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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

Why Maryland just blocked a big ICE detention plan

A federal judge just put the brakes on a new ICE detention center in Maryland. The state says the project ignored basic environmental rules from the start. Officials claim the agencies skipped key steps like studying how the facility would affect local water and air quality. They also didn’t talk to

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Apr 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Big Tech\'s Latest Project Raises Health Concerns in Memphis Neighborhood

A major tech company wants to build a huge data center near Memphis, Tennessee, using 27 gas turbines to power its operations. The problem? They haven\'t gotten the proper air quality permits, and critics say this could harm the health of people living nearby. The NAACP is now taking legal action, a

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Instagram Clicks with Smart Words

A recent survey looked at how the words in Japanese Instagram ads affect how many people click on them. The researchers pulled 21, 692 ads from the Meta Marketing API between July 2021 and June 2023. They measured click‑through rate (CTR) by dividing link clicks by the number of times an ad was show

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Apr 15 2026SCIENCE

How to Test Protein Similarity with Better Limits

Scientists use a method called hydrogen/deuterium exchange mass spectrometry to study how proteins fold. When comparing two drug versions, they need a test that shows the samples are almost identical, not just different. A new approach called TOST uses two one‑sided tests to set limits of acce

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Apr 15 2026CELEBRITIES

Former Assistant Takes Sterns to Court Over Workplace Claims

A former employee of Howard and Beth Stern has filed a new lawsuit against the radio duo, demanding at least $2. 5 million in damages and an order to void a non‑disclosure agreement she says was never signed. The plaintiff, Leslie Kuhn, first joined the team as an office manager in September 2022

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Apr 15 2026HEALTH

Understanding Why Kids Hurt Themselves

Recent research has taken a close look at why young people sometimes harm themselves without intending to die. The study pulls together findings from many different countries to spot patterns and risks that may lead to this behavior. By spotting these warning signs, doctors and teachers can step in

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Credo’s New Chip Deal Boosts Stock and Future Growth

Credo Technology Group Holding has announced a $750 million purchase of DustPhotonics, a maker of silicon photonics chips that fit inside optical transceivers. This move gives Credo an all‑in‑one solution from the base chip to system integration, cutting out middle steps and lowering costs. The deal

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Apr 15 2026OPINION

Masa‑Brownie Strawberry Shortcake

In spring, Arkansas turns into a berry field. Fresh strawberries appear everywhere, from breakfast bowls to lunch salads and evening desserts. The author enjoys them in many ways, often mixing fruit with a simple pastry or sweet topping to create what they call “shortcake. ” A basic version uses str

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

CPS Drops Equity Leader, Sparks Community Outcry

Columbia Public Schools decided not to renew the contract of Carla London, the district’s chief equity officer. The board met in a closed session and voted 6‑1 against the renewal, with only Alvin Cobbins opposing. London has served for over a decade, starting as director of student services and lat

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Apr 15 2026CRIME

A Tragic Trip in Tanzania: A Couple, a Hotel Room, and Unanswered Questions

A 31‑year‑old woman named Ashly Robinson, who went by “Ashlee Jenae, ” was found dead in a hotel room in Tanzania last week. She had been traveling with her boyfriend, Joe McCann, the founder of a crypto company called Asymmetric Financial. Two days before she died, Joe had proposed to her, and phot

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