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Why plants matter more than you think

April 29, 2026

The Missouri Botanical Garden wasn’t always a global leader in plant science. When Peter Raven took over in 1971, it was just a pretty garden with a few researchers. But Raven saw something bigger: plants weren’t just decorations—they were the foundation of life. Two-thirds of Earth’s species live i

politics

Former NIH Officer Charged Over COVID Record Missteps

April 28, 2026

A grand jury in Maryland has brought charges against David Mor — a senior figure at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the height of the pandemic. The case centers on alleged attempts to hide and alter federal records from April 2020 through December 2022, including dat

health

Sam Neill's Surprise Cure: From Chemo to CAR T-Cell Therapy

April 28, 2026

Sam Neill, the well‑known actor, recently revealed that he is now cancer‑free after a new medical approach helped him survive. He had been battling angioimmunoblastic T‑cell lymphoma for about five years, first discovered during a tour for “Jurassic World Dominion. ” While undergoing standard

celebrities

Bowie’s 1976 border trouble and the music world’s pushback against hate

April 28, 2026

In 1976, David Bowie got pulled into a bizarre border drama while riding a train near Russia and Poland. Authorities stopped him, searched his belongings, and found items linked to Nazi symbols. He was held briefly and let go without extra trouble, but the moment quickly became part of his wild 1970

politics

All Science Voices Cut Short by Trump Administration

April 27, 2026

The National Science Board, which guides the National Science Foundation and advises the President and Congress on science matters, was suddenly emptied. On a Friday, 22 board members received an email that simply said their positions were terminated “effective immediately. ” The message came from t

politics

A Call for Action: Why Waiting on Social Security Is a Gift to Chaos

April 27, 2026

In the early 1990s, a small Connecticut town promised growth and community. Instead it lingered on the edge of possibility, waiting for investment and leadership that never arrived. A recent gathering of advocates, lawyers, and Social Security users echoed the same refrain: “We’re treading water. Ou

crime

Crypto Kidnappings in France: A Question of Data Theft

April 27, 2026

Pavel Durov, the person behind Telegram, has claimed that French tax officials are handing over personal information about people who own cryptocurrencies to criminals. He says these data leaks have helped thieves target wealthy crypto owners for ransom attacks. The accusations come after France re

entertainment

Kidman Overcomes Flu to Deliver a Wrestling‑Style Performance

April 27, 2026

Nicole Kidman faced the flu while filming her role on “Margo’s Got Money Troubles. ” The actress appeared as a wrestler named Lace, joining a large set that mimicked a fan convention. Her co‑star Nick Offerman shared how the production had to adjust when news arrived that Kidman was ill. Th

celebrities

When exes stay friends: How Hollywood couples are redefining relationships

April 27, 2026

It’s not your usual Hollywood story. When two people get divorced, you’d expect fireworks—tabloids, grudges, maybe even a dramatic court battle. But a growing number of celebrities are proving that separation doesn’t have to mean the end of a good relationship. Jennifer Aniston liked her ex-husband

opinion

A Week of Big Ideas and Bigger Questions

April 27, 2026

This week, a cartoonist took on some of the year’s most heated topics in a way that got people talking. From Utah’s past to global power struggles, the sketches didn’t shy away from tough themes. One drawing revisited an old story—David and Goliath—but with a modern twist, asking why small voices st