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Genes at Work: When DNA Decides Your Future

June 29, 2026

Your genes might tell a story about your health risks, but should they decide your job, insurance costs, or legal rights? That’s the question behind genetic discrimination, a growing concern in places like offices, courtrooms, and insurance offices. Even though genes aren’t a choice, some people fac

environment

Chicago’s birds need a smarter city design

June 29, 2026

Chicago sits right in the path of one of North America’s busiest bird highways—the Mississippi Flyway. Millions of birds zoom through every season, but the city’s glass towers turn clear days into death traps. One spring night in 2023, close to 1, 000 birds crashed into McCormick Place’s reflective

health

How Moving Homes Helps Rural Families Use Healthcare More

June 29, 2026

In many parts of the world, people with low incomes struggle to get medical care when they need it. China tried a big experiment to fix this by moving families from poor rural areas to places with better services. The plan worked by giving people new homes closer to clinics and hospitals. Researche

entertainment

A Detective on a Small Island: Why This Setting Changes Everything

June 29, 2026

Catalina Island isn’t your typical crime scene. Instead of flashing lights and crowded streets, this place runs on whispers and unspoken rules. Sergeant Stilwell knows big-city chaos—like Los Angeles—where cases pile up fast and everyone keeps their distance. But on Catalina, things work differently

environment

New Jersey's water future: Why big tech hubs need careful planning

June 29, 2026

New Jersey relies heavily on clean water from places like the Highlands and Pinelands regions. These areas act like giant filters, cleaning rainwater that eventually becomes drinking water for millions. But now, large tech facilities that store and process digital data are popping up, and they need

technology

When Crypto Goes Dark, Scammers Want Your Panic

June 29, 2026

People lose sleep over forgotten passwords. But when that password stands between someone and thousands of dollars, desperation can cloud judgment fast. Scammers know this. They don’t need to crack encryption or break into systems. Instead, they wait for the moment panic sets in and offer a quick fi

environment

Nutrients in the Soil: What’s Really Moving Through the Land and Your Food

June 29, 2026

In a remote part of China’s highlands, scientists dug deep to understand why some nutrients are hard to find in the soil—and what that means for the people and animals living there. Three key elements—selenium, zinc, and iodine—are tiny but vital for health. Yet, their journey from dirt to dinner is

sports

How a local teen became one of wrestling’s most trusted voices in the ring

June 29, 2026

A small toy event in New Jersey holds a surprising connection to pro wrestling history. Back in the 1970s, a young worker at Farpoint Toys & Collectibles helped his uncle—future WWE legend Mike Chioda—get a job scoring drinks at a bar where the 7-foot-tall Andre the Giant often stopped by. That earl

opinion

Why School Facilities Aren’t Public Gyms

June 29, 2026

Public schools get their funding from local taxes, but that doesn’t mean their playgrounds and tracks should be open all day for anyone to use. School districts like Albuquerque Public Schools have one main job: teaching kids. That’s why gyms and fields are built first for students, not for joggers

religion

Building Bridges: How a New Model Could Shape Spiritual Support in Turkey

June 29, 2026

Over the last twenty years, spiritual support in Turkey has become normal in many places you wouldn’t expect—hospitals, prisons, old people’s homes, even disaster zones. Yet, unlike medical treatments or therapy, this support often lacks a clear rulebook. A new idea could change that by connecting h