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Robots Help Old Hong Kong Residents Get Their Things Back

April 17, 2026

The fire that shook Tai Po last November left a high‑rise block in ruins and 168 people dead. Now, four months later, residents are trying to recover what they can from the wreckage. Fanny Mok, 59, has lived on the 13th floor for three decades. The blaze destroyed her home and forced her to stay

technology

Tools to watch out for hidden dangers at home

April 16, 2026

Every home has invisible threats that can slip past human senses. Water might quietly ruin walls. A gas heater could spread an odourless poison. A basement might hold a radioactive gas. These risks aren’t rare, yet they often go unnoticed until it’s too late. Smart gadgets can act as early warning s

health

Risky Habits and the Rise of Esophageal Cancer in Johannesburg

April 15, 2026

The fight against esophageal cancer in South Africa is still fierce, with one type of the disease, squamous cell carcinoma, causing many deaths. A recent study from Johannesburg looked closely at how everyday choices and surroundings contribute to this problem. It highlighted that drinking alc

health

Heart Attack and Depression: A Two-Way Street?

April 13, 2026

Studies show that heart attacks and depression don't just happen separately. They often appear together, and each can make the other worse. Researchers dug into past studies to see how these two health issues are connected. What they found wasn't just a one-way road. Instead, it's more like a two-wa

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Religion and Recovery: A Fresh Look at How Faith Helps Beat Addiction

April 12, 2026

Many people think addiction is a simple problem that can be solved with one quick fix. But the truth is more complex. A recent study pulled data from 55 long‑term research projects that together tracked over half a million people. The researchers found that having spiritual or religious beliefs and

sports

Punjab Kings spinner faces viral backlash over smoking claim

April 12, 2026

A clip that spread quickly online shows a man in a luxury car taking a cigarette break and then dropping the butt on the road. The footage looks very much like Punjab Kings’ Yuzvendra Chahal, a 35‑year‑old leg‑spinner who has been praised for his disciplined life and recent fitness goals. Fans and c

health

Cleaner Air, Safer Lungs

April 12, 2026

Air quality today is a different beast than it was decades ago. While the government has cut back on lead and sulfur dioxide, new dangers have taken center stage: tiny particles from factories, cars and power plants; ozone that forms under the sun; and smoke that travels far beyond its source. The

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Weight and Smiles: How Body Size Affects Dental Happiness

April 11, 2026

The research looked at how feeling good about one’s mouth changes when someone is overweight or not. Researchers compared two groups: people who are obese and those with a normal weight. They measured how each group talked about their dental comfort, pain, and overall enjoyment of eating or talking.

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Space Hero Shatner Brings Star Trek Spirit to Steel City Con

April 11, 2026

In Monroeville, the former Double Tree hotel turned Legacy Event Center buzzed with excitement as William Shatner, best known for playing Captain James T. Kirk, arrived to meet fans at Steel City Con. Earlier that day, he had shared hopeful thoughts about NASA’s Artemis II astronauts, confident they

sports

Smokies pull off last-second win in Knoxville

April 9, 2026

Knoxville fans saw a game full of frustration before the Smokies turned things around in the final inning on April 8. The team had spent much of the night feeling unlucky, especially after a messy eighth inning where umpires made controversial calls and a key groundout ended in a broken bat. By the