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Nuclear war vs. science: which will end humanity first?

April 29, 2026

Scientists often chase big ideas—like finding a perfect theory to explain the universe. One physicist, now famous for a $3 million prize, thinks humans might never reach that finish line. Why? Because nuclear war could finish us first. This isn’t just guesswork. The same person helped solve a major

environment

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

When Leaders Play Crowns: A Clash of Symbols and Power

April 29, 2026

The scene at the White House on that April afternoon looked like a scene from another era. Donald Trump and King Charles stood together, both men framed by the weight of history and the absurdity of the moment. Trump, ever fond of grand gestures, mused about how their ancestors would react to seeing

politics

Hungary’s New Leader Seeks to Fix Ties With Ukraine Over Minority Issues

April 29, 2026

Hungary’s freshly elected prime minister, Péter Magyar, wants to sit down with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in western Ukraine to talk about the rights of ethnic Hungarians living there. Magyar, who just took office after beating Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, isn’t as hostile to Ukraine as

politics

Money moves blocked in Hungary linked to Orban’s team

April 29, 2026

Hungary’s tax office has put the brakes on large overseas transfers tied to allies of a powerful outgoing official. The person making the claim, set to take over soon, posted a video online saying billions in forints—millions in dollars—were frozen because officials suspect laundering. No proof was

politics

School Chief Gets Fresh Contract Amid Questions

April 29, 2026

The Atlantic City school board is about to vote on renewing Superintendent La'Quetta Small's contract for another five years. This move comes even as critics wonder why she was cleared of past allegations just as the new deal is being discussed. Some see a pattern here: when problems arise, the resp

crypto

A musician's crypto loss shows why digital wallets need better protection

April 29, 2026

Popular blues-rap artist G. Love trusted the wrong app after his computer broke. He searched the Apple App Store for the Ledger wallet software he'd used before, downloaded what looked identical, and entered his 12-word seed phrase to restore access. Seconds later, $430, 000 in Bitcoin and Ethereum

sports

The Lakers face a playoff reality check against the Rockets

April 29, 2026

This NBA playoff series just flipped from predictable to wild in a matter of weeks. The Lakers entered the first round with more questions than answers, only to stumble into a 3-1 lead against Houston like a team that hadn’t even planned to show up. But here’s the thing about this season: the script

sports

Luka Doncic's return could change the Lakers' playoff fate

April 29, 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers face a crucial Game 5 against Houston Rockets with their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. After blowing a 3-0 lead, they now need to win twice to avoid an unprecedented comeback. Luka Doncic remains sidelined with a hamstring injury since early April, but new movement drills

politics

Trump’s Bible moment: What does it really mean?

April 29, 2026

On April 7, a single tweet from a top leader sent shockwaves worldwide. The message warned of total destruction if a vital shipping lane wasn’t reopened by sunset. Hours later, the threat vanished as quickly as it appeared, leaving many to wonder about the real stakes. That same afternoon, the lead