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15 Gadgets & Pieces Of Tech You Probably Shouldn't Have In Your Home Office

That cheap charger, tiny mouse, or gaming handheld sitting on your desk could be making your work setup worse in ways you probably haven't even noticed yet.

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May 10 • 12:30 PM EDT • Technology • slashgear.com
Farage trying to avoid scrutiny over £5m gift from crypto billionaire, Labour says

Reform’s deputy leader, Richard Tice, seeks to present issue as irrelevant in interview with Laura Kuenssberg

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May 10 • 8:08 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Katie Porter and the politics of double standards

She might have faced sexist scrutiny, but her gubernatorial campaign has also struggled with political weaknesses unrelated to gender..

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May 10 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • sfexaminer.com
Scientists just sent unhackable quantum keys across 120 kilometers

Scientists have taken a major step toward ultra-secure quantum communication by demonstrating a remarkably stable quantum encryption system that worked across more than 120 kilometers of optical fiber. Using tiny semiconductor quantum dots that emit single particles of light on demand, the team achieved one of the highest secure key rates yet for this type of technology while maintaining continuous operation for over six hours without manual adjustments.

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May 9 • 1:24 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
It Seems ‘Destiny 2’ And ‘Marathon’ Cannot Properly Co-Exist At Bungie

It is becoming increasingly clear that it is likely not possible to sustain both Destiny 2 and Marathon within a scaled-down Bungie.

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May 9 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
The hidden atomic gap that could break next-generation computer chips

A major obstacle may be standing in the way of the next generation of ultra-tiny computer chips. Researchers discovered that many promising 2D materials lose their advantages because an invisible atomic-scale gap forms when they are combined with insulating layers. That tiny gap weakens electronic performance and could prevent further miniaturization. The team says new “zipper materials” that lock together more tightly may offer a path forward.

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May 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Ice age humans in China crafted surprisingly advanced stone tools 146,000 years ago

Scientists in China discovered that ancient humans were making surprisingly advanced stone tools during a harsh ice age 146,000 years ago. The tools, created by Homo juluensis, show careful planning and complex thinking rather than simple stone-chipping. Researchers dated the site using tiny calcite crystals inside animal bones, revealing the tools are much older than expected. The discovery challenges the idea that human creativity only thrives in easy, prosperous times.

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May 9 • 6:24 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Clever kid builds phone charger powered by pet hamster

The YouTuber turned a rodent's exercise wheel into a tiny turbine.

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May 8 • 2:49 PM EDT • Science • popsci.com
Boox’s new page-turning e-reader remote is a tiny two-button keyboard

The Tappy can be used to flip pages, skip tracks, or doomscroll without having to touch your device.

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May 8 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Marathon and Destiny developer Bungie underperformed last year, causing a $765 million impairment loss for PlayStation

Marathon and Destiny 2 continue to be a loss leader for Bungie and PlayStation.

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May 8 • 8:34 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
A couple lives in 527-square-foot tiny house; it saves them money

Jessica Rust and her husband bought a tiny home outside New Orleans for $37,500. Thirteen years later, they love the financial freedom it gives them.

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May 8 • 7:48 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Scientists make stunning discovery that could change our understanding of the Universe

Scientists may have uncovered a surprising secret behind why life exists at all. A new study suggests that the Universe’s fundamental constants — the deep physical rules that govern everything from atoms to stars — appear to sit within an incredibly narrow “sweet spot” that allows liquids to flow properly inside living cells. Even tiny shifts in these constants could make blood too thick, water too sticky, or cellular motion impossible, potentially wiping out life as we know it.

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May 7 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
GOP Senator’s Health Reveal Proves Trump, 79, Can’t Hide Much Longer

This is a moment of intensified scrutiny over aging politicians and their health conditions. What are voters going to do about it?

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May 7 • 6:42 PM EDT • Health • thedailybeast.com
Longwood Falls to North Alabama in UTR Sports NIT Championship Semifinals, 4-2

ROME, Ga. — The Longwood men's tennis team saw its season come to a close with a 4-2 loss to North Alabama in the semifinals of the 2026 UTR Sports NIT Championship at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College on Thursday.

