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Apr 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Secret Behind Today’s Star-Stuffed Crime Dramas

Streaming changed the game for whodunits, and some shows ride that wave better than others. Hulu’s hit trio—Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez—turned a simple apartment-building murder podcast into a must-watch habit. Their chemistry feels fresh even when the script leans on inside jokes a

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Apr 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Pet wearables go beyond just tracking location

New smart collars for dogs and cats now monitor health metrics like heart rate and breathing patterns, something once limited to human devices. Instead of just telling you where your pet went, these collars claim to detect early signs of stress, allergies, or illness through motion sensors and AI an

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

New Push to Study Psychedelics for Mental Health Care

A major step in mental health treatment could be on the way as federal funding opens doors for studying psychedelic drugs. This move follows years of growing interest in substances like ibogaine, a plant-based compound used in some parts of the world to help with trauma and addiction. The push isn’t

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

A Grandfather’s Apology and France’s Unfinished Debt

An 86-year-old French man recently made history by publicly apologizing for his family’s involvement in transatlantic slavery. His ancestors, shipowners in Nantes—a city once central to France’s slave trade—shipped thousands of enslaved Africans to the Caribbean and owned plantations. Now, he’s urgi

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Loneliness and memory: what really connects them?

A fresh study across Europe shows loneliness might start hurting memory long before old age sets in. Researchers tracked over 10, 000 adults aged 65 to 94 for seven years. At the start, those who felt lonely scored lower on memory tests. But everyone—whether lonely or not—lost memory at the same pac

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Apr 19 2026SPORTS

Athletes and Mental Health: When Sharing Struggles Backfires

Jarren Duran's story isn't just about baseball. It’s about what happens when someone dares to show weakness in a world that often punishes it. Duran, a player for the Boston Red Sox, opened up about his mental health last year in a Netflix documentary, sharing that he had once tried to end his life.

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Apr 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Star Trek and Futurama fans might love this show

Long before streaming existed, sci-fi was split into two camps. One side dreamed of hopeful futures like Star Trek, where people solved problems together under the stars. The other side laughed at those same dreams through shows like Futurama, which pointed out how silly it was to believe humans wou

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Apr 19 2026HISTORY

Local heroes: How St. Louis shaped the nation

St. Louis may be known for its iconic arch and deep-fried foods, but its real claim to fame might be the people who grew up there and went on to leave a mark on the whole country. From scientists to artists, this city has produced individuals who didn’t just blend into the background. Take Chuck Ber

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Apr 19 2026SCIENCE

Science superstars from Boston shine at major awards night

Four Boston-based scientists walked away with top honors from an awards event that values breakthroughs more than Hollywood does. Held on a Saturday in Los Angeles, the ceremony recognizes discoveries that can take a decade or more to prove, unlike Oscars that focus only on the previous year’s films

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Apr 19 2026FINANCE

Upgraded Stock Pick: What Shanghai Able’s Numbers Really Say

Analysts are suddenly paying closer attention to Shanghai Able Digital Science & Tech, a company many investors had largely overlooked. Yesterday, one research group gave it a “Buy” rating and set a price target at HK$194. 16, about 36 percent higher than where shares closed at HK$142. 80. The move

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