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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics

Start smart: Florida politics at a glance

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Apr 20 • 4:00 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
When former friends conclude we are the problem, we have a problem

April arrived in Colorado this year displaying the Janus-like dual visages that characterize MAGA America. The ecstatic, giddy enthusiasm of the Artemis crew which just circled the moon before returning to a near perfect splashdown off San Diego reminded each of us why we are so proud of our country — its daring, its commitment […]

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Apr 20 • 2:45 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Nebraska Sandhill ranching wrecked by Morrill Fire

The Nebraska Sandhills are made for cattle grazing, and that is, in large part, what keeps the area thriving and supports the small communities throughout western Nebraska. In Arthur County, most operations are cow-calf producers with a few operators who run yearlings on grass during the summer. On a good year, the grass is dense […]

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Apr 20 • 2:15 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
More than sports: Special Olympics USA Games coming to UMN this summer

When the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games come to Minnesota in June, thousands of athletes, coaches and volunteers will gather for a week of competition. For athlete Lucy Haugland and...

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Apr 20 • 1:41 AM EDT • Sports • mndaily.com
Quantum computers reveal heat that flows the wrong way

Researchers have observed unusual patterns of heat flow inside quantum computers, revealing behaviors that defy classical thermodynamics.

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Apr 20 • 1:00 AM EDT • Science • advancedsciencenews.com
Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade

The head of ​one of Taiwan's top business groups said on Monday both Beijing and Taipei ‌should leave politics out of resuming normal trade and tourism exchanges, after China unveiled new incentives for the island.

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Apr 20 • 12:37 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade

The head of ​one of Taiwan's top business groups said on Monday both Beijing and Taipei ‌should leave politics out of resuming normal trade and tourism exchanges, after China unveiled new incentives for the island.

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Apr 20 • 12:37 AM EDT • Politics • reuters.com
New threats and tensions rattle Iran ceasefire and test peace push

The Iran ceasefire and expected peace talks this week are hanging by a thread as tensions boil over the strategic waterway that epitomizes Tehran’s new leverage and a conflict that critics warn has escaped President Donald Trump’s control.

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Apr 20 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Welcome to the 'Funky' Politics of the Tech in Schools Debate

The Trump administration is cheerleading AI in schools as GOP lawmakers crack down on ed tech.

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Apr 20 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • edweek.org
A Deep Dive into Hawai‘i’s Shell Jewelry Industry

The journey of a seashell from the reef to a pendant on a gold chain is a fascinating tale made increasingly relevant as a burgeoning business takes shape. Three Hawai‘i artisans who make jewelry from shells talk about their craft as well as the ethics of shelling for commerce and for personal collections.

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Apr 20 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • hawaiibusiness.com
NBA playoffs 2026 takeaways: Pistons disappear against Magic; Wemby dominates; Thunder roll to begin title defense; Jayson Tatum stars in Celtics' big win
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Apr 19 • 11:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
NBA playoffs 2026 takeaways: Pistons disappear against Magic; Thunder roll to begin title defense; Jayson Tatum stars in Celtics' big win
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Apr 19 • 10:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Democrats are 'playing petty politics': GOP lawmaker

Rep. Sheri Biggs, R-S.C., condemns Democrats for playing 'petty politics' with DHS funding, risking national security, on 'Fox News Live.'

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Apr 19 • 9:45 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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San Diego Politics Show: CA-48 candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar

Four-time candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar discusses his campaign for CA-48, one of the most-watched races in the country.

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Apr 19 • 8:59 PM EDT • Politics • timesofsandiego.com
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Jayson Tatum, Celtics make loud statement in Game 1 against 76ers: Does anyone want Boston?
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‘We’re Catholic first’: Sunday mass attendees weigh in on Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

Catholics around Atlanta share mixed feelings on faith and politics as Trump engages in rhetorical war with pope

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Apr 19 • 8:23 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Lansing politics are blocking a crackdown on fleeing, eluding cases

Michigan's 'fleeing and eluding' cases are rising, but legislation to stiffen penalties is stalled in the Senate.

