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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

A Quiet New Home for LGBTQ+ People

People who feel unsafe in their own states are moving to a small city in Illinois that offers support and low cost living. A couple, both transgender men, met at an art show in Peoria last fall. Their artwork was beside each other and they talked about how they both had left their previous homes

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Gluteal Pain: What Patients Really Think About Their Treatment

Many people who suffer from gluteal tendinopathy, a common source of hip and buttock pain, have no clear idea about the best way to treat it. The medical community has not yet agreed on a single approach, and patients’ voices are rarely heard in the decision‑making process. To fill this gap, rese

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Apr 05 2026SPORTS

New Ping Clubs Give a Fresh Boost to My Game

Ping’s newest women‑specific line of clubs has taken my golf bag for a spin and, honestly, it’s made a big difference. When I first tried the G Le3 set two and a half years ago, it felt like a game changer. It was lighter, easier to hit, and gave me more distance than my old clubs from 2015. F

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Apr 05 2026SCIENCE

LL37 Helps Calm Newborn Lungs by Tuning Macrophages

Recent research shows that a small protein called LL37 can ease lung damage in newborns when inflammation is the culprit. Scientists have noticed that babies born too early often develop a lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or BPD. In these babies, the lungs are crowded with a type of

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Apr 05 2026RELIGION

Peace Call From Easter

The Easter greeting from the Vatican’s leader was a direct plea for peace. He asked world governments to stop fighting and give up plans that seek power or control. In his short address, he said people are becoming used to violence and even indifferent to it. He urged those with weapons to drop the

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Budget Battle: War Money vs Home Needs

Pete Buttigieg, the former transportation chief, posted on X that President Trump’s latest budget plan focuses heavily on overseas conflicts. The proposal adds about $500 billion for foreign wars, which equals roughly $3, 700 extra per U. S. household. At the same time, it cuts funding for health ca

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

South Korea Seeks Gulf Help to Keep Energy Flowing and Ships Safe

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun‑cheol held talks with diplomats from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday. He asked them to make sure that oil, liquefied natural gas, naphtha, urea and other vital supplies keep moving through the Strait of Hormuz. He also wanted guarantees that Korean

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Risk of Stroke Tied to Long‑Term Fat Burden in Older Chinese Adults

A recent study followed a large group of middle‑aged and older adults in China to see how long‑term fat around the belly affected their chances of having a stroke. Instead of looking at just one moment in time, researchers measured a special score called METS‑VF that combines several health indic

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Apr 05 2026SPORTS

Koa Peat: Faith, Basketball and a Viral Twist

The buzz around Koa Peat has reached new heights after a clip went viral, suggesting he might leave basketball for religious work. The video, shared by Jon Root, claims Peat said that faith is his true calling and that basketball is not his purpose. The clip has gathered thousands of likes, but the

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Possible U. S. Envoy Visits to Kyiv Raise Questions About War Talks

Diplomatic activity around Ukraine may soon include a trip to Kyiv by two U. S. envoys, according to a top Ukrainian aide. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could arrive later this month, possibly just after Orthodox Easter on April 12. Kyiv’s official didn’t confirm who else might join, but mentioned

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