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May 04 2026POLITICS

Wind Projects Stopped: Security Claims Block U. S. Energy Plans

The Trump team has paused many onshore wind farms across the United States, saying that national security could be at risk. About 165 projects on private land are stuck in the approval process, with the Pentagon stepping in to review each one. Some of these sites were already ready for final approva

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May 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Sci-Fi Show That Knew When to Stop

Back in 2016, a Netflix show called Stranger Things became a huge hit. People loved its mix of 1980s nostalgia, kids saving the day, and a mystery that kept viewers hooked. But as seasons passed, the writing got messy, the characters stopped feeling real, and the story grew way too complicated. That

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May 04 2026HEALTH

Finding the brain’s hidden link between epilepsy and waste cleanup

New research digs into how long someone has epilepsy and whether it affects their brain’s waste removal system. Using a special brain scan called DTI-ALPS, scientists measured how efficiently fluid moves through the brain’s tiny cleaning tunnels. They found that the longer epilepsy lasts, the more t

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May 04 2026HEALTH

Big Data Tools in Surgery: What Works and What Doesn't

Researchers often turn to large health databases to study surgical outcomes. One popular option is TriNetX, a platform that collects real-world medical data. But can it really help answer key questions about surgeries? The short answer is yes—but only if used carefully. TriNetX pulls patient record

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May 04 2026SPORTS

Rockies and Mets game starts early due to weather shift

Weather often changes sports plans without warning. The Rockies and Mets learned this firsthand when their planned Monday night game in Denver got moved to the afternoon. Storms rolling in forced a three-hour shift, pushing the first pitch from 6:40 p. m. to 3:40 p. m. The change came suddenly, anno

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May 04 2026CRIME

Pras Michel’s Prison Time: What It Means for Campaign Finance and Foreign Influence

Pras Michel, known for his work with the Fugees, recently started a 14-year prison sentence at a federal facility in Arizona. His crime? Helping funnel over $120 million from a fugitive Malaysian businessman, Jho Low, into Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. Low, infamous for the 1MDB embezzlem

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May 04 2026HEALTH

How close is too close? The link between city stores and habits

Cities have a way of making almost anything easy to find. Bangkok is no exception, especially when it comes to everyday products like alcohol and cigarettes. Researchers wanted to see if where people live and who they are plays a role in how often they end up buying these items. They looked at how f

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Germany and the US: A tricky dance of diplomacy and military moves

German leaders keep saying they want strong ties with the US, but recent events show how messy things can get when two big allies don’t see eye to eye. The latest bump in the road came when the Americans decided to pull 5, 000 troops out of Germany, their biggest base in Europe. Berlin wasn’t expect

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Top U. S. Diplomat's Visit to Rome: What’s Really Happening?

A high-ranking U. S. official is heading to Italy and the Vatican this week for meetings, according to reports from Italian media. The visit, confirmed by two major newspapers, follows months of heated exchanges between Washington and Rome. Tensions spiked recently when the U. S. president publicly

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May 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

What Folding Phones Actually Work Today?

Folding phones used to feel like a gimmick—expensive, fragile, and more trouble than they were worth. After the first wave of foldables flopped due to weak hinges and dust problems, things have improved. Now, folding phones come in two main styles: small clamshells that fit in your pocket, and big "

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