from Britain. Yet this visit isn’t just about history. It’s happening at a time when the UK and US are struggling to agree on major issues, putting pressure on old alliances.

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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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