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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Celebrities Push to Shut Down Immigration Center

A coalition of well-known actors, musicians, and healthcare experts are demanding the shutdown of a Texas detention center holding migrant families. Over 45, 000 people have joined a digital petition calling for the immediate release of children and adults held at this facility. Signers include big

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

Raccoons smartly crack puzzles, sperm struggles in space, and a lost Archimedes page reappears

Raccoons trash pandas are more than just pests rummaging through bins. Scientists at the University of British Columbia tested 20 captive raccoons with a clear box full of obstacles like latches and dials hiding a marshmallow prize. The team noticed something unexpected the raccoons didn’t just grab

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

What dairy cows reveal about hidden infections

Dairy farms lose money when cows struggle to reproduce. One big reason? Hidden infections in their wombs called endometritis. These infections often start small, almost invisible, but quietly damage the lining where future calves grow. Two troublemakers, lipopolysaccharide and lipoteichoic acid, sne

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Apr 02 2026FINANCE

Jana Partners takes a big bet on Alkami Technology

A major investment firm just placed a big wager on a company most people don’t know much about. Jana Partners recently revealed it now owns 5. 4 million shares—worth about 5% of Alkami Technology. That’s according to a report filed with regulators on a recent Wednesday. The New York-based firm didn’

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

EU Fines Spark Tension With U. S. Tech Firms

The United States and the European Union have a long‑standing partnership, but one problem keeps popping up: fines. A senior U. S. State Department official said that penalties from the EU are the biggest hurdle in economic talks between the two sides. The focus is on a new rule called the Digital M

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Apr 01 2026HEALTH

Life in Pain: How Young Adults Navigate Health Care

Young people who suffer from several long‑term pains find it hard to get the help they need. This research looked at who visits doctors, what medicines are taken, and how these choices relate to the level of pain and emotional stress. Instead of starting with the numbers, the study first asks:

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Apr 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

March in Texas hits a century-old heat record

This March didn’t just break records in Dallas-Fort Worth—it smashed them. The average temperature reached 67. 4°F by the end of the month, beating the old 1907 record by less than a degree. Daytime highs were even more extreme, sitting a full degree above normal, while nighttime lows crept up by fo

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Apr 01 2026WEATHER

Spring’s last surprise: Mixed weather hits Minnesota mid-week

Minnesota’s April forecast isn’t fooling anyone. After ditching heavy winter coats just weeks ago, residents should prepare for a blast of messy weather. Starting Wednesday evening, a storm system will sweep through the state, bringing heavy rain, sleet, and even a chance of snow. The Twin Cities mi

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Apr 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tech Tales That Feel Too Close to Home

Black Mirror isn’t just another sci-fi show about robots and spaceships. It’s a mirror held up to today’s tech habits, reflecting how close we already are to some of its wildest ideas. What makes the series stand out isn’t fancy effects or big explosions. It’s how it turns everyday tools—like social

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Why Are Celebrities Pushing to Close Kids' Immigration Lockups?

A group of big names in Hollywood, along with doctors and policy experts, just signed a letter demanding an end to a Texas facility where kids are held in immigration detention. The Dilley center, run far from cities, has faced criticism for how it treats children and families. The letter says no yo

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