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Apr 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google’s Chip Strategy: Why Marvell Could Be the New Key Player

Big tech companies are always hunting for better ways to run AI, and now Google seems to be placing a bet on Marvell Technology. Instead of sticking with Broadcom for its AI chips, Google is exploring new designs that could handle real-time tasks more efficiently. The idea? Two custom chips working

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Apr 20 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities and scientists rub shoulders at the top science awards

A-list actors and musicians showed up in force at a glitzy California event last weekend, but it wasn’t for a movie or music award. Instead, they gathered to celebrate breakthroughs in science and research at a ceremony sometimes called the science Oscars. The red carpet at Barker Hangar in Santa M

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

How Boston Marathon keeps growing without breaking its own records

The Boston Marathon started in 1897 with just 15 runners, inspired by an ancient Greek legend. A messenger named Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to announce victory, then died. Organizers today want no such dramatic endings—just smooth races for 30, 000 runners. But the event has outgrown i

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Apr 20 2026SCIENCE

What’s in a name? Crayfish, crawfish, or mudbug—and why it matters

Crayfish go by many names across the U. S. , and the labels say a lot about how humans interact with them. Scientists tend to use “crayfish” when studying these crustaceans. Fishermen switch to “crawdad” when using them as bait. But if they’re on a dinner plate, most people call them “crawfish, ” es

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

Baseball drama: how one player’s hits kept a team’s season running

The Lake Charles College Prep baseball team faced a make-or-break moment last weekend against Kenner Discovery Health Science. Losing the first game Friday left them one loss away from elimination. But Saturday’s doubleheader turned into a rollercoaster that no one predicted. In the second game, wi

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Apr 20 2026CRIME

Anthony Griffin's tragic end: Rap, religion, and a life on the edge

Anthony Griffin, better known in New York's battle rap scene as Fox 5, wasn't always the troubled figure who ended up swinging a machete through Grand Central Terminal. Born in the Bronx, Griffin grew up in the shadow of a changing city and a music scene that loved and discarded artists quickly. By

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Apr 20 2026CRIME

Religious slurs at weekend park clashes spark police inquiries

Two separate weekend incidents at Chicago-area parks have led to police investigations after Jewish youth reported being targeted with anti-Semitic remarks. In Skokie's Lorel Park, a group of young girls claimed they were verbally abused about their religion while being pelted with wood chips and ha

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Apr 20 2026SCIENCE

What We Really Gain When We Edit Genes

Gene editing tools like CRISPR let us change DNA, which raises big questions about human nature. It’s no longer just about fixing diseases early—some see this as a chance to solve rare conditions before birth. But others worry we might end up picking traits for our kids, like choosing eye color or h

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Apr 20 2026POLITICS

What Trump’s Bible reading really means for America

The White House just announced that Donald Trump will read a Bible passage from the Oval Office this week, joining a public event called “America Reads The Bible. ” The chosen Scripture comes from 2 Chronicles 7:11-22, specifically verse 14, which says that if people turn away from their wrongdoings

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Apr 20 2026EDUCATION

Bad Bunny’s style and activism spark a unique college class

A new class at the University of New Mexico will use Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s fashion choices to explore deeper topics like gender, race, and politics. Instead of a traditional fashion history lesson, students will analyze how his bold wardrobe reflects cultural shifts. The course isn’t ju

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