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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Batteries Join Gas Plants to Power AI and Data Centers

Data centers need reliable power for AI tasks like training models. To meet this demand, companies are pairing fast-responding batteries with slower natural gas generators. This combo helps fill sudden energy gaps that gas plants can't handle alone. Batteries discharge power quickly, protect gas tur

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Apr 25 2026OPINION

Will trains make a comeback in Colorado?

Colorado is bringing back passenger trains after a long break. The new service will run three times a day between Fort Collins and Denver starting in 2027. It’s a big change from 1967, when the last passenger train left the tracks. Back then, people listened to songs like “Penny Lane” and “Purple Ha

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

China’s AI Race Raises Questions About Fair Play and Theft

The U. S. government recently accused China of running large-scale operations to steal AI technology from American companies. Instead of building their own advanced systems, Chinese firms are said to be copying and reusing output from American AI models, a practice known as "model distillation. " Wh

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Cortisol: The Hormone You Can’t Live Without (But Isn’t Your Enemy)

Your body runs on a hidden schedule you never see. Before your alarm even rings, a quiet chemical alarm goes off—cortisol. This isn’t a villain sneaking around; it’s your morning starter, gently nudging your heart rate up, waking up your brain, and unlocking energy stores so you can move, think, and

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Migrants caught in changing US entry policies

Over half a million people who entered the US legally through a mobile app are now facing uncertainty once again. The government recently tried to cancel their right to stay, but a judge blocked that move. Now officials are attempting a different approach, claiming these immigrants no longer qualify

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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Plan to Defend Against Missiles from Space

The U. S. military is betting over $3 billion on a fresh approach to stop enemy missiles before they reach their targets. Instead of relying only on weapons on the ground, the Space Force now plans to place interceptors in orbit around Earth. Twelve companies got the green light to build and test th

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

New clues in old mysteries: DNA and old cases making headlines

For years, unsolved crimes have haunted families and baffled investigators. But recent developments suggest that science might finally start closing some of these painful gaps. DNA testing, once a slow process, is now speeding up in certain cases, offering a glimmer of hope for answers that have bee

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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

Big Loan Approved for Tanzania’s Railway Upgrade: Who’s Paying and Why It Matters

Tanzania is getting a massive $2. 2 billion loan to expand its railway network, with Standard Chartered leading the deal. This isn’t just a regular business transaction—it involves export credit agencies and development banks, meaning taxpayers in other countries may also be backing the project. The

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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

Wheat prices: the quiet storm behind the scenes

Wheat isn’t usually the star of grain markets. Most people hear “wheat” and think of dusty fields or cheap bread, not stock exchanges. Yet this week, something shifted in the market that caught attention. The hard red winter wheat contract rose over 30 cents compared to last week, and more traders p

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Senate Steps Up to Limit Presidential Military Moves on Cuba

A group of U. S. senators plans to push forward next week with a vote that could block President Trump from taking military action against Cuba without Congress’ approval. The move comes after Trump repeatedly hinted that Cuba would be the next target following recent U. S. strikes in Venezuela and

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