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Apr 19 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
Scientists unveil how heat-loving enzyme could help improve plastic recycling

Cutinases are fungal enzymes that naturally degrade plant cuticles and show promise for recycling plastics. However, they must balance structural rigidity to withstand high temperatures with flexibility required for catalysis. Now, researchers have investigated the structural basis of catalytic activation in a heat-tolerant cutinase, CtCut, from the fungus Chaetomium thermophilum and found that a rigid core supports stability while a flexible lid is associated with catalytic function, offering insights for improving enzymes for plastic recycling.

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Apr 19 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
Indonesia advances One Health and pandemic preparedness through CARE-I

CARE-I is financed by the Pandemic Fund, a global financing mechanism established in 2022 to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The programme focuses on advancing the One Health approach by strengthening collaboration across human, animal and environmental health sectors at both national and subnational levels. It will be implemented for three years from 2026 to 2028.

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Apr 19 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
Advancing epidemic and pandemic preparedness through research readiness: SEAR Unity Studies Network Sites chart the way forward in 2026

On 25 March 2026, WHO Regional Office for the South‑East Asia Region (SEARO) convened the first meeting of the SEAR Chapter of the Unity Studies Network Meeting in 2026 to take stock of progress and plan next steps for strengthening epidemic and pandemic preparedness across the Region. The meeting focused on reviewing the ongoing adaptation of selected, standard Unity Study methodologies, sharing field implementation experiences from 2025, and identifying key priorities to guide collaborative work in 2026.Held virtually, the meeting brought together representatives from six Unity Studies network sites across five countries (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand) as well as participants from all three levels of WHO.The meeting took place against the backdrop of ongoing regional efforts in South‑East Asia to strengthen early investigations and studies for epidemic and pandemic preparedness, with a focus on pandemic influenza and other emerging respiratory pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential. In this context, and as part of preparedness for the rapid generation of evidence, the WHO Health Emergencies Programme in SEAR (WHE/SEAR) encourages Unity Studies sites to adapt prioritized, standardized Unity Study protocols to their national contexts. This approach supports the generation of timely and reliable evidence to inform public health decision‑making during epidemics and pandemics.These efforts are supported through a combination of experience sharing, participation in the global Unity Studies network webinars, capacity‑building of the national public health workforce, and regional collaboration that promotes inter‑country, inter‑agency, and inter‑ministerial action. In parallel, sites are encouraged to explore diversified funding sources to help sustain research preparedness over the long term.Discussions highlighted the importance of WHO’s catalytic financial support through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contributions (PIP‑PC). When combined with national and institutional resources, this support enables countries and sites to maintain continuity of activities at a core level and remain prepared to respond rapidly and effectively to future epidemics and pandemics.Regional and Global Updates: Opening the session, Dr Pushpa Ranjan Wijesinghe, Programme Area Manager, Pandemic and Epidemic Management (PEM) Unit, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, highlighted the progress made in operationalizing the Unity Studies Network across the Region and acknowledged the collaborative efforts of WHO at all three levels, together with country unity studies sites. He emphasized the availability of limited but catalytic funding through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PIP‑PC) workplan at SEARO to sustain network activities in 2026, while encouraging sites to leverage additional funding sources to expand implementation.Representing SEARO, Dr Ashok Basnet, consultant, Pandemic Influenza Preparedness reported that, at the regional level, the Unity Studies Network currently includes six sites across five countries: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. He noted that in 2025, catalytic funding supported protocol adaptation, training, and pilot implementation. In addition, a regional Unity Studies symposium held during the Global Public Health Summit in Sri Lanka strengthened and advocated collaboration between the Unity Studies site, national decision‑making forum, relevant technical units of the ministry of health, WHO and other partners.The symposium also highlighted the role of early investigations and studies as a key component of a multi‑source surveillance system needed at country level to generate a broad range of evidence. It underscored the critical role of country Unity Studies sites and similar research entities in generating evidence to support public health decision‑making during epidemics and pandemics.Participants of the WHO GISRS Unity Studies Sites Network- SEAR Chapter Meeting 2026 (Photo credit- PEM/WHE/SEARO). SEARO also updated participants on ongoing