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How Crypto Miners Are Powering the AI Revolution

April 6, 2026

A handful of former cryptocurrency mining companies have swapped digital coins for data center dominance. Once known for burning through electricity to mint virtual money, these firms now lease out massive computing power to tech giants racing to build artificial intelligence systems. Names like Cor

politics

How student loan fraud got harder and cheaper for taxpayers

April 6, 2026

In 2025 the U. S. government put stricter rules on who could receive federal student money. Before, almost anyone could fill out a simple form and claim aid without proving who they were. Cheaters took advantage, costing taxpayers about a billion dollars each year. Now every first-time applicant mus

education

A Coach Who Gave Back: How One Man’s Legacy Lives On

April 6, 2026

Elton “Bull” Mango wasn’t just a coach or teacher—he was the kind of person who made an entire community feel seen. A DeRidder High School field house now bears his name, but his impact went far beyond sports. Born in 1943, Mango faced early hardship—his father left early, and his mother died when h

education

Quick way into construction work in Billings

April 6, 2026

Billings is running a free-to-low-cost training program that jumps people straight into construction jobs. No prior experience is needed—just show up ready to learn. The course covers safety basics, how to handle tools, construction math, reading blueprint drawings, and how to behave on an actual jo

entertainment

Why Adolescence Stands Out Among Crime Dramas

April 6, 2026

Adolescence isn’t just another crime show—it’s a bold experiment in storytelling that strips away the usual drama to show raw, painful truths. Set in the UK, the four-hour series follows Jamie, a 13-year-old boy accused of killing his classmate Katie. But unlike typical thrillers, it doesn’t rely on

lifestyle

Cruise travelers: Know the risks before picking your ports

April 6, 2026

Cruises make island hopping look easy and fun. But not all stops are equally safe. Some popular ports have raised red flags with crime or travel warnings. Passengers often underestimate how much safety can vary from one city to another. A travel podcast recently pointed out five destinations that ne

crime

Why museums keep getting robbed—and why the art is nearly impossible to sell

April 6, 2026

Museums worldwide have faced a string of bold thefts recently, including a brazen robbery in Italy where thieves took works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse in a single night. Experts say these crimes aren’t as clever as movies make them seem—they’re often just quick break-ins with little planning.

health

Gut microbes and the body’s alarm system: how they stir up PCOS

April 5, 2026

The way our gut bacteria talk to the immune system has become a hot topic in understanding PCOS. Scientists are finding that an unbalanced gut flora can trigger the body’s pattern‑recognition receptors, or PRRs. These receptors normally help detect germs, but when over‑activated by bacterial p

health

Risky Drug Mixes: What Kids in Taiwan Face

April 5, 2026

A new look at how kids in Taiwan can end up in danger after taking medicines shows that certain patterns make serious harm more likely. The study examined records from 1991 to 2020 for children under 18 who were admitted with drug‑related problems. By looking at a full thirty‑year span, researchers

environment

Free Climate Stories for All

April 5, 2026

The organization behind this video is a nonprofit that keeps its climate reporting open to everyone. It does not charge viewers or put ads on its site, and it shares its stories with other news outlets that might not have the money to cover environmental topics. By partnering across the country, it