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Graduation Speakers Light Up Mississippi Universities in 2026

April 30, 2026

Mississippi’s graduation season is fast approaching, and each campus has lined up a mix of leaders, scholars, and celebrities to inspire new graduates. Alcorn State University will open its ceremony on May 9 with Pelicia E. Hall, the executive vice president of ViaPath Technologies, who will shar

politics

China Tightens Rules, US Reacts Quietly

April 30, 2026

Beijing introduced new trade rules that could make it harder for foreign companies to move their production away from China. The changes were announced just before President Trump’s visit to Shanghai for talks with Xi Jinping. The rules aim to punish firms that reduce their reliance on Chinese supp

technology

Staying Smart Without Big Tech Watching

April 30, 2026

Many people worry about how much power tech giants and governments have over our daily lives. These groups use artificial intelligence not just to recommend videos or predict shopping habits, but to track, control, and shape what people see and think. They claim it’s for safety or convenience, yet t

business

Big Pharma\'s $11. 75 billion power move: what it means for medicine

April 27, 2026

Last weekend saw a huge shake-up in the global drug industry. Sun Pharmaceutical just announced it will take over Organon for $11. 75 billion in cash. This isn\'t just another business deal—it\'s one of the biggest healthcare mergers this year. The sudden announcement has left many wondering what th

finance

Chip stocks take center stage as markets hit new heights

April 26, 2026

The stock market's recent upward climb appears heavily reliant on the semiconductor sector, with a handful of chipmakers driving growth. This week, companies like Texas Instruments, AMD, and Intel saw significant gains, pushing major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record intraday p

health

Spices Team Up to Fight Inflammation Better Than Alone

April 26, 2026

Scientists tested how well common spices fight inflammation when used together instead of separately. They found that menthol from mint, cineole from eucalyptus, and capsaicin from chili peppers work much better when paired. In fact, certain combinations made their anti-inflammatory effects 100 time

politics

House Shake‑Ups Show Ethics Can Be Enforced Fast

April 25, 2026

Congress has shown it can act quickly when members misbehave, as three lawmakers recently stepped down after serious accusations. The newest resignation came from Florida’s Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick, a Democrat who quit just before her ethics committee vote. The panel had already found her guilty o

business

A Small Win in Cutting Drug Costs

April 24, 2026

The White House plans to reveal a new deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on pricing for their drugs. This move comes after the company was one of the few chosen to negotiate. Regeneron, which makes treatments like the Covid-19 antibody combo, didn’t comment right away. Their stock price jumped ove

politics

Health Budget Talk: What Congress Heard About Vaccines and Money

April 22, 2026

The Department of Health and Human Services faced a long series of hearings in the Senate and House this week. The main point for lawmakers was how to cut more than a dozen percent of the agency’s budget while still keeping services available. The head of the department said the cuts were painful

health

Big Pharma Makes a Bold $7 Billion Bet on a New Cancer Treatment

April 21, 2026

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly just dropped $3. 25 billion upfront on a startup called Kelonia Therapeutics, with the potential to pay $7 billion total if everything goes right. The big idea? A treatment that turns your own immune cells into cancer fighters without the usual lab work. Instead of yan