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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Pope’s Bold Visit to Equatorial Guinea Sparks Hope and Questions

The Pope will land in Malabo, the capital on Bioko island, after flying from Angola. He plans to speak with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has ruled since 1979. The visit is part of a longer tour that covers four African countries and 11 cities over 10 days. During his trip, the Pop

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Apr 21 2026WEATHER

Cold Weather and Pollen Alert for Staten Island

Staten Island residents can expect a sharp temperature dip after Monday’s brief showers. The National Weather Service says it will be partly sunny in the morning, with a high around 54°F. At night, the temperature will plunge nearly 20 degrees, settling near 34°F by Tuesday morning. Sunlight

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Apr 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google and Marvell Join Forces to Challenge Nvidia's AI Chip Dominance

Tech giants Google and Marvell are teaming up to develop new chips that could shake up the artificial intelligence market. Their collaboration focuses on a memory processing unit designed to work with Google's existing Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), which handle AI tasks. The goal? To speed up how

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

What’s Holding Up Peru’s Election Results?

Peru’s presidential race is stuck in limbo after thousands of ballots got challenged right after voting ended on April 12. About 6% of polling places—covering over a million votes—had problems like missing signatures or messy tally sheets, forcing officials to double-check each one in public. This r

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Apr 21 2026RELIGION

Pope’s Africa Trip: A Call for Fairness and a Look at Global Power

During a recent stop in Angola, Pope Leo used his platform to highlight a troubling trend: many people around the world face unfair treatment from those in power. Speaking to a large crowd in Saurimo, near the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo, he pointed out how oppression and dishonesty c

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Apr 21 2026LIFESTYLE

Easy, tasty snacks with roasted nuts and seeds

More people today want quick bites that are good for them. Nuts and seeds fit that bill perfectly. They pack essential fats and proteins that many diets lack. Roasting them with a light mix of spices makes an everyday snack feel special. Throw in some fresh herbs to wake up the taste buds. A drizzl

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

What Happens When Security Checks Get Overlooked?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently made news by requesting a closer look at past security decisions. The review focuses on a period when Peter Mandelson served as ambassador to the United States. Starmer admitted he was surprised to learn that Mandelson had never officially passed his secu

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Apr 20 2026OPINION

From Sea Captain’s Son to Record Breaker: The Long Life of Geert Boomgaard

Geert Boomgaard’s life spanned more than a century, starting in 1788 when France was still a monarchy and ending in 1899 when the world was on the brink of the 20th century. He grew up in Groningen, a Dutch town where survival was tough, and his father worked as a struggling sea captain. Large famil

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Apr 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

Iowa’s woodlands need better protection, not extra costs

Iowa once had twice as much forest as it does today. Back in 1906, lawmakers created the Forest Reserve Program to stop landowners from clearing poor soil land. The idea was simple: leave trees standing to prevent erosion, protect clean water, and support wildlife. Instead of paying taxes on low-val

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Apr 20 2026FINANCE

Understanding How Your Health Choices Impact the $5. 3 Trillion Health Care Industry

America spends over $5 trillion on health care every year, making it the biggest industry in the country. What many don’t realize is that rising costs aren’t just about expensive treatments or hospital bills. The real driver is how often people use the system. More doctor visits, prescriptions, and

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