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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Wednesday, April 29
Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research

Trump's firing of the National Science Board alarms researchers who see it as an assault on scientific independence and federal research funding.

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Trump Takes a ‘Wrecking Ball’ to Independent Scientific Advisory Board

Trump's dismantling of the independent National Science Board removes crucial oversight from the NSF, leaving it answerable only to the White House.

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Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack

Former Pentagon officials are criticizing the Defense Department's refusal to publicly account for a deadly airstrike on an Iranian school two months ago.

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Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine

Kim Jong Un praised North Korean soldiers for detonating grenades on themselves to avoid capture in Ukraine, confirming grim suspicions about command orders.

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Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

The former FBI director was charged with threatening Trump over an Instagram seashell photo, raising thorny questions about intent and protected speech.

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US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump

A federal regulator will review Disney's broadcast licenses after a late-night joke about the First Lady, signaling how political pressure influences media oversight.

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California Will Soon Have More Than 300 Data Centers. Where Will They Get Their Water?

California is planning over 300 data centers by 2030, but the water demands of these facilities threaten regional scarcity and agricultural needs.

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NOAA Defends Cuts to Research and Climate Monitoring at Budget Hearing

NOAA defended its research programs against proposed cuts at a House hearing, with both parties questioning the administration's science funding slashes.

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Drought Turns Southeastern US Into ‘Tinderbox’ as Wildfires Rage

Severe drought across the Southeast has turned the region into a tinderbox, with major wildfires burning tens of thousands of acres and destroying homes.

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Indigenous peoples bear the brunt of climate change — and get almost none of the money to fight it

Indigenous peoples face climate change's harshest impacts yet receive almost none of the billions pledged for climate solutions, revealing a stark funding gap.

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Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms

Australia is moving to tax social media giants Meta, Google, and TikTok to fund struggling newsrooms, a bold policy gambit with global implications.

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US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal pleads not guilty to fraud charges

A U.S. Army officer pleaded not guilty to fraud charges stemming from allegations he used classified information to profit from betting on geopolitical events.

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Sam Altman and Elon Musk Sure Dislike Each Other

Musk and Altman finally faced off in an Oakland courthouse to litigate their bitter feud, with the trial exposing the deep rift between two AI titans.

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TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?

TMZ's Washington bureau is proving its political reporting chops with notable scoops, marking a shift in how celebrity tabloids influence governance.

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How the Next El Niño Could Lock in a Hotter Climate

Scientists warn that while El Niño itself is temporary, its climate effects may lock in permanently higher global temperatures.

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Illinois is feuding with itself over endangered species protections

Illinois agencies are feuding over endangered species protections, testing how the state's tiny but vital bigeye shiner fish will survive.

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One night a year, humans command this march of frogs and salamanders

Once a year in Maine, volunteers orchestrate an extraordinary amphibian migration across a busy road, protecting thousands of frogs and salamanders.

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Afghanistan women footballers can return to competition after FIFA rule changes

Afghanistan's women footballers can return to international competition after FIFA's rule changes, offering a symbol of resilience in a repressive climate.

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France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks

France is urging citizens to leave Mali as rebel attacks intensify, escalating security concerns in the region.

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Two dead after small plane crashes into Australia airport hangar

A small plane crashed into an airport hangar in Adelaide, killing two people and catching fire in a tragic aviation incident.

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Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in 'historic homecoming'

Endangered mountain bongos were flown from a Czech zoo to Kenya in a rare conservation homecoming for one of Africa's rarest antelopes.

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Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator

A Japanese zoo worker faces investigation after allegedly disposing of his wife's remains in an incinerator, forcing the facility to delay reopening.

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Clarivate Introduces Nexus Connect, the first institutional AI Gateway to trusted research and learning

Clarivate's new Nexus Connect platform integrates institutional research resources directly into popular AI chat tools, meeting researchers where they work.

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EveryLibrary Institute to partner with SLIDE Project to ensure continuity of national school library research

EveryLibrary Institute is partnering with the SLIDE Project to preserve critical national research on school librarian staffing and equity.

