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Apr 18 2026CRIME

DNA Test Could Stop Tennessee Execution

A man in Tennessee is about to be put to death for a triple murder that happened over twenty years ago. He says new DNA work might prove he didn’t do it. The crime happened in 1994 when a kidnapper took three people from a home and buried them under a casket in a Memphis graveyard. The bodies were f

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How a Bold FX Show Redefined TV Heroes

"The Shield was a shocker when it first aired in 2002. It made viewers see police as possible villains, not just heroes. This was a big risk because most people still admired real cops after 9/11. The show’s lead, Vic Mackey, was a cop who did terrible things. His crew, the Strike Team,

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Apr 18 2026CELEBRITIES

Kim and Lewis: A New Kind of Public Love Story

The romance between the celebrity fashion icon and the racing champion has been unfolding quietly for months, with their first public appearance together at a major music festival. Rather than using the relationship to divert attention from setbacks, both figures are sharing it during the peak of th

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Simplify Your Home Tech With the Best Universal Remotes of 2026

Choosing a universal remote can feel like hunting for treasure. Many households own multiple devices—TVs, soundbars, projectors—and each one often comes with its own remote. A single, reliable controller can reduce clutter and make everyday use smoother. One standout option is the Sofabaton U

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Apr 18 2026SCIENCE

Leaves That Leak: How Plants Manage Water When Stomata Shut

Plants close their tiny pores, called stomata, to keep water from escaping during dry spells. Even then, a small amount of moisture still drips out – this is called minimum conductance or gmin. Scientists measured gmin in 101 different plant species, ranging from ferns to flowering trees, and found

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Apr 18 2026WEATHER

Snow in Rhode Island: When It Happens and How Rare

Rhode Island’s weather can surprise people in spring, especially when it comes to snow. The last winter was busy with two heavy storms that hit the state in January and February, forcing residents to use shovels. A late‑season snow event is very unlikely now, but the state has seen snowfall in

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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Oil & Gas Firms Gain Court Edge Over Louisiana Coastal Lawsuits

The Supreme Court has granted a procedural win to major oil and gas companies, allowing them to move their environmental lawsuits from state to federal court. The decision comes after a Louisiana jury ordered Chevron to pay over $740 million for damage to the state’s coast, a case that has been part

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Judge Says Bayer’s Claim Against J&J Is Unfounded

In a recent ruling, a federal judge in Manhattan denied Bayer’s attempt to stop Johnson & Johnson from advertising its prostate‑cancer drug, Erleada. The court said Bayer had not shown it was likely to win the case over J&J’s marketing, which claimed Erleada cuts death risk by about half compared to

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Race and Health: A California Woman’s Legal Fight

A woman in California has filed a lawsuit against the Pasadena Public Health Department, its director, and two other agencies after being turned away from a state program that helps Black infants. The lawsuit claims the denial was because she is not Black, violating equal‑rights laws. The plaintiff

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Progressives Gain Power in Cherry Hill Election

A recent court decision has shifted the political balance in Cherry Hill, giving a trio of progressive candidates new influence over local party decisions. The appeal court overturned an earlier ruling that had changed the outcome of a June primary, allowing the three winners to choose 71 of the 74

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