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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

What Happens Inside the Brain in Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson’s disease slowly changes how the brain works. It starts when tiny cells that make dopamine begin to disappear. Dopamine is a key messenger in the brain that helps control movement. Without enough of it, people often feel stiff, move slowly, and shake when resting. These problems grow worse

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Mar 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Tools for AI in Crypto: What This Means for Your Wallet

For the first time, AI assistants aren’t just giving advice—they’re being given real power over people’s crypto money. Trust Wallet just showed how by launching something called an Agent Kit. This tool lets AI agents make real transactions on over 25 different blockchains. But here’s the catch: user

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Who’s running the CDC while the U. S. looks for a permanent leader?

For now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still has a leader, but not the one it’s used to. Jay Bhattacharya remains in charge while officials hunt for a permanent replacement. The switch-up started last summer when the previous director left after clashing with political leaders over

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

A New Look at the Glyphosate Debate

For years, a prominent environmental activist has been in courtrooms arguing that the herbicide glyphosate causes cancer. He built a career and earned millions by pushing cases to trial, often citing this claim during his presidential run. Recently he surprised his supporters by backing an executiv

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Mar 22 2026HEALTH

The foods nutritionists once warned you about but you should actually eat

For years, people have followed food rules they didn’t question—like avoiding certain foods because “experts” said so. But what if those warnings were wrong? Many foods once called unhealthy are actually packed with nutrients that most diets lack. The problem started when food companies pushed low-f

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Who Really Runs Iran? Trump’s Confusion About Tehran’s Leadership

For months, global leaders have watched Iran’s leadership struggle with major changes. After the sudden death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in early attacks, his son Mojtaba Khamenei was quickly named as his replacement. Yet, even Washington admits it doesn’t fully understand who holds po

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Spain's King Faces the Shadows of History

For the first time, Spain’s royal family has openly talked about the country’s colonial past. During a recent visit to Madrid’s archaeology museum, King Felipe VI admitted that colonial laws often failed to protect Indigenous people. He pointed out that forced labor, stolen land, and violence were r

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Reclaiming a Drum: A Century‑Old Return to the Ivory Coast

For more than a hundred years, a giant drum that once echoed through the villages of the Ebrié people was kept far from its homeland. French soldiers seized the instrument in 1916, then shipped it to Paris where it sat on museum shelves for decades. Now the drum, known locally as Djidji Ayôkwé or

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Presidents Gather to Honor Civil‑Rights Leader in Chicago

Former U. S. Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are set to attend a large memorial service for civil‑rights activist Jesse Jackson in Chicago. The ceremony will take place at the House of Hope, a 10, 000‑seat venue on the city’s South Side. Jackson, who passed away last month at age

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Hidden Lures: How Spy Tactics Use Charm to Steal Secrets

Foreign powers often use subtle tricks to gain U. S. information, and one of the oldest methods is the “honeypot. ” In this approach an attractive person—sometimes a woman, sometimes a man—creates a friendly or romantic connection with a target who has access to sensitive data. The goal is not love

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