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Apr 21 2025RELIGION

A New Saint's Path Paused

The journey to honor a young tech-savvy Catholic has hit a snag. Carlo Acutis, who passed away at just 15, was on track to become the first millennial saint. His canonization, set for next Sunday, has been delayed. This is due to the recent passing of Pope Francis. The event was planned for St. Pete

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Apr 21 2025POLITICS

Lawmakers in El Salvador: Fighting for a Man's Right to Return

A group of four House Democrats has traveled to El Salvador. Their mission? To fight for the release of Kilmar Ábrego García. This man has been stuck in El Salvador since March. He was sent there by mistake. Now, these lawmakers want to make sure he gets a fair chance to return to his family in the

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Apr 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11's Recall Feature: A New Look at Privacy and Security

Windows 11 is bringing back the Recall feature, but this time with a focus on fixing past mistakes. Recall is a feature that tracks a lot of what you do on your PC. It takes screenshots and saves text, creating a big database of your activity. This feature is only available on Copilot+ PCs, which ar

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Apr 21 2025RELIGION

The Secret Process of Choosing a New Pope

The Vatican is preparing for a significant event: the selection of a new pope. This process, known as a conclave, is steeped in tradition and secrecy. The conclave is a gathering of cardinals who are locked away in the Vatican, cut off from the outside world. Their mission? To elect a new leader for

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Apr 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Blue Checks Arrive on Bluesky

Bluesky is introducing a new way to verify accounts, similar to the blue check marks seen on other social media platforms. This change comes as the platform has seen a surge in users since it opened to the public in early 2024. Before this, users could verify themselves by adding custom domains to t

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Apr 21 2025FINANCE

The Market's Rollercoaster Ride: How Political Tensions Are Shaking Investor Confidence

The financial world started the week with a jolt. Stocks, bonds, and the dollar all took a nosedive. Why? Because investors are spooked. They're worried about the independence of the Federal Reserve. The White House has been throwing some serious shade at the Fed, and it's not sitting well with inve

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Apr 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Instagram's New Guardians: How AI is Keeping Teens Safe

Instagram is stepping up its game to protect young users. It is now using artificial intelligence to spot teens who might be fibbing about their age. This move is all about making sure teens are using the app safely. When Instagram thinks an account belongs to a teen, it switches it to a restricted

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Can Brain Zaps Boost Social Skills in Kids with Autism?

The world of autism research is always buzzing with new ideas. One recent study has been looking into transcranial pulsed current stimulation, or tPCS. This fancy term refers to a technique that uses gentle electrical pulses to stimulate the brain. The goal? To see if it can help kids with autism sp

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle: Caring for Someone with Schizophrenia

Caring for someone with schizophrenia is a tough job. It's not just about helping with daily tasks. It's about dealing with a lot of stress and pressure. This is what many primary caregivers face every day. They are the unsung heroes who provide constant support. But this role can take a heavy toll

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Apr 21 2025RELIGION

Faith and Fortune: How Religion and Money Shape Happiness

Religion often plays a big role in how happy people feel. A lot of studies have shown that the more involved someone is in religion, the happier they tend to be. But is this true for everyone? Does it matter if you go to church or just pray at home? What about money and education? These questio

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