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Gentofte Main Library reopens with 99-destination sorting system

Denmark's Gentofte Main Library inaugurated an automated sorting system, marking its entry into high-efficiency material handling for 28 municipal branches.

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George Mason University selects TIND Digital Archive and TIND Institutional Repository

George Mason University migrated to TIND's cloud-hosted platform for institutional repository and digital archives, consolidating systems.

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Tornado flattens part of Texas town as severe storm outbreak hammers area

A severe tornado in Texas left multiple injuries in its wake, one of several violent storms hammering the region and raising immediate safety concerns.

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The Ballroom Truthers Have a Theory

Within hours of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, conspiracy theories about a staged event flooded social media, illustrating misinformation's speed.

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A Ballroom Would Have Solved This

A satirical Atlantic essay argues that a White House ballroom would have somehow prevented a dinner shooting, mocking political opportunism at its most absurd.

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Virginia Legislature Bucks Governor’s Amendments to Dominion-Backed Bill

Virginia's legislature rejected a governor's amendments to a utility-backed bill, leaving ratepayers vulnerable to costs of data center expansion.

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Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs

A student used cosmic rays to create photographs by sending film to the edge of space via helium balloon, blending art with particle physics.

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'Pioneering' study to boost bee numbers at Wakehurst

A pioneering bee research initiative at Wakehurst aims to reverse pollinator decline while advancing broader biodiversity conservation.

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£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work

An anonymous £20 million donation funded a cutting-edge animal hospital at London Zoo where visitors can observe veterinary work live.

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Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress

The King's Congressional address contained nuanced messages that may have subtly challenged some White House positions despite formal decorum.

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Trump's face to feature on commemorative US passports

Trump's image will appear on commemorative U.S. passports marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, blending tribute with branding.

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In pictures: King joins Trump for White House banquet and delivers historic Congress speech

King Charles delivered a historic address to Congress during a state visit, with carefully chosen words that may have resonated differently across the political spectrum.

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Tuesday, April 28
Disaster Declarations Ripple Through South Texas Amid Water Crisis

South Texas towns are issuing disaster declarations over a water crisis, raising fears about who gets priority if the region's supply runs out.

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Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court

The bitter dispute between Sam Altman and Elon Musk is moving from social media sniping to the courtroom, with the tech industry watching closely.

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Elon Musk says OpenAI was his idea, before executives looted it

Elon Musk claims OpenAI was his original concept before executives allegedly diverted it, escalating his legal battle with Sam Altman.

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Norway wealth fund CEO warns just using AI for job cuts risks backlash

Norway's sovereign wealth fund CEO warns companies that using AI solely for layoffs risks public backlash and reputational damage.

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Calling Trump a Tyrant Is Not a Call to Violence

An Atlantic essay argues that describing Trump as authoritarian is factual analysis, not an incitement to violence, untangling a crucial rhetorical confusion.

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Americans Once Understood Birthright Citizenship

A historical essay reveals that Americans once understood birthright citizenship clearly until modern political disputes clouded settled constitutional meaning.

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Lee Friedlander’s America

Lee Friedlander's decades of photographs capture America's overlooked urban moments, teaching us to see the quotidian landscapes we pass daily.

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Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal

The UAE's departure from OPEC may have little immediate impact on oil markets, but it signals longer-term shifts in global energy politics.

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'Are they gunshots?' BBC correspondent's minute-by-minute account of dinner shooting

A BBC correspondent's firsthand account captures the chaotic moment gunshots erupted at a prominent Washington dinner, offering a rare insider perspective.

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Lawsuits accuse State Farm of secretly working to cut insurance payouts

State Farm faces lawsuits alleging it systematically lowballs hail damage claims, part of a broader insurance affordability crisis.

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Millions of homes in the U.S. are uninsured. NPR wants to hear your story

NPR is seeking stories from Americans facing uninsured homes as insurance costs soar, capturing a growing financial vulnerability.

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