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Lancet Says No to Senate Testimony on COVID Origins

April 25, 2026

The top medical journal decided it would not give evidence to a U. S. Senate probe about where the COVID‑19 outbreak began. The editor, Richard Horton, told a news event in Barcelona that the journal would not participate in what he called an “administration that has attacked some of the foremost sc

health

Health Insights: Tick Season, AI Misinformation and CDC Leadership

April 25, 2026

Céline Gounder, a senior health editor, shared her observations on several platforms about current public health concerns. On CBS Mornings she explained why hospitals see more patients during the peak of tick season, noting that warmer temperatures and outdoor activities increase exposure to tick

crypto

Potion Alpha Gets a New Owner and Bigger Horizons

April 25, 2026

Potion Alpha, the crypto trading hub with more than 110 000 members, has changed its leadership and plans to grow. A group led by Stratosphere now owns 70 % of the community, with extra money from MacnBTC and other investors. The founder, Gabriele Leyva, will stay on as the main guide for user

weather

Rainy Weekend Ahead for Philadelphia – Will It Help or Hurt the Local Scenery?

April 25, 2026

This weekend, Philadelphia isn’t just expecting rain—it’s bracing for a full-on soaking. After months of dry conditions, the city’s plants and reservoirs are craving water, but the timing couldn’t be worse for outdoor plans. The Azalea Garden Spring Fete, a popular event near the Philadelphia Museum

entertainment

TMZ heads to Washington with flashy moves

April 25, 2026

The arrival of TMZ in Washington isn’t just another entertainment industry takeover—it’s a symptom of how politics and pop culture have blended over time. For years, the city’s power players acted like gatekeepers, keeping out tabloid-style media. But with public trust in Congress at historic lows a

politics

A coach’s political views clash with his new team’s hometown

April 25, 2026

St. Bonaventure basketball’s new general manager came with big sacrifices. Adrian Wojnarowski left a high-paying ESPN job—where he earned seven figures—for a role paying about one percent of his old salary. The move showed serious commitment, but it also introduced a challenge: his outspoken politic

sports

Philly fans face a streaming night of Philly sports and TV chaos

April 25, 2026

Tonight’s Philly sports scene turns into a remote-control nightmare for fans stuck juggling screens. The NFL draft’s second round kicks off at 7 p. m. on ABC, ESPN, and the NFL Network—easy enough to find. But 76ers fans checking out Game 3 of their playoff series against Boston will need Amazon Pri

religion

Music and Faith Collide in Baton Rouge This Weekend

April 25, 2026

This Sunday at 3 p. m. , a free concert at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will bring together musicians from different faiths to celebrate unity. The annual Sounds of CommUNITY event, now in its third decade, started in 1991 as a way to bridge gaps between religious groups through music. Instead o

business

Airport shops keep local names alive but not their original essence

April 25, 2026

Portland’s airport now has two new small shops that borrow names from local businesses. One is called Sheridan Fruit Company, named after a grocery that closed in February after 110 years. The other is Topaz Farm, a nod to a farm on Sauvie Island that reopened in 2020 under a new label. Both shops s

entertainment

Hollywood’s New Block: Fewer Choices, Bigger Bills?

April 24, 2026

Two of the biggest players in movies and TV are teaming up in a deal worth more than most countries’ GDP. Warner Bros. and Paramount, both household names, are merging in an $81 billion takeover. That money could fund a hundred movies—or just one really expensive one. The new giant would control fam