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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Trump Faces Vaccine Court Showdown

The push for a new U. S. vaccine policy, championed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has hit a snag after a federal judge stopped key parts of the plan two weeks ago. Despite this setback, the Trump administration has not yet filed an appeal, a pause that stands out when compared to how q

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

EU Fines Spark Tension With U. S. Tech Firms

The United States and the European Union have a long‑standing partnership, but one problem keeps popping up: fines. A senior U. S. State Department official said that penalties from the EU are the biggest hurdle in economic talks between the two sides. The focus is on a new rule called the Digital M

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Senate Pushes for Wider Ban on Chinese Cars

A Republican senator announced plans to strengthen a U. S. ban that already stops Chinese car makers from selling passenger vehicles in America. The new bill would close any loopholes, ensuring that no Chinese car, software or partnership could reach U. S. roads. The senator also urged other nations

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Apr 01 2026HEALTH

Fluvoxamine Shows Promise in Lightening Long COVID Fatigue

A recent trial in Brazil explored whether two familiar medicines could ease the persistent tiredness that follows a COVID infection. The study focused on fluvoxamine, an inexpensive antidepressant, and metformin, a common diabetes drug. Researchers randomly assigned nearly 400 adults—each with fatig

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Keeping Young Mormons on the Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints is facing a sharp shift. When the country split into political camps, many people began to see their faith through that same lens. Now, a growing number of younger church members feel that the church’s strong conservative image does not match the

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Apr 01 2026HEALTH

Hospital Care in 19th‑Century Amsterdam: Who Survived and Why

In the mid‑1800s, Amsterdam’s Binnengasthuis hospital was a place where people could seek help or, sometimes, face their final days. Researchers looked closely at patient records from 1856 to 1896 to understand who was admitted and how many survived. The study found that death rates were not as h

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Apr 01 2026RELIGION

Passover: A Call to Look Inward, Not Outward

Passover is often turned into a platform for political debate. Groups from every side add symbols to the seder plate that represent their causes: olives for Palestinian solidarity, oranges for LGBTQ+ rights, fair‑trade chocolate for labor justice, and acorns to honor Native Americans. Some even clai

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Apr 01 2026SPORTS

Phillies’ New Hope: Andrew Painter’s Journey to the Big Leagues

Andrew Painter, a 23‑year‑old pitcher from Pompano Beach, Florida, is set to make his MLB debut for the Philadelphia Phillies. He has spent most of his life on the mound, starting in high school at Calvary Christian Academy. His performance there earned him a spot on the USA Baseball 15U National Te

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Apr 01 2026HEALTH

Older Indians Face Rising Prediabetes Risk

The number of older people in India who have blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet at diabetes level is growing fast. This stage, called prediabetes, can be reversed if people act early. It also signals a higher chance of developing full diabetes or heart problems later on. Res

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Government Plans to Tighten Security for Los Angeles During World Cup

The president announced that the federal government would need to step in during the World Cup held in Los Angeles, stressing a desire to prevent any crime or unrest. He said officials would “force ourselves” onto the city, a phrase that hints at increased federal presence. The comment came as pa

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