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Apr 23 2026SPORTS

Alabama Secures Coach DeBoer With Big New Deal

The University of Alabama has signed Kalen DeBoer to a fresh seven‑year contract that boosts his yearly pay to $12. 5 million and sharpens the buyout terms if he leaves early. The agreement, approved by the university’s trustees in a virtual session, places DeBoer among the top five highest‑paid col

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Life in limbo: A gay activist's fight for safety in America

Hossam Mohamed, known to friends as Maha, came to Maine in 2023 seeking safety from persecution in Egypt for his sexuality and LGBTQ+ activism. He found temporary refuge in a tight-knit community where his energy and joy made him a beloved figure. But in August, his life flipped when immigration off

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Empty Storefronts Grow at Towson Mall as Shops Exit

Towson Town Center now has one in four storefronts sitting empty. Stoney River Steakhouse plans to shut its doors on June 26, joining Apple, Capitol Luggage, Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama, and Madewell, which all left recently. The exodus shows how malls everywhere face a triple threat: shoppers now

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Apr 23 2026LIFESTYLE

Late Spring Gems in Coastal Maine

Spring in New England often gets overlooked between the harsh winter and the busy summer season. Yet this is exactly when the region starts showing its best side. Take Ogunquit, Maine—a coastal town that feels like a hidden postcard come to life. By late spring, the crowds haven’t arrived yet, but t

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

Biomolecules Meet AI: A Fresh Way to Guess Who Binds With Whom

The new approach starts by splitting the problem into two parts: one side looks at how molecules are linked together, while the other side examines their individual characteristics. Each part is processed by its own neural network branch, and a special attention gate decides how much weight to give

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Fastest Touch: How Haptic Cues Beat Sound and Sight

A new study looks at how quickly people react to three kinds of signals—seeing, hearing and feeling. The researchers tested 44 adults who were split by age, gender, education, gaming habits, computer use and exercise. They gave each person signals in two ways: straight to the sensor (direct) or afte

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Apr 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

A Climate Film That Still Matters

When a filmmaker meets someone who says his movie changed their life, he feels the power of ideas. The film that sparked this meeting was released in 2006 and has already reached millions. It used a clear, simple message about heat and ice to show people that the planet is in danger. The movie’s inf

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Apr 22 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Stays Steady While Tensions Rise

The price of Bitcoin has stayed near the $75, 000 mark even as news about a possible conflict in the Middle East keeps coming. Recent talks between Iran and the United States have paused, but tensions remain high. Iran’s officials called out Washington for keeping its blockade on Iranian ports a

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Learning AI with Reese: Just her idea or more?

Last week, Reese Witherspoon got everyone talking with a simple Instagram video. She pushed her followers to start using artificial intelligence tools, saying it was time to dive in. Her post racked up millions of views, sparking both excitement and sharp criticism. Some fans called her idea brillia

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Apr 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Small town trouble with a twist

A new film breaks the usual action movie rules by letting trouble find the characters instead of vice versa. The story centers on a temporary sheriff, Ulysses, who stumbles into chaos after a bank robbery linked to an international crime network. Most action movies focus on heroes overcoming obstacl

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