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Apr 19 2026CRIME

Detecting Hidden Drugs: A New Tool for Crime Scene Investigations

Scientists have developed a faster way to spot dangerous drugs at crime scenes. Amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS), like meth and ecstasy, are a big problem worldwide. They harm people's health and create safety risks. Finding these drugs in messy samples is tricky. Crime scene samples often contain

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Turkey Warns of Harm if U. S. Pulls Out of European Security Plans

Turkey’s foreign minister said the United States might pull out of Europe’s security framework, and that could cause big problems for the continent. He spoke at a meeting in Antalya but did not give details of what is being discussed. The main point was that any U. S. exit, even a partial one, would

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Intel’s 14‑Nanometer Leap: New Big Names in the Works

Intel is preparing to welcome several top tech firms to its foundry line by year‑end, thanks to the rapid progress of its 14‑nanometer (14A) process. The move is part of Intel’s strategy to focus the 14A node on external customers, a shift from its earlier 18‑nanometer technology that was more inter

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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

Kids Take Charge: First Lowcountry Children’s Business Fair

A recent fair in North Charleston let a group of young entrepreneurs show off their own businesses. Twenty-one kids set up booths in Park Circle, selling homemade treats, 3D‑printed items and handmade bracelets. After each child made a sale, they rang a bell to celebrate their success. Volunteers ju

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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 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 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

Three Democrats Debate While Fundraising Grows for Downing

In Helena, the three challengers to incumbent Troy Downing sat down for their first debate. The tone was calm, and the candidates often agreed more than they disagreed. Downing’s campaign has raised a lot of money, showing strong support. The Democrats are finding it harder to match that fina

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Cold Weather Races Show How Climate Affects Running

The 2025 marathon in Boston was a shock to many. While the legendary 1976 race saw temperatures near 100°F and nearly half the runners quit, this year’s event started in the upper 30s to low 40s and climbed to about 50°F. Only a tiny fraction, 1. 5 percent of the 28, 854 starters, failed to finish.

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

New Hall at Tennessee Named for Former President Randy Boyd

The newest addition to the University of Tennessee’s campus is a massive business school building that will carry the name of its former president, Randy Boyd. The structure, which will be the largest on campus, has just hit its highest point in construction during a topping‑out ceremony. Duri

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