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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

What’s Holding Up Peru’s Election Results?

Peru’s presidential race is stuck in limbo after thousands of ballots got challenged right after voting ended on April 12. About 6% of polling places—covering over a million votes—had problems like missing signatures or messy tally sheets, forcing officials to double-check each one in public. This r

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Getting Around Campus: How Students Move and Why It Matters

Walking or biking to school isn’t just about getting exercise. For many students, it’s part of a daily routine they don’t even think about. But researchers wanted to know how common this habit really is. They studied thousands of students across Canada to see how many actually choose active ways to

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Apr 21 2026SCIENCE

A 45-year-old space traveler struggles with battery issues

Voyager 1, the farthest human-made object from Earth, is running out of power. Launched in 1977, this nearly half-century-old spacecraft has been exploring space long beyond its original five-year mission. Now, NASA engineers face a tough choice: keep Voyager alive a little longer or sacrifice some

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Apr 20 2026OPINION

When Leaders Play God: Why Mixing Politics and Religion Can Backfire

Some supporters of a former U. S. president once made a short film comparing him to a protector sent by a higher power. They used a famous speech’s style to suggest this leader was chosen by destiny. The video called him a leader who would never abandon his people. The former president shared it him

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Apr 20 2026OPINION

From Sea Captain’s Son to Record Breaker: The Long Life of Geert Boomgaard

Geert Boomgaard’s life spanned more than a century, starting in 1788 when France was still a monarchy and ending in 1899 when the world was on the brink of the 20th century. He grew up in Groningen, a Dutch town where survival was tough, and his father worked as a struggling sea captain. Large famil

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Apr 20 2026CRYPTO

Who controls NEO’s $460 million treasure chest?

Two founders. One $460 million crypto pot. Zero trust between them. Erik Zhang keeps most of NEO’s tokens in his personal wallets. No extra signatures, no shared control, just his key. Da Hongfei runs the other half through his foundation, NGD, with cash, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. Together they hold d

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Apr 20 2026FINANCE

Understanding How Your Health Choices Impact the $5. 3 Trillion Health Care Industry

America spends over $5 trillion on health care every year, making it the biggest industry in the country. What many don’t realize is that rising costs aren’t just about expensive treatments or hospital bills. The real driver is how often people use the system. More doctor visits, prescriptions, and

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Apr 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Traffic Lights: How Cities Cut Delays and Pollution

Traffic lights used to be simple. Back in the 1860s they were just mechanical arms that changed manually. By the 1910s they became electric, and by the 1920s they turned red, yellow, and green. Today there are about 300, 000 of them in the U. S. alone. Their main job is safety—keeping cars, bikes, a

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Apr 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sports Puzzle Fun: Cracking Today's Word Groups

Word puzzles can feel like a workout for the brain, especially when sports sneak in. Today’s challenge mixes team names, job titles, and old-school nicknames into puzzle groups. The easiest hints point to baseball divisions and football position words. Meanwhile, harder clues dip into soccer coachin

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

What the Michigan spring game revealed about the Wolverines' offense

The Michigan football spring game didn’t exactly light up the scoreboard. The Maize team squeaked out a 7-6 win over the Blue team, but most fans probably went home wondering why they paid to watch. The real story wasn’t the final score—it was the struggles under center and the fresh talent making n

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