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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s Half‑Century Journey: Wins, Fumbles and Lessons Learned

Apple started in a small garage and now every third person on the planet uses one of its gadgets. The company grew by mixing strong branding with solid engineering, a mix that made it famous for selling an idea as much as a product. After the founder’s death, some say Apple slowed its pace of new br

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Apr 06 2026SPORTS

Tristan Thompson Talks About Olympic Rules and Fairness

Tristan Thompson, a former NBA champion, spoke openly about the International Olympic Committee’s new rule that will bar transgender athletes from women’s events at the 2028 Games. He said the decision matters to him as a father of daughters and nieces, saying that men’s genetic makeup is “totally d

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Apr 06 2026SPORTS

Luka’s Lost Chance: Why the 65‑Game Rule Matters

Dallas coach Jason Kidd has called out the NBA’s 65‑game rule, pointing to Luka Dončić’s season‑ending hamstring injury. The rule bars players who miss even one game from postseason honors, and Dončić is now ineligible for MVP or All‑NBA nods after only 64 games. He suffered the injury in a wi

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Apr 06 2026OPINION

Colorado Faces Clash Between State Law and School Sports Rules

The state’s anti‑discrimination law is putting school sports programs in a tough spot. A federal rule, Title IX, says girls and women must have equal chances to play sports. Colorado’s law says everyone should be treated the same, no matter gender identity. Last month, a federal office said

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Apr 06 2026SCIENCE

X‑Rays Reveal Hidden Dance of Electrons

Scientists have found that electrons do not leave atoms as quickly as once thought. When a powerful X‑ray photon hits an atom, it can jolt an electron out in what is called the photoelectric effect. Using pulses that last only attoseconds—one quintillionth of a second—researchers watched the e

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Science Talk: How Words Got Tricky in Trump’s Climate Work

In a federal research office, one word was banned from conversations. “Climate” and its cousins were off limits after a memo from top USDA officials told staff to steer clear of over 100 phrases that could hint at climate science. The order came in March, and it forced scientists to rewrite their pr

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Apr 06 2026SPORTS

Inter’s Big Win: Thuram Shines and Welcomes Back Lautaro

"Inter Milan beat Roma 5-2 on Easter Sunday. Marcus Thuram was the star of the game, scoring a goal and giving two assists. The match showed how strong Inter is at the top of Serie A. After the game, Thuram talked to the TV network and then to reporters. He said he missed his teammate Lautaro Marti

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Apr 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Look at the Dark Side: Maul’s Solo Adventure

The first season of “Maul – Shadow Lord” finally puts the feared Sith duelist in his own spotlight. Fans who have long wanted a series focused on Maul are largely satisfied, though some feel the show doesn’t fully exploit his potential. The animation stands out as a highlight. By blending modern

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait

President Trump warned that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, U. S. forces will attack its power plants and bridges. The statement came after American soldiers rescued a wounded pilot whose aircraft was shot down by Iran. Iran responded by striking oil and water facilities

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Apr 06 2026CRIME

A Troubling Incident at a Local McDonald’s

A 35‑year‑old man from Portland has been charged with multiple bias‑crime offenses after an angry confrontation at a McDonald’s on March 18. Police say he approached a Hispanic patron outside the restaurant and demanded that the man perform 100 burpees. The confrontation quickly escalated when the s

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