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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Justice Sotomayor questions why similar cases get different outcomes

The Supreme Court recently decided not to revisit a Louisiana murder case where James Skinner claims prosecutors hid important evidence. Skinner, convicted in 2001, argues his situation closely matches another case from 2016. In that earlier case, the same court overturned a similar conviction becau

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Kerosene’s comeback shows how global tensions mess with daily life

In India, kerosene used to be the fuel of frustration. Families used it not because they liked the smell but because it was cheap and easy to find. Many households relied on it for tasks like heating water, especially in places where modern gas wasn’t an option. But kerosene had a dark side too. The

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Louisiana’s Coastal Science: A Tale of Money, Data and Politics

The state has poured more than $21 billion into a plan that aims to protect its shoreline. That money has funded research and engineering work that ranks among the world’s best in understanding how to save coastlines from erosion, sea‑level rise and industrial damage. Yet the people who should us

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Doctors’ Need to Feel Connected: Why It Matters for Burnout and Retention

Doctors often work long hours, deal with high pressure, and face emotional strain. Yet many do not know how often they truly feel part of a team or that their workplace cares about them. A strong feeling of belonging can shape health, happiness, and how people behave at work. It also influences whet

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Celebrating 90 Years of Biophysics in Brazil

The Brazilian Biophysical Society has guided the field for almost a century. Since 1936 it has linked scientists, students and institutions through workshops, meetings, and conferences. These gatherings have built a strong reputation for biophysics across Brazil and the wider Latin American region.

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Mar 29 2026SCIENCE

Warm March Triggers Early Frog Calls, But Some Falter

The spring of 2024 brought an odd burst of heat in March, a “false spring, ” before the air turned icy again. Researchers used silent recorders to track how four frog and toad species began calling in the wild from 2022 to 2025. The species studied were the boreal chorus frog, spring peeper, wood fr

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Mar 28 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Faith: Churches, Coins and Controversy

In Nashville, a couple named Todd and Janet Gatewood started a radio show that mixes religion with digital money. They see falling prices as a chance to buy more bitcoin. Some Christian leaders and entrepreneurs are pushing the idea that cryptocurrencies can help believers invest, worship or even fi

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Mar 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Secure Talk: How Encryption Became the Core of Modern Business

In today’s world, keeping messages safe is not just a technical side‑kick; it’s the backbone that lets companies stay legal, keep customers happy, and run without hiccups. Once, encryption lived in dusty manuals and only came alive when a policy slipped through the cracks. That quiet era ended a

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Mar 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Disney’s Magic Comes to Mackay: A Look Behind the Curtain

Mackay, a city in Queensland, is getting ready for a big event this December. A traveling exhibition celebrating Disney’s 100-year history will open at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre. Visitors won’t just see famous characters—they’ll get a close-up look at rarely shown items, like cost

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Russian Man Sentenced After Trump Son Calls Police

"A 22‑year‑old Russian named Matvei Rumiantsev was handed a four‑year jail term in London after he beat a woman who had been dating him for months. The incident happened while the victim was on a video call with Barron Trump, the youngest son of former U. S. President Donald Trump. Barron saw the at

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