efforts to develop a regional Unity Studies webpage and to promote participation in global knowledge‑sharing platforms, including webinars and the WHO Community of Practice. Priorities for 2026 include supporting the implementation of Unity protocols, strengthening collaboration and experience sharing across sites, documenting and publishing findings, integrating Unity Studies activities as a component of multi-source national surveillance systems, and building workforce capacity.Dr Nickle Boddington of the Global Influenza Programme (GIP) at WHO Headquarters, which coordinates the Unity Studies Network globally, provided updates on global Unity Studies activities, noting that the network has expanded to 16 sites worldwide. New and updated protocols, including rapid clinical severity assessment tools and standardized data platforms, are being developed to support implementation. The global Community of Practice has also been launched to facilitate technical exchange, and continued support will be provided to sites for protocol adaptation, ethical approvals, and readiness for early investigation during outbreaks. Updates from Unity Studies sites in SEAR in 2025Unity Studies sites shared progress and experiences in implementing protocols across diverse country contexts. Sites initiated activities in 2025 using catalytic funding from SEARO, complemented by the mobilization of internal national resources. The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh, reported the adoption and piloting of investigation protocols on non‑seasonal influenza and emerging respiratory diseases during recent avian influenza outbreaks, demonstrating a multi‑source funding approach involving government, WHO and One Health partners.The Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR), New Delhi, India, highlighted the piloting of household transmission investigation studies, the expansion of the national Unity Studies network, and the contribution of study findings to global evidence through published outputs. The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India, shared experiences from large‑scale seroprevalence studies conducted during the COVID‑19 pandemic, recent efforts to strengthen national Unity network sites through training activities, and plans to initiate multi‑centre studies on respiratory viruses.Similarly, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, highlighted its experience in developing integrated surveillance and diagnostic protocols for multiple respiratory pathogens, enhancing readiness for targeted investigations of emerging threats. The University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, reported ongoing engagement with the Ministry of Health and exploration of additional funding sources to initiate studies. Meanwhile, the National Public Health Laboratory, Nepal, provided updates on continued coordination with national stakeholders to initiate implementation, despite delays related to the country context.Across sites, shared experiences underscored the importance of protocol adaptation, multisectoral collaboration, and sustainable funding to operationalize Unity Studies and generate evidence for public health action.Discussions and Way ForwardThe meeting reinforced key priorities for 2026, including strengthening unity studies protocol implementation, enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing, integrating research as a component of national multi-source surveillance systems, and ensuring that generated evidence informs public health decision‑making. Participants also emphasized the importance of documentation, visibility, and leveraging multiple funding sources, and agreed on the following action points.Unity Studies Sites and WHO Country Offices:Advance adoption and implementation of at least one Unity protocol, continuing activities initiated in 2025 with catalytic funding, supplemented with other sources of funding where feasible.Document site-specific experiences, outcomes, and lessons learned; participate in regional and global knowledge-sharing platforms including WHO webinars and the Community of Practice.Work closely with ministries of health to establish unified national platforms for translating generated evidence into national public health decision-making. WHO Country Offices may facilitate technical support and complementary, synergistic funding opportunities where feasible. WHO Regional OfficeCoordinate with WHO Country Offices to support implementation of core unity studies activities by network sites through catalytic funding and provide technical guidance and virtual engagement opportunities throughout 2026.Facilitate the participation of all Unity Studies sites in the regional meeting on Unity Studies implementation in October 2026, to be held back‑to‑back with the Annual SEAR Regional PIP‑PC Meeting; develop and host a SEAR Unity Studies website; and mobilize support from academic institutions within the SEAR Unity Studies Network to support the development of regional manuscripts that showcase Unity Studies activities to scientific audiences and promote knowledge‑sharing.Explore complementary funding opportunities and partnerships to sustain and expand network activities across the Region.WHO HeadquartersProvide global technical guidance, updated protocols, and toolkits to support the implementation of Unity Studies in SEAR.Facilitate engagement of SEAR sites in global webinars, the Community of Practice, and opportunities to showcase their work.Support joint publications, inclusion of SEAR experiences in global outputs, and identification of additional funding and collaborative opportunities to strengthen Unity Studies activities.

