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Apr 13 2026RELIGION

How America's Early Ideas Shape Its Success Today

Back in the 1700s, many leaders saw education as key to building a strong nation. Noah Webster, famous for his dictionary, was one of them. He believed schools should teach values that match the country’s beliefs. For America, he argued, that meant following Christian principles. Some people still p

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Peru’s crowded race for president in troubled times

Peru is holding its latest presidential election with 35 candidates running to lead a country that has cycled through eight presidents in a decade. The vote comes as violence and corruption dominate public frustration, pushing many voters to see politicians as untrustworthy. Crime has spiked sharply

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Apr 12 2026SCIENCE

Quorum Breakers: New Molecule Helps Antibiotics Fight Tough Bacteria

A common hospital bug, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, often ignores many drugs and sticks together in protective layers called biofilms. Researchers made a new type of chemical that stops the bacteria from talking to each other, a process known as quorum sensing. This “talk‑stopper” is based on N‑acyl homo

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Virginia Governor Faces Legal Threat Over Gun Bills

The Department of Justice has warned Virginia’s governor that it will sue if she signs new gun‑control laws. A letter from the Civil Rights Division says any bill that limits law‑abiding citizens’ right to own firearms could trigger a lawsuit. The letter cites an executive order from the Trump

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Apr 12 2026CRIME

Unexpected Link Between a Killer and an Actress

A summer morning in July 2023, a routine drive to art school turned into a shock when a friend called with startling news: the man who had been linked to dozens of murders along Long Island’s Atlantic coast had finally been arrested. The killer, known as Rex Heuermann, was identified and taken into

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Apr 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Toyota, Daimler and Volvo Team Up for Hydrogen Trucks

Toyota, a longtime name in fuel‑cell tech, has joined forces with Daimler Truck and Volvo Group to create a new company called Cellcentric. The three firms will share ownership and work together on hydrogen fuel‑cell systems for heavy trucks and industrial vehicles. Their aim is to make zero‑emissio

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Apr 12 2026FINANCE

Parents Still Fund Gen Z Lives

About two‑thirds of parents say their 18‑to‑28 kids still need money or help at home. More than half feel that this support hurts their own budgets. The data came from a survey of 3, 773 U. S. adults last year. Experts say the practice is becoming normal. It can help young people finish sc

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

War’s Shadow on a Funeral: A Family Tragedy in Lebanon

A family gathered for a father’s burial when an unexpected strike turned their grief into loss. In the village of Srifa, a house that once held hope for peace was hit by an Israeli attack on the first day of a ceasefire announced between the U. S. and Iran. The goal of that pause seemed distant as m

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Massachusetts Health Milestone and Gubernatorial Debate Sparks Local Buzz

The state’s health insurance landmark will be highlighted on Monday at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, where former governors and current leaders gather to mark twenty years since the 2006 law that brought coverage to nearly all residents. The gathering will feature speeches from Gov. Maura Healey a

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

California Mental‑Health Program Faces Big Change

The state’s mental‑health diversion plan, created in 2018 to keep people with serious illnesses out of jail, is under fire from prosecutors who say it lets dangerous offenders slip through the cracks. A high‑profile case that fuels this debate involved a man who was allowed to live in an LA shelt

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