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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

College Sports Can’t Thrive Without Strong Leaders

Strong head coaches are key to keeping college athletics healthy. When a program is led by someone who can build a culture of respect and consistency, the whole team benefits. Eli Drinkwitz is an example. After taking a college football program through a rough patch, he has turned it into a t

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Apr 11 2026OPINION

San Diego Could Save Billions by Turning Its Power Company Into a Non‑Profit

San Diego’s council now has the chance to cut electric bills for its residents. A new study shows that if the city replaces the current profit‑driven utility with a non‑profit public power company, it could save up to $19 billion in the next 30 years. Other analyses suggest savings could reach

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Apr 11 2026CRIME

New DNA Tool Might Unlock Nancy Guthrie Case

Scientists are working on a fresh type of DNA test that could finally help find the missing 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie. The DNA taken from her Tucson home is a mix of many people’s cells, making it hard to read. A lab says the sample is so tangled that it could take months or even a year to ana

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Small daily choices can lower cancer risk

Science now shows that cancer isn’t just bad luck—it’s often the result of how we live. Our bodies handle threats every day, but modern habits can accidentally feed disease instead of fighting it. Five key systems keep cancer in check, but they break down when stress piles up, food choices go wrong,

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A simple guide to sci-fi shows that won’t leave you lost in space

Science fiction can feel like a maze for first-timers. The genre often throws big ideas at viewers without much help. Shows like The Expanse or Westworld assume you already know the rules of their worlds. That’s tough if you’re just dipping your toes in. But one show changed that game. Thirteen yea

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Apr 11 2026SCIENCE

How astronauts land safely after coming back from space

Spacecraft returning to Earth need a soft landing, and water has been the go-to choice for decades. The idea isn’t just about avoiding a hard crash—it’s also about control. When a capsule hits water at the right speed, the ocean acts like a giant cushion, spreading out the shock. But getting to that

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Old Face, New Worries at the Races

Sir Alex Ferguson still turns up at big sporting events long after retirement, this time at Aintree. Most fans expect to see the 84-year-old because he once raced top horses like Rock of Gibraltar and now watches from the sidelines. Yet the clip that spread online wasn’t about winners or losers—it w

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

How Everyday Poisons Might Be Linked to Memory Loss

Scientists believe that Alzheimer’s and similar brain diseases don’t just come from bad genes—they might also rise from invisible threats we breathe in or swallow every day. Tiny particles like lead, cadmium, and arsenic sneak into our bodies through polluted water, dusty air, or cheap food, then sl

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Middle East nations exploring Ukraine's drone defense strategies

Ukraine is reaching out to Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain to share its knowledge on stopping drone attacks, according to the country's president. Earlier this month, Ukraine's leader visited several Middle Eastern nations to pitch its expertise in countering drones, particularly those from Iran. During t

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Apr 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apps that let you chat with AI versions of religious figures for cash

Some tech companies now sell video calls with AI-generated figures like Jesus for about $2 per minute. These apps aim to give users spiritual support through digital avatars. The technology uses speech software to mimic conversation but sometimes struggles with lip movements or remembering past chat

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