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Apr 19 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
‘Sport as a Public Good’ talk spotlights gaps in youth sports education, access

There’s little that people enjoy more than play. Unfortunately, when it comes to our youth, we often fail in nurturing that love, former President of the U.S. Tennis Association and Chief Medical Officer of the NCAA Brian Hainline said. On Wednesday, April 15, Hainline spoke at the University of New Mexico Physics and Astronomy Interdisciplinary Science Building and said sports should be a public good to an audience including local sport leaders and athletes. He highlighted what he called an inadequate systemic support for sports in the U.S. Hainline’s lecture was hosted jointly by the UNM School of Medicine and Alumni Association.

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Apr 19 • 8:00 PM EDT • Sports • dailylobo.com
NBA playoffs 2026 takeaways: Thunder's title defense off to dominant start; Jayson Tatum stars in Celtics' big win
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Apr 19 • 6:52 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
2026 Laureus World Sports Awards: New ambassador Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce "very excited for possibilities" in

The three-time Olympic champion spoke to Olympics.com in Madrid on Sunday (19 April) ahead of the Laureus World Sports Awards. She's enthused to become an athlete advocate.

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Apr 19 • 3:55 PM EDT • Sports • olympics.com
NBA playoffs 2026 takeaways: Jayson Tatum the best player on the floor in Celtics' dominant Game 1 win over 76ers

The 2026 NBA playoffs continues Sunday with four Game 1s: 76ers-Celtics, Suns-Thunder, Magic-Pistons and Trail-Blazers-Spurs. We're breaking down the key takeaways from each game.

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Apr 19 • 3:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Game Thread: White Sox (7-14) at Athletics (11-10)

Noah Schultz toes the rubber as South Siders seek series win

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Apr 19 • 3:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Celtics-76ers Kicks Off Epic 24-Hour Stretch For Boston Sports Fans

Boston sports fans have a lot to look forward to on Sunday and Monday.

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Apr 19 • 2:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Blogs: Politics Must Never Trump Morality

From the blog of Andy Blumenthal at The Times of Israel

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Apr 19 • 2:28 PM EDT • Politics • blogs.timesofisrael.com
LIV Golf Mexico City: Jon Rahm, Legion XIII Sweep Individual, Team Titles

Jon Rahm finished at 21 under at Club de Golf Chapultepec to secure a commanding six-shot victory at LIV Golf Mexico City.

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Apr 19 • 2:23 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Who Is Pellegrino Matarazzo? American Math Expert Leading Real Sociedad

A 48-year-old American coach who studied mathematics at Columbia is now part of the history of Spanish club Real Sociedad.

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Apr 19 • 2:19 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
After Long Avoiding Politics, Commodity Traders Cozy Up to Trump

(Bloomberg) -- For decades, the world’s biggest commodity traders have sought to remain outside of politics, doing deals with anyone who has natural resources to buy or sell. Now, Donald Trump is changing the rules of the game. Most Read from BloombergHormuz Chaos, Lebanon Clashes Dent Trump Peace Deal HopesNvidia Makes Quantum Computing CEO a Billionaire in DaysTrump Says Iran Will Suspend Nuclear Program as Hormuz OpensThe Jet-Fuel Surge Is Making Global Flight Connections DisappearCongo to To

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Apr 19 • 2:08 PM EDT • Politics • finance.yahoo.com
After Long Avoiding Politics, Commodity Traders Cozy Up to Trump

For decades, the world’s biggest commodity traders have sought to remain outside of politics, doing deals with anyone who has natural resources to buy or sell. Now, Donald Trump is changing the rules of the game.

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Apr 19 • 2:08 PM EDT • Politics • bloomberg.com
Politics Now: April 18, 2026

This week on Politics Now with host John Langeler: President Donald Trump visits Las Vegas to talk about “No Taxes on Tips” and democrats hold several protests. Endorsements in some clo…

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Apr 19 • 1:18 PM EDT • Politics • 8newsnow.com
Stanford athletics hits historic 50-year streak of national championships

Stanford athletics continues it dynastic run in the NCAA with a 50th straight year with at least one national title.

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Apr 19 • 12:22 PM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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This Week in Missouri Politics - April 19, 2026

Scott Faughn is joined by Budget Chair Dirk Deaton.

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Apr 19 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • themissouritimes.com
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In Milan, Europe's far right gathers amid shifting era and enduring identity politics

Just days after Viktor Orban's defeat in Hungary, Matteo Salvini, Italy's deputy prime minister, hosted a far-right rally under the banner 'Without Fear: In Europe We Are Masters in Our Own House.'