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May 7 • 3:29 PM EDT • Sports • bigsouthsports.com
Surprising Signs of an Atmosphere Around a Tiny World, Billions of Miles Away

A gradual dimming and brightening when a star passed behind it suggested the mini-Pluto was wrapped in a thin layer of air.

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May 7 • 10:41 AM EDT • Science • nytimes.com
Susan Collins Says She Has Long Had a Benign Tremor

The Republican senator from Maine, running for re-election at age 73 in one of this year’s top Senate races, made the disclosure after mounting online scrutiny on the left.

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May 6 • 9:57 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Pennsylvania seeks stricter oversight on prediction markets, youth sports betting

These days, you can literally place a bet on anything. But that is drawing closer scrutiny from gambling regulators.Casinos, like the new Happy Valley Casino in

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May 6 • 6:40 PM EDT • Sports • wjactv.com
What doctors know about how the Andes hantavirus spreads

In 2018, health authorities in southern Argentina were scrambling, trying to understand what had caused nearly three dozen people in the tiny village of Epuyen to fall gravely ill. By the end of the outbreak, 11 of them had died.

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May 6 • 4:58 PM EDT • Health • cnn.com
3 execs explain the upside and downside of managing tiny teams

Three founders of lean AI startups shared with Business Insider their takeaways from managing tiny AI-driven teams.

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May 5 • 4:43 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
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Xperia 1 VIII listed on Amazon: Release date, specs, colors, sky-high price revealed; WH1000XM6 headphones with pre-orders

A massive leak on Amazon UK and Germany has revealed the Sony Xperia 1 VIII ahead of schedule. The listings detail a June 26 release date, new colors, 6.5-inch 120Hz OLED display, a new telephoto lens, and a launch bundle. With prices starting at £1,728, Sony's next flagship faces scrutiny over a significant price hike compared to the Xperia 1 VII.

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May 5 • 11:28 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Scientists connect “time crystal” to real device in quantum breakthrough

A strange kind of matter that “ticks” forever without energy input has just taken a major leap toward real-world use. Known as a time crystal, this quantum system repeats its motion endlessly—like a clock that never winds down—and scientists have now managed to connect it to an external device for the first time. By linking the time crystal to a tiny mechanical oscillator, researchers showed they can actually control its behavior, opening the door to powerful new technologies.

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May 5 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
This tiny outer Solar System world has an atmosphere. It shouldn’t

Astronomers have spotted something surprising in the far outer Solar System—a faint, short-lived atmosphere clinging to a tiny icy world that shouldn’t be able to hold one at all. The object, called 2002 XV93, is far smaller than Pluto, yet observations during a rare stellar alignment revealed its presence through a subtle dimming of starlight. Even more puzzling, calculations suggest this atmosphere should vanish within about 1,000 years unless it’s constantly being replenished.

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May 5 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Live Results: Ohio state primaries

Ohio is expected to play a high-profile role in the midterm elections.

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May 5 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Bad news for OpenClaw stans: Apple’s Mac Mini now starts at $799

: The tiny desktop is no longer Apple's most affordable computer

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May 4 • 5:46 PM EDT • Technology • theregister.com
Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

Just 300 miles or so across, this mini Pluto is thought to be the solar system's smallest object.

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May 4 • 5:32 PM EDT • Science • pbs.org
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Who is Howard Lutnick and what’s his connection to Jeffrey Epstein?

The extent of Lutnick’s relationship with Epstein came under heavy scrutiny after he gave contradictory statements about his ties to the disgraced financier.

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May 4 • 4:00 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
THE WEEK OF MAY 4, 2026

- House appropriators reject deepest science cuts - Former NSB and NSF leaders pen letter - Golden Dome budget draws scrutiny

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May 4 • 1:23 PM EDT • Science • aip.org
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Scientists Found An 'Impossible' Atmosphere on A Tiny World Beyond Neptune

How did it get there?

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May 4 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
A small object past Pluto may have a thin atmosphere

A brief stellar eclipse suggests the tiny 2002 XV93 has a thin atmosphere — a first for any solar system body farther from the sun than Pluto.

