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Today: April 15, 2026
Today: April 15, 2026

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EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry

The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators

EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry
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How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration

The largest restored wetlands in Massachusetts now cover hundreds of acres of what used to be cranberry farms

How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration
Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Ads for GLP-1 drugs are flooding the internet – here’s how to know if it’s safe to buy them online

The thriving market in online, counterfeit GLP-1 drugs that do not meet FDA criteria poses serious risks to consumers.

Ads for GLP-1 drugs are flooding the internet – here’s how to know if it’s safe to buy them online
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Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges

Big Tech is reshaping the funding landscape for new nuclear technologies as it seeks to bolster electricity supply for power-hungry AI data centers, inking deals

Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges
Environment|Science

Large tornado spotted in Minnesota

A full week of dangerous weather is looming for the central US, with multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms that will unleash destructive hail and winds and a few tornadoes, as captured by storm chaser Brandon Clement.

Large tornado spotted in Minnesota
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Space analytics firm HawkEye's revenue jumped 74% in 2025, US IPO filing shows

Space analytics company HawkEye 360 recorded a 74% jump in revenue in 2025 while also swinging to a profit, its filing for a U.S. initial public offering

Space analytics firm HawkEye's revenue jumped 74% in 2025, US IPO filing shows
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Storm chaser captures video of tornado in southern Minnesota

Storm chaser captures video of tornado in southern Minnesota

Storm chaser captures video of tornado in southern Minnesota
Environment|Health|Science

Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk

As sea levels rise, increasing amounts of salt water are leaking into freshwater supplies worldwide.

Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk
Education|Environment|Science

Your local fishing hole is getting browner, changing which fish species thrive and which ones struggle

People who are trying to fish – or manage the ecosystems – in darker waters may need to adapt to different water conditions.

Your local fishing hole is getting browner, changing which fish species thrive and which ones struggle
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USA Rare Earth CEO defends Trump administration investment as congressional questions swirl

USA Rare Earth shareholders should not be concerned by the terms of the U.S.

USA Rare Earth CEO defends Trump administration investment as congressional questions swirl
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South Africa unveils draft AI policy, proposes new institutions and incentives

South Africa on Friday unveiled a draft national AI policy, seeking public comment on sweeping proposals to regulate and accelerate AI adoption.

South Africa unveils draft AI policy, proposes new institutions and incentives
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Vance, Bessent questioned tech giants on AI security before Anthropic's Mythos release, CNBC reports

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Vance, Bessent questioned tech giants on AI security before Anthropic's Mythos release, CNBC reports
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Bessent, Powell warned bank CEOs about Anthropic model risks, sources say

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Bessent, Powell warned bank CEOs about Anthropic model risks, sources say
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Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder

NASA's Artemis II mission, the world's first astronaut voyage to the moon in over half a century, has captivated Americans young and

Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder
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Rio Tinto's US boron assets draw interest from bidders, Bloomberg News reports

Rio Tinto's U.S. assets that produce the critical mineral boron have drawn interest from more than a dozen potential bidders and could be valued as much as $2 billion, Bloomberg

Rio Tinto's US boron assets draw interest from bidders, Bloomberg News reports
Education|Environment|Science

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.
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Japan approves additional $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus

Japan's industry ministry said on Saturday it has approved an additional 631.5 billion yen ($3.96 billion) to accelerate research and development at chipmaker Rapidus.

Japan approves additional $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus
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EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act

The European Commission on Friday said it was analysing whether OpenAI's ChatGPT should be considered a large online

EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act
Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks

Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ on Saturday urged world leaders to end what he called the "madness of war," in an impassioned appeal

Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks
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Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions

At 12 years old, Naia Butler-Craig decided she wanted to be an astronaut. Each time she walked into St.

Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions
Environment|Health|Science

Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures in eastern US could smash records

A long-lasting weather pattern is blasting hot air across the eastern U.S. and threatening to shatter record highs

Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures in eastern US could smash records
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Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon

The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon
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TSMC likely to book fourth straight quarter of record profit on insatiable AI demand

TSMC, the world's largest manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence chips, will likely notch up a fourth consecutive quarter of

TSMC likely to book fourth straight quarter of record profit on insatiable AI demand
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Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism

People who show violent extremist tendencies on ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence platforms could be directed in the future to human and chatbot‑based

Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism