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Peace Voice in Cameroon: A Pope’s Call for Unity

April 17, 2026

A pope visited the western city of Bamenda in Cameroon, a place where people have lived through years of fighting. The crowd welcomed him with music and cheers, showing how much hope he represents for many. During his stay, the pope spoke at a cathedral that had been given to him by local leaders.

religion

Evangelicals Face a Moral Crossroads Over Immigration

April 17, 2026

The debate is heating up inside churches across the nation. Many believers wonder whether backing strict immigration rules matches their faith’s teachings about compassion and justice. Some leaders point to biblical passages that speak of war or judgment, using them to support the current policy.

health

Older Hearts Meet Digital Care: Who Gets In, How They Use It, and Fairness

April 17, 2026

Older people with heart failure are increasingly turning to digital tools like apps, wearables, and online programs for help. A recent review looked at how well these tools are tested in real life, especially focusing on who actually participates in the studies and whether everyone gets a fair chanc

environment

Citizen‑Science Photos Turn a Field into a Living Timeline

April 17, 2026

In a quiet corner of Longmeadow, a simple wooden post now doubles as a window into the past and future of a wildlife refuge. A sign invites hikers to snap a picture with their phones, send it by email, and instantly add a new frame to a growing archive that tracks the area’s changes since 2020. T

opinion

Fear at School: Kids Want a Safe Learning Space

April 17, 2026

Students in Ohio are saying it loud and clear: they want to learn without worry. When kids feel unsafe, their focus on math, history or science fades. A recent roundup shows over 280 people were taken by ICE in Central Ohio during a single week, stirring fear in towns like Springfield where many Hai

entertainment

A Quiet Turn: How a Hospital Baby Changed One Doctor’s Fate

April 17, 2026

The finale of the second season ends on a surprisingly gentle note, with Dr. Robby holding an abandoned infant named Baby Jane Doe. Rather than a dramatic rescue from a ledge, the episode closes with Robby talking to the baby about his own childhood abandonment and the bright possibilities that stil

technology

Robots Help Old Hong Kong Residents Get Their Things Back

April 17, 2026

The fire that shook Tai Po last November left a high‑rise block in ruins and 168 people dead. Now, four months later, residents are trying to recover what they can from the wreckage. Fanny Mok, 59, has lived on the 13th floor for three decades. The blaze destroyed her home and forced her to stay

health

Healthy Plant Foods and Liver Health in a Diverse Community

April 17, 2026

The liver can get stuck with fat when people have certain health problems, a condition once called fatty liver disease but now named metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This illness is rising worldwide and doctors have only a few good ways to treat it. \\ Research sho

entertainment

K‑Drama Boom: How Netflix Sparked a Global Love Affair

April 17, 2026

Netflix’s newest hit, Bloodhounds season two, drew 7. 4 million viewers last week and became the biggest non‑English show on the platform, landing it third overall. That success is part of a larger trend: Korean dramas now occupy three spots in the top ten non‑English programs on Netflix, and all of

religion

Pope Leo speaks out against global leaders fueling chaos, while Cameroon takes a temporary step toward peace

April 17, 2026

During a trip across Africa, Pope Leo XIV didn’t hold back. In Cameroon, he called out leaders who use power to destroy instead of build. He didn’t name names, but his message was sharp: powerful figures twist faith and turn wealth into weapons. In Bamenda, a city caught in years of unrest, he point