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May 4 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencenews.org
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Dr. John Carter, an Ear, Nose, and Throat physician and chair of Otolaryngology at Ochsner Medical Center, holds a tiny scope used to examine breathing passages on infants on Monday,

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May 4 • 10:15 AM EDT • Health • nola.com
An 8-year-old boy's backyard discovery literally changed science forever

One summer day, 8-year-old Hugo Deans spotted a cluster of tiny, BB-sized spheres (galls) near an ant nest in his backyard.

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May 3 • 11:52 AM EDT • Science • earth.com
This tiny, magnetic e-reader could stop you from doomscrolling

The Xteink X3 is a delightfully tiny, MagSafe-compatible e-ink reader that attaches to the back of your phone like a Pop Socket.

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May 3 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Physicists just found a tiny flaw in time itself

Physicists are rethinking one of quantum mechanics’ biggest puzzles: how fuzzy possibilities become definite reality. New research suggests that spontaneous “collapse” processes—possibly linked to gravity—could subtly blur time itself. This wouldn’t affect clocks we use today, but it reveals a hidden limit to how precise time can ever be. The findings open a new path toward uniting quantum physics with gravity.

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May 3 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Polanski takes combative approach as Greens enter media spotlight

From legitimate scrutiny to lurid scare stories, the Green party’s rise has brought a sudden spike in attention

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May 3 • 1:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Scientists built a memory chip that breaks the rules of miniaturization

A new kind of memory device may finally solve the problem of overheating and battery drain in electronics. By shrinking components to an extreme scale and redesigning their structure, researchers found a way to reduce energy loss instead of increasing it. The result is a tiny memory unit that improves as it gets smaller—something once thought impossible. This could pave the way for ultra-efficient smartphones, wearables, and AI systems.

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May 2 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Couple bought a 380 sq. ft. shed for $12K, turned it into a tiny home

Meagan and Scott Edson downsized from a 2,000-square-foot home to a 380-square-foot shed. Six years later, they say they love living in a tiny home.

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May 2 • 7:18 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
NASA Aircraft Studies Tiny Particles with Atmospheric Impacts

Scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have turned to one of NASA’s high-altitude research planes to characterize

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May 1 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov
Quiz of the week: how far can new tiny knotted fibre leap into the air?

Have you been keeping up to date with physics news? Try our short quiz to find out

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May 1 • 10:40 AM EDT • Science • physicsworld.com
A List Of What We Know About Destiny 2’s Delayed June Major Update

Destiny 2's delayed Major Update is still a month away, but we are amassing a list of what we know is coming. It's not great.

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May 1 • 9:49 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Missouri gives governor power to appoint board that oversees high school sports and activities

Gov. Mike Kehoe named the legislation a priority after the Missouri State High School Activities Association came under scrutiny for considering diversity in its hiring practices.

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May 1 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • kcur.org
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New treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins

A new breakthrough could change how high cholesterol is treated, offering a powerful alternative to traditional drugs. Researchers have developed tiny DNA-based molecules that shut down PCSK9—a key protein that keeps “bad” LDL cholesterol circulating in the blood. By blocking this protein, cells can absorb more cholesterol instead of letting it build up in arteries, dramatically lowering levels linked to heart disease.

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Apr 30 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Senate bans members and staff from betting in prediction markets

Prediction markets, including the betting platform Polymarket and its chief rival Kalshi, have come under scrutiny as the business has expanded.

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Apr 30 • 6:18 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Governor-appointed board will oversee Missouri high school sports and activities association

The legislation has been filed for several years but was only named as a priority by Gov. Mike Kehoe after the Missouri State High School Activities Association came under scrutiny for its hiring practices.

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Apr 30 • 4:51 PM EDT • Sports • stlpr.org
Longwood Men’s Tennis Accepts Bid to 2026 UTR Sports NIT Championship

MIAMI, Fla. — Fresh off its first appearance in the Big South championship match, the Longwood men's tennis team's season will continue as the Lancers accepted a bid to compete in the 2026 UTR Sports NIT Championship, announced by the organization on Thursday.

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Apr 30 • 3:25 PM EDT • Sports • bigsouthsports.com
First-ever 3D view shows how killer T cells destroy cancer

The body’s “killer” T cells don’t just attack—they strike with astonishing precision, forming a tiny, highly organized contact zone that lets them destroy dangerous cells without harming their neighbors. Now, scientists have captured this process in unprecedented detail, revealing a hidden world of molecular choreography.