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Apr 19 • 11:48 AM EDT • Politics • lemonde.fr
33 years after the crash, there’s still plenty to miss about Mickelson and his brand of politics

Just as journalism has felt the effects of time, so have politics and politicians. Gov. Mickelson was, after all, literally a giant among elected officials.

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Apr 19 • 11:30 AM EDT • Politics • southdakotasearchlight.com
California Politics 360 Full Episode | Sexual assault allegations made against Eric Swalwell

Multiple women have now accused Swalwell of sexual assault or misconduct. He has repeatedly denied all accusations.

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Apr 19 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
Colorado lawmakers advance bill to tackle Colorado’s prison capacity issues

As lawmakers work to compete the next state budget, they are intensifying efforts to address overcrowding and capacity challenges within the Department of Corrections and related agencies — issues that have contributed to increased spending in the budget. The state Senate on Friday gave preliminary approval to Senate Bill 159, specifically designed to work on […]

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Apr 19 • 11:22 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
'The chances of you living 50 years are very small': Theoretical physicist explains why humanity likely won't survive to see all the forces unified

Live Science spoke with Nobel prize-winning physicist David Gross, who recently received the $3 million Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, about the quest to unite all the forces and why humanity might not live to see a unified theory.

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Apr 19 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
The Rundown | Last Week in Michigan Politics (4-17-26)
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Apr 19 • 9:30 AM EDT • Politics • wzzm13.com
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Valve Developer Further Improves Old AMD GPUs: HD 7870 XT Finally Working On Linux

Timur Kristóf of Valve's Linux graphics driver team is the one that worked on improving the old AMD Radeon GCN 1.0/1.1 graphics card support by making AMDGPU driver improvements so it could become the default for these Southern Islands and Sea Islands GPUs rather than the legacy Radeon kernel driver

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Apr 19 • 9:25 AM EDT • Technology • phoronix.com
UNM class explores Bad Bunny, fashion and politics in new fall course

The University of New Mexico will offer a new fall course using the style of rapper Bad Bunny to examine the history of fashion, gender and politics.

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Apr 19 • 9:01 AM EDT • Politics • abqjournal.com
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How a little-known founder is trying to change Calif. politics — to the tune of $1 billion

You may not have heard of Maria Davidson, but tech investors like Joe Lonsdale and Garry Tan trust her with their political ambitions.

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Apr 19 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • sfstandard.com
Senedd election: Low awareness among young people ahead of May vote

Five years after giving 16 and 17-year-olds the vote, youth engagement in politics remains low.

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Apr 19 • 8:35 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
Republicans Plan Big Spending to Keep Ohio's Senate Seat. A Bribery Scandal Adds to Their Challenges

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As he seeks to retain his U.S. Senate seat this fall, Ohio Republican Jon Husted has been unable to escape the shadow of a $60 million bribery scandal that has roiled state politics for more than five years. Husted was recently called to testify as a defense witness in the

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Apr 19 • 8:25 AM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
Inside Texas Politics
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Tolkkinen: These rural Minnesota Catholics prefer Trump for politics, Pope Leo for theology

Trump’s tussles with Pope Leo haven’t shaken their support.

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Apr 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • startribune.com
Bay Area scientists honored at the ‘Oscars of Science’ for math and physics

Researchers from Stanford and UC Berkeley are being celebrated like celebrities for advancing mathematics and developing strategies to find a hypothetical particle.

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Apr 19 • 7:05 AM EDT • Science • mercurynews.com
Colorado’s lawmakers lie on the ballot, again, to take away TABOR

I know this will shock you, but the system is rigged. Maybe not in the conspiracy-theory, tinfoil-hat way. In the simple, obvious, right-in-front-of-your-face way: politicians get to play by rules you don’t. And every now and then they get so brazen about it, you have to stop and admire the hustle. We Coloradans have been […]

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Apr 19 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Curing U.S. Health Care, Part I

