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May 01 2026BUSINESS

Why Softgel Capsules Are Becoming Everyone's Favorite Pill Form

Softgel capsules are quietly turning into a big business. Back in 2025, this market was worth $8. 84 billion. By 2026, it’s expected to hit $9. 6 billion, growing at nearly 9% each year. By 2030, the figure could climb to $13. 52 billion. So why are these chewy pills winning over doctors, drug compa

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Why America’s Military Games in Germany Matter More Than Ever

A group of U. S. Army leaders in southern Germany recently showed reporters why their training base in Hohenfels isn’t just another patch of land. With over 35, 000 American troops stationed across Germany, the country remains the largest U. S. military hub in Europe. That includes a sprawling 163-s

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Parking problems and political heat at Mercyhurst

Mercyhurst University moved up to Division I sports but still struggles to fill the stands. One big reason? Parking. The rink sits in the middle of campus with just one tiny lot that holds about 50 cars. When big games happen, that lot gets taken over for tailgating. The next option is a lot near th

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Trans Voices Fear Hunger More Than Shelves These Days

Transgender Iowans often skip meals because they don’t trust pantries to welcome them. This quiet crisis bubbled up in 2020 when a state legislator and pastor noticed how many trans neighbors avoided food help due to safety worries. The same leader once called out Iowa’s leadership as “mostly white,

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May 01 2026WEATHER

Trees fall and roofs fly as a strong tornado hits Mineral Wells

A powerful storm swept through Mineral Wells earlier this week, leaving a trail of broken trees and damaged buildings. Home security cameras caught the moment when winds reaching 145 miles per hour tore through the area. Rain and flying debris made it hard to see, but the footage clearly shows the s

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May 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Farmers in Colorado face tough season after sudden freeze hits early fruit

Colorado’s fruit growers are dealing with a harsh truth this year. A late spring freeze wiped out peach and other stone fruit crops on the Western Slope, even though winter had been unusually warm and dry. One farm, Ela Family Farms, confirmed that none of their peaches survived the sudden drop in t

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Panama in the Middle of US-China Port Debate

Panama finds itself stuck between two powerful nations after a court decision ended a major port operator's contract. The government stepped in to manage the ports temporarily, but the original company plans to challenge this in international court. Meanwhile, Chinese authorities have been detaining

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Apr 30 2026SCIENCE

Sunlight, Heat and Climate: A New Look at Earth’s Energy

The article starts by showing that the amount of sunlight reaching Earth’s surface changes with latitude, season and time. It uses precise astronomical data to calculate how much solar energy reaches the top of the atmosphere for every day over a 1200‑year period. The main point is that these change

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court Cuts Key Voting Law

The highest court has taken a sharp turn on the Voting Rights Act, leaving its protections largely gone. In a recent decision, six justices voted to strip away the act’s safeguards, replacing Congress’s clear intent with their own views. Congress had renewed the law two decades ago with broad suppor

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

LeBron Says His Game Is Different From Jordan’s

LeBron James recently shared his view on how his style of play compares with that of Michael Jordan. He said he never really measured himself against the former icon because their approaches to basketball were distinct. James, a point‑forward for most of his career, always sought the pass, while Jor

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