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Apr 29 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Paxton accuses Houston-area business of running birth tourism scheme

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing a Houston-area business of running a “birth-tourism” operation, coaching clients through visa scrutiny and falsely advertising medical and nursing services.

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Apr 29 • 5:17 PM EDT • Business • fox4news.com
Legendary West Hollywood restaurant temporarily closed for health violations

Even the most revered restaurants in Los Angeles can’t escape the invasion of pests, or the scrutiny of health inspectors. Dan Tana’s, which has been serving gourmet Italian fare on Santa Monica Bo…

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Apr 29 • 2:32 PM EDT • Health • ktla.com
Laser-Swarm Science at the Proxima Centauri System

The idea of sending a swarm of tiny laser-sail powered spacecraft to our nearest exoplanet won't go away. While complex and punctuated with tough problems, the idea is the only realistic way of reaching another solar system this century, according to researchers. But the scientific benefits would be huge.

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Apr 29 • 1:14 PM EDT • Science • universetoday.com
Scientists just found a chilling way life may have begun

New experiments suggest that freezing and thawing on early Earth may have helped primitive cell-like structures grow and evolve. Tiny lipid bubbles behaved very differently depending on their membrane makeup—some fused into larger compartments and captured DNA more efficiently. These fusion events could have mixed key molecules, setting the stage for more complex chemistry.

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Apr 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
‘Stretched thin’: Secret Service faces renewed scrutiny after White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack

President Donald Trump, the acting attorney general and other top administration officials all publicly say the Secret Service responded as intended when a gunman tried to force his way into the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.

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Apr 29 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
OpenAI won the AI compute race. The business model is next.

Sam Altman's "compute is destiny" bet looks right, but AI giants face big questions on costs, revenue, and demand for smarter models.

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Apr 29 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Major business group warns proposed CA billionaire tax in could give more taxing power to lawmakers

A proposed California billionaire tax, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires and their assets to fund health care programs, is facing scrutiny from a major business group over concerns about legislative power.

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Apr 28 • 8:56 PM EDT • Business • kcra.com
DeSantis' Florida redistricting map advances — but draws GOP no votes, legal scrutiny

Florida is seen as the last possible place before the November midterms for Republicans to gain seats in mid-decade redistricting, a process kickstarted last year by President Donald Trump and the White House.

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Apr 28 • 7:03 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Can ‘extinct’ volcanoes still erupt? A Greek peak holds surprising clues

Tiny crystals suggest extinct volcanoes could still grow underground, a finding that could reshape how scientists assess eruption risk.

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Apr 28 • 3:31 PM EDT • Science • sciencenews.org
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Xavier Becerra wants to talk about his experience. So do his rivals for California governor

In the wake of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit from the governor’s race, Xavier Becerra’s campaign is drawing support as a potential safe harbor for Democrats lacking a clear front-runner. Becerra offers a long record in state and federal government as well as a steady, if understated, presence amid a race shaken by scandal. The question now is how he’ll withstand increased scrutiny from voters and rivals, particularly over his record at HHS and criticism from both inside and outside former President Joe Biden’s administration.

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Apr 28 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Scientists capture electrons forming strange patchy patterns inside quantum materials

Researchers have, for the first time, directly visualized how electronic patterns known as charge density waves evolve across a phase transition. Using cutting-edge microscopy, they found these patterns form unevenly, breaking into patches influenced by tiny structural distortions. Unexpectedly, small pockets of order persist even above the transition temperature. This reveals that electronic order fades gradually rather than disappearing all at once.

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Apr 27 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
The Political Education of Peter Obi | Council on Foreign Relations

The former two-time governor may have drawn the right lessons from the 2023 election, but it is not entirely clear that he controls his destiny.

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Apr 27 • 11:01 AM EDT • Politics • cfr.org
Pokémon Champions Producer Acknowledges Visual 'Limitations' Amid Ongoing Fan Scrutiny of Series' Graphics

The Pokémon Company's technical director has acknowledged continued fan scrutiny of the series' visuals, seen most recently in criticism for Pokémon Champions.