In 2008, much to their own surprise, leading Democrats unified around a program of major health care reform. Policy wonks had spent years developing the concepts behind what eventually became Obamacare; big Democratic victories in the 2006 midterms and the prospect of controlling both Congress and the presidency made it possible to imagine turning those ideas into reality. During the Democratic primary, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama advocated similar plans, based on those ideas, for expanding insurance coverage. And it happened! The Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010. When it was fully implemented in 2014, millions of Americans got health insurance: Impressive as the raw numbers are, they don’t tell the whole story. Before the ACA, even upper-middle-class Americans often found it impossible to get health insurance if they had pre-existing medical conditions. Many Americans were trapped in jobs they wanted to leave but couldn’t for fear of losing their employment-based coverage. Meanwhile, dire predictions from the usual suspects about runaway costs proved wrong. In fact, overall U.S. medical spending has grown much more slowly since the ACA was enacted than before. But the U.S., alone among advanced nations, still falls far short of providing universal health care. As you can see from the chart above, 8 percent of the population was still uninsured in 2024, a number that is set to rise over the next two years as a result of Republican policies. True, many of the uninsured in 2024 were undocumented immigrants, who we don’t try to cover. But there are still a lot of uninsured. Moreover, a significant number of Americans who have health insurance are in fact underinsured. As a result, they are at risk of incurring devastating healthcare costs and are sometimes forced to forgo needed care. This number is set to rise sharply in the next two years as a result of Republican policies adopted under Donald Trump. And not only is the U.S. unique among advanced countries in its under-provision of health care coverage, it also incurs by far the world’s highest healthcare costs per capita. So now may well be a good time to get behind a new push for major health reform — an effort, if you like, to finish the job begun under Obama. Today’s primer is devoted to the economics of health reform. During his failed effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Donald Trump famously complained, “Nobody knew healthcare could be so complicated.” Actually, we did know — and it’s not that complicated. Health economists understand the principles very well. And because health policy varies greatly among advanced nations, we know a lot about what works and what doesn’t. This will be the first in a series about health reform. Beyond the paywall I’ll address the following: 1. Why markets can’t be trusted to deliver healthcare 2. Routes to universal healthcare 3. What works? In a follow-up post I’ll discuss the pros and cons of different approaches, and possible paths forward for the United States.

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Apr 19 • 6:31 AM EDT • Health • paulkrugman.substack.com
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Jim Nowlan: Profiles in courage are in short supply in politics

Without political capital, leadership is irrelevant. Money has become the decisive political capital that can win elections and sustain officials.

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Apr 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • chicagotribune.com
Editorial: Let’s get some ‘Pothole Politics’ here from Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s New York

Sewer socialism might not be as bad as it sounds.

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Apr 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • chicagotribune.com
Politics is shaken by a new wave of #MeToo reckonings

Eric Swalwell's downfall is driving a renewed focus on sexual misconduct and abuse in Washington.

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Apr 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • salon.com
Inside Texas Politics
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State politics enters rarely-contested Alamo Heights school board races

Two school board races in Alamo Heights drew challengers this year. Candidates disagree on how to implement controversial education laws.

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Apr 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • sanantonioreport.org
Opinion | When politics becomes performance: From ‘Jesus-Trump’ to the Pale Blue Dot

When a political figure begins to frame himself as a kind of national redeemer, the boundaries of democratic discourse begin to shift, Dingman Yu writes.

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Apr 19 • 5:59 AM EDT • Politics • startribune.com
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics

Is a Special Session delay actually a win for Ron DeSantis?

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Apr 19 • 5:30 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
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How much influencer earn at Coachella, the 'Influencer Olympics'

Influencers at Coachella can earn five-figure fees for promoting brands, but many are happy to trade social posts for VIP tickets and villa stays.

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Apr 19 • 5:30 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Final FHSU Science Café is April 27; '150 Conversations'

" /> FHSU Science and Mathematics Education InstituteThe Fort Hay

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Maybe we need more religion in politics, not less

R. Bruce Anderson writes that the president's blasphemous meme and profane feud with the pope are a symptom of a wider disconnect of politics from morality.

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Apr 19 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • theledger.com
This week in SC politics: Governor candidates itching to debate

GOP leaders have finalized who will make the cut for the upcoming Republican gubernatorial debate — a decision that could shape the race before many voters fully tune in ahead of the June primary.

