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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

A Mother’s Plea: The Man Still Held After 20 Years Without Trial

In a quiet corner of Pakistan back in 2007, a 40-year-old Afghan was taken by U. S. forces. No court ever found him guilty of anything, yet Mohammad Rahim now sits in Cuba’s Guantánamo Bay, marking his 20th year behind bars. His mother, Safora Yousufzai, now in her own later years, has written a ple

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

Fast Urine Test Could Cut UTI Treatment Time

"The new urine test can decide the best antibiotic in under six hours, instead of waiting three days for lab results. The test uses a cartridge with tiny tubes filled with different medicines. A urine sample is added, and light sensors watch for bacterial growth over the next hours. If bacteri

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

How a fish gene fights deadly infections

Scientists found a protein in farmed tilapia that acts like an infection alarm. Called IRF5, it helps fish cells recognize threats like viruses and bacteria. When attackers show up, IRF5 gets more active in the fish’s head kidney—a place where immune cells are stored. This isn’t just some minor reac

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Mar 29 2026SCIENCE

Copper in Pig Gut: A Hidden Battle Against Salmonella

Pigs that eat a lot of copper in their food face a strange shift inside their stomachs. The extra metal changes the tiny community of bacteria that normally live there, and this can affect how Salmonella Typhimurium behaves. The Salmonella strain that has become a worldwide problem, called ST34,

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Mar 29 2026SPORTS

Hawks vs Kings: A Game with High Stakes and Uncertain Outcomes

The Atlanta Hawks face the Sacramento Kings tonight after a tough loss to the Celtics, where their perimeter defense leaked like a sieve. Payton Pritchard dropped 36 points, exposing a weakness the Hawks can't afford to repeat. But tonight, they get a break—the Kings are struggling near the bottom o

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Mar 28 2026SPORTS

Tiger Woods Faces New Roadblocks on and off the Course

A recent incident has put Tiger Woods back in headlines, this time for a dangerous driving event. It’s the fourth such episode since 2009, and it raises doubts about his health and future choices. Many wonder if this points to a deeper substance problem. The answer seems clear: years of pai

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Mar 28 2026SPORTS

Heat Push for Playoff Spot While Teams Scramble for East Seed

The NBA regular season is winding down, and the race for the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference has become a tight contest. Six teams are within two games of each other, with the Hawks holding the current top position at 41-32. The Raptors, 76ers, Magic, Hornets, and Heat trail closely behind, all

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Mar 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

German Army Looks to AI for Faster Battle Decisions

The German army is testing artificial intelligence systems that can sift through battlefield information faster than human analysts, according to its chief commander. During recent trips to Ukraine, the commander observed how drones and advanced sensors generate enormous amounts of data. He ex

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Mar 21 2026FINANCE

Free Online Tax Help for Low‑Income New Yorkers

The New York Department of Taxation and Finance has launched a no‑cost online program to aid residents who qualify. The initiative targets people whose federal adjusted gross income does not exceed $89, 000 and whose investment earnings stay below $11, 950. Participants can book a virtual session on

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Europe Stays Out of Middle East War, Focuses on Energy Prices

In Brussels, European leaders gathered to talk about how the fighting in the Middle East is pushing up oil and gas costs. They said they will not send troops to help the United States or Israel protect the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil. The meeting started with worries about rising en

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