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Apr 27 • 4:55 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
NC moves to rein in soaring autism therapy costs amid fraud concerns

Families say ABA has been life-changing. But a surge in Medicaid spending — and questions about who's collecting it — has drawn scrutiny.

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Apr 27 • 4:22 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
The Guardian view on Starmer’s Mandelson gamble: his political judgment faces scrutiny in pivotal week

Editorial: Conflicting accounts will be tested in parliament. The outcome may not be decisive, but risks reinforcing concerns about PM’s leadership

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Apr 26 • 1:24 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Buying an apartment seemed my best option. Visiting a tiny home village showed me another way to live.

A zillennial who spent 30% of his income on his mortgage felt lucky. Minitopia's tiny home village gave him a new perspective on homeownership.

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Apr 26 • 5:27 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
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Congressional wives open up about their lives as political spouses

'Fox & Friends Weekend' co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy interviews wives of congressional lawmakers about raising kids in a political environment, protecting their marriages and managing public scrutiny.

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Apr 25 • 12:46 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
How unexpected pregnancy reshaped my van life and tiny house journey

We set out in our camper van in hopes of finding a place in the country to settle down long-term. Our timeline was sped up when I got pregnant.

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Apr 25 • 8:07 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
New “optical tornado” technology could transform quantum communication

Scientists have created tiny “optical tornadoes” — swirling beams of light that twist like miniature whirlwinds — using a surprisingly simple setup based on liquid crystals. Instead of relying on complex nanotechnology, the team used self-organizing structures called torons to trap and manipulate light, causing it to spiral and rotate in intricate ways. Even more impressively, they achieved this effect in light’s most stable, lowest-energy state, making it far easier to generate laser-like beams with these unusual properties.

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Apr 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Orange schools, teachers union at impasse over health insurance

The district-proposed cost hikes to health insurance, combined with tiny proposed raises, mean most teachers would take home less money next year, if the plan is approved.

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Apr 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • orlandosentinel.com
DOJ indicts 8 people on illegal gambling business

The charges are tied to an ongoing investigation into the Elks Lodge 155 charity casino on St. Joe Center Road, which has faced scrutiny for years.

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Apr 24 • 7:41 PM EDT • Business • wane.com
As Sports Leagues Hitch to Polymarket, Scrutiny Grows

President Donald Trump criticized prediction markets this week after the DOJ charged a user who allegedly broke platform rules and U.S. laws.

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Apr 24 • 5:30 PM EDT • Sports • sportico.com
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Scientists just uncovered a 3 million-year climate mystery in Antarctic ice

Ancient Antarctic ice is revealing a surprising new chapter in Earth’s climate story, stretching back 3 million years. By analyzing tiny pockets of trapped air and rare gases, scientists have discovered that while the planet cooled significantly—especially in the oceans—levels of key greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane changed only modestly. This unexpected mismatch suggests other powerful forces, such as shifting ice sheets, ocean circulation, and Earth’s reflectivity, played major roles in driving long-term climate change.

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Apr 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists find perfect fossils in rust beneath Australian farmland

Beneath the dry farmland of New South Wales lies a hidden window into a lost rainforest teeming with life from 11-16 million years ago. At McGraths Flat, scientists have uncovered fossils preserved in astonishing detail—not in typical rock like shale or sandstone, but in iron-rich sediment once thought incapable of such preservation. Tiny iron particles filled and captured entire cells, preserving everything from insect organs to fish eye pigments and delicate spider hairs.

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Apr 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Stunning 132 million-year-old dinosaur tracks are rewriting history

A long-standing mystery in southern Africa’s fossil record is beginning to unravel. After massive lava flows 182 million years ago seemed to erase evidence of dinosaurs in the region, scientists have now uncovered surprising new clues along the Western Cape coast. Dozens of dinosaur tracks, about 132 million years old, have been discovered in a tiny stretch of rock near Knysna—making them the youngest ever found in southern Africa.

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Apr 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
This 100 million-year-old snake had hind legs and a lost bone that changes evolution

Nearly 100 million years ago, snakes weren’t the sleek, limbless creatures we know today—they still had hind legs and even a cheekbone that has almost vanished in modern species. A remarkably preserved fossil of Najash rionegrina from Argentina has reshaped how scientists think about snake origins, suggesting early snakes were large, wide-mouthed predators rather than tiny burrowers.

