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Apr 05 2026CRIME

Arson at Czech Drone Factory Spurs International Arrests

A blaze that hit a Czech defense plant last month has led to the arrest of two more people connected to the incident. The fire, which occurred on March 20 in Pardubice, was claimed by a new pro‑Palestinian activist group that said the company was building weapons for Israel. The plant belongs to LPP

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

The Bottle Bill Debate: Who Bears the Cost?

Maine’s bottle bill has kept millions of bottles out of trash for decades. It also built a system where people can return empty containers and get money back. The program costs a lot. Every year the state must collect, sort and process about 850 million containers. That work costs more than $70 mil

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Basketball Star Sends Space‑Shooting Wishes to Lunar Crew

Victor Wembanyama, a rising NBA star from San Antonio, joined a NASA livestream that welcomed the Artemis II astronauts heading to orbit the Moon. He greeted the crew with a friendly “Hello from Victor, ” and added that his interests stretch beyond basketball to include stars, dark matter, and other

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Apr 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

Building Green: How Old Homes Can Be Made Eco‑Friendly

The study looks at ways to make historic buildings in Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia greener. Instead of tearing them down or rebuilding, the researchers test “retrofitting” – adding new materials that come from plants and other renewable sources. First, the team measures how much energy a buildi

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

Oil Flows Hit Snags in Russia After Port Attacks

Russia’s main Baltic Sea ports, Ust-Luga and Primorsk, have been out of action for two weeks straight because of drone strikes that damaged key infrastructure. These ports normally handle most of Russia’s oil exports, but now refineries are scrambling to find backup routes. The attacks, which hit Us

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Judge Blocks Subpoenas Against Fed Chief—What Comes Next?

A federal judge recently refused to reopen a criminal case against Jerome Powell, the head of the U. S. Federal Reserve. The case started after a prosecutor close to former President Trump tried to force Powell out by digging up unrelated complaints. The prosecutors wanted records about renovations

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Apr 04 2026FINANCE

Can states control sports betting in prediction markets?

A battle is heating up between federal regulators and state governments over who controls prediction markets—especially those tied to sports. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently sued three states—Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois—arguing that once these markets operate on feder

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Apr 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

HealthTech Breaches Expose Millions: How Safe Is Your Medical Data?

Tech companies handling healthcare records often become prime targets for hackers because patient data is so valuable. In a recent incident, a firm that helps hospitals check insurance coverage had its systems compromised, letting cybercriminals steal details for nearly 3. 4 million people. The stol

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Apr 04 2026CELEBRITIES

A Hip-Hop Legend Cheers on the Court

Flavor Flav, the iconic figure known for his energetic personality and deep voice, took his spot front and center at the women’s Final Four in Phoenix. Instead of his usual stage presence, he was courtside for the high-stakes matchup between UConn and South Carolina. Sitting right next to Aliyah Bos

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Apr 03 2026EDUCATION

Teenagers and the Hidden Risks of Sports Betting

In Tennessee, a high‑school senior began betting on games after seeing flashy ads that promised easy money. He spent his birthday cash on a single wager and quickly escalated to larger bets, only to find that losses piled up. The experience made him stop and worry about addiction. The problem is wi

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