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Apr 19 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • postandcourier.com
Pols & Politics: Baker makes return trip to Massachusetts this week

Former Massachusetts Governor and current NCAA President Charlie Baker will be making a return trip to the Bay State this week as the featured speaker at a luncheon in Boston.

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Apr 19 • 4:45 AM EDT • Politics • bostonherald.com
University of Pittsburgh team's FRED model tracks measles

Pitt's Framework for Reconstructing Epidemiological Dynamics program was instrumental in convincing lawmakers to pass rare legislation that took away the ability of residents to skip vaccines because of religious or personal beliefs.

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Apr 19 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • newsinteractive.post-gazette.com
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Inside California Politics

(INSID CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — This week on Inside California Politics, host Nikki Laurenzo is joined by political analysts Rob Stutzman and Andrew Acosta to discuss the latest developments in the g…

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Apr 19 • 2:25 AM EDT • Politics • ktla.com
Inside California Politics

(INSID CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — This week on Inside California Politics, host Nikki Laurenzo is joined by political analysts Rob Stutzman and Andrew Acosta to discuss the latest developments in the g…

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Apr 19 • 2:25 AM EDT • Politics • fox40.com
Politics: Iowa House approves bills affecting license plate readers, chatbots

The Iowa House of Representatives approved two measures last week relating to the usage of automated license plate readers and AI chatbots, bills that advocates for privacy and child safety

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Apr 19 • 2:00 AM EDT • Politics • telegraphherald.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
Obsession with primaries takes hold in French politics a year out from presidential race

On both left and right, talk of primaries continues to stall amid logistical challenges, personal rivalries and deeper strategic voids that experts say traditional parties have yet to confront.

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Apr 18 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • lemonde.fr
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Boston researchers take home top science honors

Boston researchers were honored for their work from physics to cosmology to gene editing.

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Apr 18 • 7:00 PM EDT • Science • bostonglobe.com
Oklahoma wins 4th NCAA women's gymnastics title in 5 years

Oklahoma senior Faith Torrez drilled the final routine of her career, delivering a near-perfect performance on the floor exercise as the last competitor on the final rotation to help the Sooners win the NCAA women's gymnastics championships on Saturday.

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Apr 18 • 6:53 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Florida Politics Now

Florida Politics Now - April 18, 2026

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Apr 18 • 4:43 PM EDT • Politics • wctv.tv
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Report: DC police wanted to arrest Cory Mills after assault call

New reporting from the Washington Post provides more detail about a police interaction involving a Florida Congressman, with body camera footage offering

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Apr 18 • 4:20 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
This week in politics: How Schuylkill County’s legislators voted

Between ongoing budget stalemates and severe partisan divides, it can be easy to feel like nothing is getting done in government. But every week is a busy week in politics, and important developments are happening at both the state and…

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Apr 18 • 3:00 PM EDT • Politics • republicanherald.com
Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health disorders

President endorses psilocybin and ibogaine: "Can I have some, please?"

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Apr 18 • 2:56 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Historic Start By The Numbers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a historic start. Here's their 15-4 start to the 2026 MLB season by the numbers.

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Apr 18 • 2:21 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
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This Week in Politics: A compromise on taxing the rich in New York | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

Gov. Hochul announced a proposal to impose a new tax on second homes in New York City valued at $5 million dollars and more.

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Apr 18 • 12:59 PM EDT • Politics • wnyc.org
Athletics' Jacob Wilson problem might not go away anytime soon

This might become a season-long issue for the A's.

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Apr 18 • 12:51 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Farewell to Prof. Michael Rabin, godfather of Israeli computer science

A pioneer of modern computing, Rabin shaped algorithms, cryptography and AI foundations, mentored generations and remains the only Israeli to win the Turing Award, the field’s highest honor, as computer science reshaped everyday life

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Apr 18 • 12:42 PM EDT • Science • ynetnews.com
Trump signs order to hasten review of psychedelics

Ibogaine and other psychedelics remain banned under the federal government's most restrictive category for illegal, high-risk drugs. But the administration is taking steps to ease restrictions and spur research on using the drugs for medical purposes, including conditions like severe depression.

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Apr 18 • 12:27 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Why Grindr’s CEO Wants the Gay Dating App to Get Deeper Into AI

In a new interview, George Arison talks AI, California politics and where he disagrees with LGBTQ advocates.