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Apr 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Trump\'s planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents\' dinner

For the first time as president, Donald Trump is planning to attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington this weekend. Some critics can't believe that the reporters

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Apr 23 • 6:06 PM EDT • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
20 Scientists, 2 Giants: Mysterious Deaths, Disappearances Rattle US, China

In Washington, at least 11 incidents involving scientists in areas such as nuclear technology, space research and advanced weapons are under scrutiny.

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Apr 23 • 3:19 PM EDT • Science • ndtv.com
Scientists invent artificial neurons that 'talk' to real brain cells, paving way to better brain implants

Engineers have found a way to fine-tune tiny artificial neurons to fire like real brain cells.

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Apr 23 • 10:40 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
MN lawmaker takes action to get answers on Omar's alleged fraud ties after she skips key hearing: 'Ghosted us'

Rep. Ilhan Omar faces scrutiny after skipping a Minnesota hearing on her potential links to the massive Feeding Our Future pandemic fraud probe.

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Apr 23 • 9:04 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Tiny town in North Carolina honors towering Andre The Giant with roadside marker

Wrestler and actor Andre The Giant is being honored with a roadside marker in a small town in North Carolina that was once his home | KMBZ

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Apr 23 • 12:09 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
289-million-year-old mummified reptile reveals how breathing began on land

A remarkably preserved, mummified reptile from 289 million years ago is rewriting what we know about how animals first breathed on land. This tiny creature, Captorhinus aguti, reveals the earliest known version of the rib-powered breathing system used by modern reptiles, birds, and mammals — a crucial innovation that helped vertebrates thrive outside water.

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Apr 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Kalshi Fines and Suspends 3 Political Candidates for Betting on Their Races

The prediction market said the candidates violated new rules as it faces growing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators over how political betting is policed.

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Apr 22 • 6:43 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Pelham could revoke business license of Highway 31 hotel accused of operating as apartment

PELHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A Pelham hotel is under scrutiny by city leaders, who say it may be operating more like an apartment complex than a short-term lodging bus

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Apr 22 • 5:34 PM EDT • Business • abc3340.com
More Bungie Devs Are Working On ‘Marathon’ Than ‘Destiny 2’ Now

Destiny 2 used to be the priority at Bungie, last we heard, but now that's changed in the wake of Marathon's launch.

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Apr 22 • 10:50 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Florida Democrat mired in scandal resigns from Congress under bipartisan scrutiny

Many House Democrats refrained from supporting Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who is accused of more than two dozen ethics violations.

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Apr 21 • 2:18 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
Scientists just captured trees glowing with electricity during storms

Scientists chasing thunderstorms in a retrofitted minivan finally captured something never seen before in nature: faint electrical glows shimmering from treetops during a storm. These “corona discharges,” long suspected but never observed outside a lab, appeared as tiny UV flashes at the tips of leaves. The discovery could reshape how we understand forests, since these bursts may help clean the air by breaking down pollutants.

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Apr 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Volcanoes Send Tiny Warning Signals Before Eruptions. These Scientists Are Decoding Them

The team behind "Jerk," a novel tool that predicted eruptions with 92% accuracy for a French volcano, discusses its work and implications.

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Apr 21 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • gizmodo.com
Drug ads face new scrutiny at FDA and on Hill

The U.S. and New Zealand are the only countries that allow direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising.

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Apr 20 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • axios.com
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3D printing is now possible inside living cells

For the first time, researchers have 3D-printed tiny objects directly inside of living cells, including an elephant and barcode tags.

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Apr 20 • 1:01 AM EDT • Science • advancedsciencenews.com
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San Francisco’s mental health board, drug policy under scrutiny this week; Pyramid to get landmark status

This week, the highlights at City Hall include the likely reorganization of a commission overseeing mental health policy, support for drug-free supportive housing, and the possible landmarking of the city’s most visually distinctive building after over 50 years on the skyline. On Monday, the Rules Committee will have a full docket ranging from an ordinance […]

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Apr 19 • 9:31 PM EDT • Health • thevoicesf.org
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DOJ demands Detroit-area 2024 ballots, escalating election scrutiny

DOJ official Harmeet K. Dhillon wrote that she is seeking ballots to investigate election law compliance. Democratic state officials call the request baseless.

