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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

What 2028 Looks Like for Democrats and Cuba

Kamala Harris already has a big edge if she runs in 2028. The National Action Network event in New York showed it. Big crowds cheered for her, making clear she’s still the favorite among Black voters. Even after losing to Trump in 2024, early polls put her on top. Other Democrats like governors from

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Could Harris Return in 2028? Democrats Face Tough Choices

Harris dropped out of the 2024 race after losing to Trump, yet she hasn’t ruled out another try in 2028. Speaking at a civil rights gathering in New York, she gave a cautious but open response when asked whether she’d run again. “I might, I might, ” she said, drawing cheers from the crowd. Her reaso

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Apr 11 2026FINANCE

When Crypto Meets Central Banking: What Kraken’s Fed Account Really Means

Back in 2011, a little-known crypto exchange called Kraken quietly started what would later become a major talking point in U. S. finance. Fast-forward 13 years, and the Wyoming-based platform just scored something rare: a direct line to the Federal Reserve’s payment network. Think of it like gettin

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Ketamine in surgery and its surprising effect on pain relief

In many back surgeries, patients end up taking strong painkillers for days after the operation. This can be risky especially for those who already use opioids regularly. One new approach involves giving patients a small dose of ketamine during surgery instead of relying only on usual pain medicines.

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Apr 10 2026SCIENCE

NASA's future in question as budget cuts threaten key missions

The White House's 2027 budget plan proposes slashing NASA's science funding by nearly half, putting over 50 missions at risk. This includes active spacecraft like Juno, which has studied Jupiter for nearly ten years, and New Horizons, which explored Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. Even missions that just

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Austin’s Police Unions Push Back Against Accountability

Austin’s police unions have found a new way to shift blame away from officers accused of misconduct. When an officer injured a protester in 2020, the unions filed a legal motion arguing that poor training—not the officer—should take the fall. But here’s the catch: they’ve known about training issues

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Apr 10 2026SPORTS

A Perfect Spring Day for a Big Win Celebration

Michigan fans will get lucky this Saturday with weather that seems to roll out the red carpet for the Wolverines' victory parade. Early forecasts suggest bright sunshine and mild temperatures around Ann Arbor, turning the celebration into a comfortable outdoor event rather than a sweaty summer slog.

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Apr 10 2026BUSINESS

Panama’s Leader Tries to Fix Shipping Disputes with China

Panama’s president, Jose Raul Mulino, visited the Balboa port last week to ease concerns about rising tensions with China. Just days earlier, Panama’s foreign minister had accused China of unfairly increasing inspections on ships flying the Panamanian flag. Mulino insisted the country doesn’t want c

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Apr 10 2026SCIENCE

How astronauts use tiny lab tools to study space dangers

Space travel isn’t just about rockets and moon landings—it’s also a giant science experiment. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a test flight around the Moon, but hidden among them were four tiny lab tools no bigger than USB drives. These aren’t ordinary gadgets; they’re organ chips

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Apr 10 2026CRYPTO

Iran’s Crypto Idea at Sea: Bold Play or Empty Threat?

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical waterways, handling about 20% of global oil shipments. Recently, a new idea surfaced about how ships might pay to pass through this busy route—using Bitcoin. Reports claimed Iran could charge at least one dollar per barrel of oil transported,

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