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Apr 18 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com
2026 NFL Draft Rumors: Ty Simpson Status, Dexter Lawrence Trade Price, More

Here are all the latest 2026 NFL Draft rumors.

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Apr 18 • 11:33 AM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Kim Kendall maintains control of HD 18 money race

The rookie legislator's lone challenger isn't raising much.

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Apr 18 • 11:00 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
How Trump is pushing psychedelics reform through the health agencies

Trump directed the federal government to rush access to psychedelic treatments and reevaluate their status as controlled substances.

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Apr 18 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
The Blogs: A President, A Pope, And Politics At The Water’s Edge

From the blog of Seth Cohen at The Times of Israel

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Apr 18 • 10:39 AM EDT • Politics • blogs.timesofisrael.com
Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine

President Donald Trump has directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine | WBEN

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Apr 18 • 10:16 AM EDT • Politics • audacy.com
Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine

President Donald Trump has directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine.

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Apr 18 • 10:16 AM EDT • Health • click2houston.com
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Trump Signs Order To Accelerate Legal Access To Psychedelics For Patients With Mental Health Conditions

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at expanding and expediting research on the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, a move aimed at making substances such as psilocybin, ibogaine, LSD and MDMA more readily available to patients in clinical settings. The move will “dramatically accelerate access to new medical research and treatments based […]

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Apr 18 • 9:40 AM EDT • Health • marijuanamoment.net
Another poll shows Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis staring up at JD Vance in 2028 GOP sweepstakes, each struggling with young voters

Can a Florida man win the White House in 2028?

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Apr 18 • 9:15 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
The Founders Built Safeguards. Our Politics Rendered Them Useless

When every constitutional check stalls, the voters remain the only safeguard the system still relies on

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Apr 18 • 9:11 AM EDT • Politics • thefulcrum.us
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Catholics in Trump Administration Are Stuck Amid Pope Leo XIV Attacks

Donald Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV are making J.D. Vance and Catholics choose between their religion and their fealty to the president.

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Apr 18 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • rollingstone.com
Sugg Inducted into Chesterfield Sports Hall of Fame - University of Richmond Athletics

Chesterfield, Va.— University of Richmond Deputy Athletics Director LaRee Sugg was one of four individuals inducted into the Chesterfield County Sports Hall ...

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Apr 18 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • richmondspiders.com
Cory Mills says he shouldn't 'fall into the category' of Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales

U.S. Rep. Cory Mills rebuffed comparisons of his own personal scandals to those that forced U.S. Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales to resign. Caught

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Apr 18 • 7:49 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
How Americans really feel about immigration

The messy politics of immigration reform, explained.

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Apr 18 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • vox.com
Colorado Politics Calendar Apr. 20-26

CoPo’s weekly political calendar helps you find political and public policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]

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Apr 18 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Statehouse beat: Ethics in West Virginia politics are dead and gone

We are witnessing an appalling, perhaps unprecedented decline in ethics in West Virginia politics.

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Apr 18 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • wvgazettemail.com
Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu to co-host the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards

A galaxy of top sporting stars is set to grace the awards at the Palacio de Cibeles in Madrid on Monday, 20 April.

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Apr 18 • 6:17 AM EDT • Sports • olympics.com
Carney’s Liberal Majority Reshapes Fortunes to the Left and the Right

Mark Carney’s brand of centrist politics and his invitation to floor crossers with conservative convictions into the Liberal Party’s ranks have reshaped the country’s political economy.

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Apr 18 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Opinion: Politics and religion

The relationship between religion and government is explored in this article, highlighting the influence of Christianity on American politics.

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Apr 18 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • concordmonitor.com
‘ComEd Four’: The case that once rocked Illinois politics now on shaky ground

After a pair of Supreme Court rulings on central issues like bribery and false statements, followed by a lightning-quick reversal by a Chicago appeals court, the ComEd Four case that once rocked Illinois politics is on an increasingly shaky…

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Apr 18 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • chicagotribune.com
Failure of communication is a problem in today’s politics [column]

“I came to see if words are still an effective method of communication,” Japanese writer and political activist Yukio Mishima said during a famous political debate at the University of

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Apr 18 • 4:30 AM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
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