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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

When Loyalty Isn't Enough

Politics often runs on loyalty, but not all loyalties last forever. The recent firing of a top official highlights a harsh truth: blind loyalty to power doesn’t guarantee job security. This official, known for defending the administration’s controversial moves, found herself out of work not because

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Tracking Malaria Treatment: New Ways to Spot Resistance Faster

Health workers in Africa face a tough challenge: malaria parasites are changing, making some common treatments less effective. For nearly 20 years, doctors have relied on a method called therapeutic efficacy studies (TES) to check if drugs still work. But this approach has become slow and complicate

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The squeeze on musicians: why touring is getting harder and who’s really to blame

The fight over Live Nation isn’t just about one big company. It’s about whether the whole system that puts artists on stage is stacked against the people making the music. For years, bands have watched ticket prices climb while their own earnings from each show shrink. When Tigers Jaw’s Ben Walsh sa

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

EU Countries Push for Fair Energy Profit Rules

Five European countries want energy giants to share extra profits from high fuel costs. Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria signed a letter asking the EU to tax sudden gains made by energy firms. The push comes as rising oil prices from Middle East tensions squeeze household budgets. The mi

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Mitski's concerts shine a spotlight on a high school tied to Hollywood's past

A five-night concert series at Hollywood High School just ended with Mitski wrapping up her stay, adding to a small but notable tradition of pop stars performing in the school's auditorium. While big names like Elvis Costello and Morrissey have played there before, this residency highlights how deep

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

FBI’s Crime Fight: Big Numbers, Big Questions

The FBI’s recent numbers show a sharp rise in arrests under the current administration. Over 67, 000 people were arrested in 2025—nearly three times the previous year’s total. Officials credit this to more agents in the field and stronger ties with local police. Violent crime rates in big cities hit

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Apr 04 2026SCIENCE

Sticky Sponge That Works Even When Blood Won’t Clot

Scientists have created a new type of sponge that sticks strongly to wet tissue and stops bleeding even when patients take blood‑thinning drugs. The trick is coating one side of a gelatin sponge with a special polymer called PANS, which contains NHS ester groups. These groups form strong bonds—bo

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Apr 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Massachusetts Shares 27, 000 Devices to Boost Digital Access

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Broadband Institute has rolled out nearly 27, 000 internet‑enabled gadgets through its Connected and Online Program. The effort includes a distribution of 1, 000 devices to six community groups in Agawam, Holyoke and Longmeadow. In Hampshire County, ei

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Apr 04 2026CRIME

Bullet Test Says Nothing New About Charlie Kirk’s Murder

A recent court filing in Utah has sparked headlines that a ballistics test “clears” the suspect, Tyler Robinson, in Charlie Kirk’s death. The filing notes that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives could not link a bullet fragment found in Kirk’s body to the rifle alleged to belong

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

A New Animal Abuse List: California’s Idea to Stop Cruelty

California lawmakers are thinking about a new online list that would name people who have been found guilty of serious animal cruelty. The idea is to give shelters, rescue groups and everyday citizens a way to spot people who might still harm animals. The plan would share details like the offender’s

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