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Apr 19 • 2:24 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
A Look At Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Valuation After Citi Downgrade And Buyback Delay Concerns

Why Citi’s downgrade has put Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) under closer scrutiny Citi’s downgrade of Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) to sell, tied to concerns about US growth, profit targets, and possible delays to buybacks, has pushed investors to reassess the stock’s risk profile. See our latest analysis for Flutter Entertainment. At a share price of $110.08, Flutter’s 7 day share price return of 7.52% and 1 day gain of 0.94% sit against a 90 day share price return decline of 41.59%...

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Apr 19 • 2:06 AM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
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11 missing or dead scientists draw federal scrutiny, including 4 tied to LA County

The Trump administration is reviewing 11 cases of missing or deceased scientists, including Southern California researchers Monica Jacinto Reza, Carl Grillmair, Frank Maiwald, and Michael David Hicks.

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Apr 19 • 12:19 AM EDT • Science • foxla.com
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Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) April 19, 2026

This week on Politics Unplugged: Gov. Hobbs halts legislation, Sen. Gallego faces scrutiny, and Trump's AI Jesus post sparks political fallout.

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Apr 18 • 11:53 PM EDT • Politics • azfamily.com
Common cleaning sponge found to release trillions of microplastic fibers

That “magic” sponge under your sink may be hiding an environmental downside. While melamine sponges are famous for effortlessly scrubbing away stubborn stains, they slowly break down as you use them—shedding tiny plastic fibers that wash into water systems. Researchers estimate that globally, these sponges could release over a trillion microplastic fibers every month, potentially entering the food chain and affecting wildlife.

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Apr 18 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Destiny 2’s Re-Release Of A Botched Iron Banner Is Embarrassing

Destiny 2 brought Iron Banner back, filled with obvious problems that Bungie says will not be fixed for months.

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Apr 17 • 10:23 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Scientists discover bacteria can “explode” to spread antibiotic resistance

Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how bacteria share genes—including those that spread antibiotic resistance. Tiny virus-like particles called gene transfer agents (GTAs), once ancient viral invaders, have been repurposed by bacteria into delivery systems that shuttle DNA between neighboring cells. The study reveals a key control hub of three genes, dubbed LypABC, that triggers bacterial cells to burst open and release these DNA-packed couriers.

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Apr 16 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Saturn’s largest moon could see 10-foot waves from a tiny breeze

Surf's up, Titan.

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Apr 16 • 2:28 PM EDT • Science • popsci.com
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Scrutiny of Hegseth mounts as Democrats attempt to rein in Trump administration over Iran war

House Democrats file impeachment articles against Trump’s defense secretary as Senate Democrats fail to pass measures to check White House power over Iran war

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Lena Dunham on New Memoir, Jack Antonoff, Health Issues, More

Writer, director, and actor Lena Dunham joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about her new memoir, “Famesick: A Memoir,” where she opens up about her health, experience with fame, and what it means to come of age under the intense scrutiny of Hollywood. Dunham talks about the negative attention she got while starring in “Girls” and how it exacerbated her health issues, reflects on her breakup with Jack Antonoff, and opens up about her battle with pharmaceutical dependency. Dunham also shares the story of how she came to the decision to get a hysterectomy when her endometriosis became unbearable, despite her dreams of being a mother.

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Apr 15 • 10:52 AM EDT • Health • today.com
TMZ Gets Political

The tabloid TMZ is ripping elected officials with a searing scrutiny beyond even what it usually reserves for celebrities, becoming an improbable fount of accountability.

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Apr 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • newyorker.com
WATCH LIVE: CFTC chairman testifies before House panel amid scrutiny of prediction markets
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House Republicans Step Up Scrutiny of ActBlue Over Foreign Donations

Three Republican-led committees, responding to a New York Times report this month, accused the Democratic fund-raising organization of withholding documents from a subpoena request.

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Apr 14 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
House returns as two lawmakers vow to resign amid scandals

Representatives Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, and Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, announced Monday they would resign amid scrutiny over their conduct

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Apr 14 • 6:03 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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