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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

Pain Relief from Your Grocery Cart

Chronic pain affects many people every day. Doctors often give pills that only hide the symptoms and can cause new problems. A growing body of research shows that certain foods can calm the inflammation that fuels pain, sometimes matching the effect of common pain medicines without the side effects.

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Apr 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Former Assistant Sues Howard Stern Over Workplace Claims

Leslie Kuhn, who once worked as an executive assistant for Howard Stern and his wife Beth, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the famed radio host created a hostile work environment. According to Kuhn, Stern pressured her to move into their 20, 000‑square‑foot Southampton home, a demand she says was

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Trump Pushes for Record Defense Spend as Pentagon Eyes New High‑End Weapons

The U. S. administration is asking Congress for the biggest defense budget hike in 75 years, aiming to reshape the military’s industrial base and introduce cutting‑edge systems. The proposal includes a 44 % rise in the overall budget for fiscal year 2027, starting this October, and a 77 % jump in

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Apr 07 2026BUSINESS

Russian grain ship rescued after fire at sea

Early last week, a cargo ship loaded with wheat came under attack in the Sea of Azov. Ukrainian drones reportedly struck the vessel, setting it ablaze and causing it to sink partially. The event was caught on video, showing thick smoke rising from the stricken ship. Rescue crews later found it and t

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Apr 06 2026SCIENCE

X‑Rays Reveal Hidden Dance of Electrons

Scientists have found that electrons do not leave atoms as quickly as once thought. When a powerful X‑ray photon hits an atom, it can jolt an electron out in what is called the photoelectric effect. Using pulses that last only attoseconds—one quintillionth of a second—researchers watched the e

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Apr 06 2026SCIENCE

Tracking Carbon in Global Waters: What Controls Isotope Levels?

Scientists have mapped how carbon isotopes behave in lakes and rivers worldwide, revealing surprising patterns tied to location and climate. By analyzing thousands of water samples from nearly 2, 000 spots, they found that tropical waters tend to show heavier carbon signatures, while cooler regions

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Apr 05 2026SCIENCE

Blue Light, Fresh Ideas: A Plant‑Made Tool for Spotting Antibiotics and Fending Off Fake Goods

Hydrangea flowers are turned into tiny, glowing dots that shine blue under UV light. The dots contain nitrogen and emit bright light when exposed to 365‑nanometer radiation, but they fade quickly – within half an hour. This rapid loss of glow makes them useful as a “single‑use” security mark that ca

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Apr 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Turning MoS₂ into a better conductor with laser tricks

Two-dimensional materials like MoS₂ are getting attention for next-gen electronics because they’re thin, flexible, and can carry electricity in unusual ways. Normally, MoS₂ acts as a semiconductor, but it can switch to a metallic form—useful for making fast, low-power transistors. The challenge? Get

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

The Bottle Bill Debate: Who Bears the Cost?

Maine’s bottle bill has kept millions of bottles out of trash for decades. It also built a system where people can return empty containers and get money back. The program costs a lot. Every year the state must collect, sort and process about 850 million containers. That work costs more than $70 mil

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Apr 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

When Green Groups Go Too Far: Clash Over Antarctica's Tiny Sea Creatures

Deep in Antarctica’s icy waters, a quiet but fierce battle is playing out. The star of this show is krill, tiny shrimp-like animals that feed whales and store carbon—making them key players in ocean health. But they’re also big business. Factories turn krill into supplements, fish food, and other pr

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