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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tension Continues

The global oil benchmark, Brent crude, climbed 4 % to about $109 a barrel for July delivery. Before the conflict in Iran, this grade traded near $72 a barrel. U. S. West Texas Intermediate also jumped more than 4 % to just above $104 a barrel for June delivery. Investors watch the Strait of Ho

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Apr 29 2026SCIENCE

Mapping the Nose: A Hidden Pattern Revealed

Scientists have spent decades charting how our eyes, ears and skin send signals to the brain. The nose, with its thousands of scent sensors, seemed a chaotic maze. Most researchers thought the receptors were scattered randomly. Two research groups changed that view. They used DNA sequencin

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Apr 29 2026OPINION

Political Violence in America: A New Threat or a Familiar Pattern?

"The latest attempt on the life of President Trump has sparked a debate about whether the United States is entering a dangerous era of political violence. A conversation with a government professor who studies violent acts reveals that this incident is not an isolated one; last year saw the killings

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Red Sox Shake‑Up: A New Coach, a New Vision

The Boston Red Sox made headlines last week when they let go of manager Alex Cora and several key coaches, a move that surprised many but was not a shock to those who know the front office. Craig Breslow, the team’s chief baseball officer and a former left‑handed reliever, has been in charge for thr

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Apr 29 2026SCIENCE

Brain Gene Patterns Reveal Shared and Unique Paths in Parkinson‑Like Diseases

A new study examined the gene activity in nearly a thousand brain samples from people who had died with Parkinson’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, Alzheimer’s disease or no brain disease. The researchers used a

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Support for new parents shouldn't leave the family behind

Most mental health programs for new mothers focus only on them. But when a mother struggles, the whole family feels it. Partners and other family members often don't know how to help or what to expect. That's why one team tried something different. They created a short online session just for the pe

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Managing swelling risks: new hope for rare disease patients

Hereditary angioedema, or HAE, is a genetic condition that causes sudden, painful swelling under the skin or in the lining of the body's organs. These unpredictable flare-ups can block airways or cause severe stomach pain, making everyday activities dangerous. Scientists used to struggle to keep the

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Apr 28 2026SPORTS

A Big Day for Geneseo Softball

The morning began with a buzz of excitement in the Geneseo high school gym. Students and families filled the stands, ready to cheer on their teammates. The softball team had worked hard all season, practicing late after school and in the evenings. Their coach praised their teamwork and focu

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Apr 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Agents Build Code Together—Open‑Source Tool Lets Anyone Suggest Features

Warp has made its core product public, giving developers a new way to build software with cloud agents. The tool is called an Agentic Development Environment, or ADE for short. It lets people from any background propose changes and then watch intelligent agents write the code. The whole proces

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Supporting the Next Wave of Game Creators

Tokyo Game Show is building a spot for small teams and solo creators to shine. A new round of sponsors has stepped up to help indie developers show off their work without heavy costs. Nine companies from different corners of the business world—from big names like Nintendo to smaller groups like Amak

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