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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Genes and Childhood Shape Mental Health in Later Years

Research shows that genes and early life events can set the stage for depression in middle age and beyond. A study found that people with a family history of mood disorders face higher risks if they also grew up with parents battling addiction. The findings suggest that childhood struggles don’t jus

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Apr 18 2026OPINION

How NPR talks about Iran - and why it matters

NPR often calls Iran a "regime" but calls other governments just "governments. " It’s a simple word difference, but it shows how news organizations pick sides. Look at Israel, for example: it holds elections but only for about half its population. Meanwhile, Iran holds real elections across its whol

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

How hospital visits reveal hidden struggles in health and wealth

A study in Athens looked at how money issues, mental health, and overall life quality connect for people visiting a big public hospital. Research focused on patients and their family members at a heart clinic. Most people deal with stress from both personal health problems and financial worries. The

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Apr 18 2026CELEBRITIES

Easy sun-soaked skirts that cost less than jeans

Fashion lovers spend big on summer outfits every year. Instead of splurging, they could just shop long white skirts. In the past few weeks, three public figures showed how to wear the same piece in totally different ways. One looked ready for a concert finale while another looked ready to speak at a

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Posters Pop Up in NYC Over Bezos’ Met Gala Role

Controversy is growing in New York City ahead of the Met Gala, where Jeff Bezos and his wife are leading the event this year. Protest posters have appeared around the Upper East Side, just blocks from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the gala will take place. These signs highlight concerns abou

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Two top researchers leave OpenAI as focus shifts to business AI tools

OpenAI’s latest shake-up shows the company is doubling down on money-making AI rather than flashy research projects. Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles, key figures behind some of OpenAI’s most ambitious but costly ventures, have recently stepped away. Weil previously led efforts to push science forward us

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Apr 18 2026CRYPTO

XRP's Recent Surge: What Traders Really Think About Its Future

XRP has jumped about 10% in just seven days, catching the attention of crypto watchers. This sudden rise has people wondering if it’s just a small bump or the start of something bigger. Some traders point to a pattern called price compression, where an asset’s price gets squeezed into a tight range

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Alabama missed a chance to regulate AI image abuse

Alabama lawmakers had a simple task last session: pass a bill that would stop tech companies from using AI to create and share sexual images of people without their consent. Instead, the bill died in committee, leaving Alabamians—especially women and kids—vulnerable to a growing problem. Right now,

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

California’s Governor Uses PAC Funds to Push His Book Up the Charts

Governor Gavin Newsom’s political team spent over a million and a half dollars to buy most of the copies of his new memoir, pushing it onto the bestseller list. Records show his PAC paid for about 67, 000 out of 97, 400 total copies sold nationwide. That means roughly two out of every three books so

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Apr 17 2026EDUCATION

Discover Fun Learning at the 4‑H Science Hub

The University of Maine’s Extension team is inviting kids and their families to a free, hands‑on gathering at the Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4‑H Science and Engineering Learning Center in Orono. The open house will run from ten a. m. to one p. m. on Saturday, May 2, and no sign‑up is needed. Inside th

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