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Congress Doubles Down on War, Beef Prices Stay Stuck, and Lana Del Rey Lands Bond

Apr 16, 2026

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Congress Doubles Down on War, Beef Prices Stay Stuck, and Lana Del Rey Lands Bond

Congress is firmly backing Trump’s Iran war strategy across both chambers, locking in his authority even as a ceasefire takes hold. At the same time, beef prices are staying high despite supply efforts, while Lana Del Rey steps into the spotlight with a long-awaited Bond theme.

Ceasefire Holds but Questions Grow, Drug Costs Shut Patients Out, and Curry Turns the Game

Apr 16, 2026

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7 min read

Ceasefire Holds but Questions Grow, Drug Costs Shut Patients Out, and Curry Turns the Game

A fragile ceasefire is holding as new U.S.-Iran talks begin to take shape, but major gaps remain. At the same time, breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs are priced far beyond most patients’ reach, while Stephen Curry delivers a playoff performance that shifts momentum for the Warriors.

Court Rift Spills Publicly, Principal Stops Gunman, and a New Lord of the Rings Saga

Apr 15, 2026

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7 min read

Court Rift Spills Publicly, Principal Stops Gunman, and a New Lord of the Rings Saga

Tensions inside the Supreme Court are spilling into public view, a school principal is being credited with stopping a potential tragedy, and a new wave of star power is building around the next Lord of the Rings series.

Blockade Holds as Talks Begin, Americans Feel the Squeeze, and AI Moves Into Healthcare

Apr 15, 2026

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15 min read

Blockade Holds as Talks Begin, Americans Feel the Squeeze, and AI Moves Into Healthcare

Markets are reacting to rising pressure from a U.S. blockade on Iran even as diplomacy shows signs of life, while many Americans still feel squeezed despite recent tax cuts and a growing number are turning to AI for medical advice as access challenges persist.

Swalwell Scandal Unfolds, Court Halts Deportation Probe, and 7-Eleven Shrinks

Apr 14, 2026

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14 min read

Swalwell Scandal Unfolds, Court Halts Deportation Probe, and 7-Eleven Shrinks

A major political scandal is unfolding in Congress after new allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, while a federal court moves to limit scrutiny of deportation flights and 7-Eleven announces a sweeping closure of hundreds of stores across North America.

Iran Talks Advance, Colorado River Mystery Solved, and Rock Hall Builds Excitement

Apr 14, 2026

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15 min read

Iran Talks Advance, Colorado River Mystery Solved, and Rock Hall Builds Excitement

U.S.-Iran talks show signs of progress as markets react, scientists uncover where the Colorado River’s missing water is going, and the Rock Hall’s newest class strikes a chord with fans worldwide.

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