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The Story of Edmonia Lewis, America’s First Black and Indigenous Art Star

"Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone" at the Peabody Essex Museum revisits the career of the once-famed Black and Indigenous American sculptor

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Teacher's Opera Karaoke Goes Viral and Lands Him Audition on Britain's Got Talent (WATCH His Nessun Dorma)

Teacher Benjamin Gillham sang Nessun Dorma in a pub karaoke opera moment that led to a call from Britain's Got Talent after viral video.

Big Think

Dark matter passes a new cosmic test, while MOND fails

On cosmic scales, only dark matter (or something equivalent) gives us the Universe we observe. Now, the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect agrees.

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SN Archive (1986): Michael Jordan's 63-point playoff game included a missed clutch shot that nobody remembers | Sporting News

"Maybe the guy is God disguised as Michael Jordan.”

Restaurant brands roll out promotions for 4/20

The occasion comes as marijuana consumption experiences a significant and sustainable increase

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At Least One Pope Preferred Manual Transmissions - Jalopnik

A Ford Fusion with a manual transmission was apparently what transported Pope Leo around Chicago, back when he was still called Robert Prevost.

Republicans rush to close the gap in the final stretch of Virginia's redistricting election

Behind in the polls and spending in the Democratic-leaning state, Republicans say they are still "within striking distance" ahead of Tuesday's vote.

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13-Year-Old Boy Stumbles Upon Royal Treasure with Metal Detector on Isolated German Island

A young boy’s metal detector pinged on a quiet German island, and what he unearthed was far more than he ever expected. Hidden beneath the soil, an ancient treasure lay waiting.

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The first time cats lay eyes on an abandoned puppy. Watch their reaction. Original post

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Progressive Analilia Mejía takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win

New Jersey Democrat Analilia Mejía has won a special election to fill the U.S. House seat that was vacated by Democratic Gov.

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Soaking in a Hot Tub Bestows Surprising Health Benefits, Even More Than Saunas, New Study Says

Soaking in a hot bath increases blood flow, benefits your vascular health, and boosts the immune system, shows a University of Oregon study.

April 18th, 2026: Mercury Sextile Pluto/Juno — Ruby Slipper Astrology

Mercury in Aries sextile Pluto and Juno in Aquarius (5 deg) Pluto and Juno are applying to a conjunction, exact on Apr 20th. You can feel this building now - the transformative power (Pluto) of a partnership agreement (Juno) that's liberating and revolutionary (Aquarius). That power is given an

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How a dog was blamed for ruining the 1961 Boston Marathon

How a (very good) dog was blamed for ruining the 1961 Boston Marathon after it ran with the race leaders before tripping Johnny Kelley.

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We all have days like this

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Man says sausage roll in red kite photo was made by mother-in-law

A man believes he has the answer to where a red kite got hold of the savoury snack in Banbury.

Gothamist

Would Donald Trump have to pay the NYC pied-à-terre tax?

It depends, in part, on whether the Trump Tower triplex is now technically Barron's apartment.

April 20th, 2026: Pluto Conjunct Juno — Ruby Slipper Astrology

Mercury in Aries conjunct Saturn (7 deg) and Mars (8 deg) Pluto in Aquarius conjunct Juno (5 deg) Mercury's hits to Saturn and Mars build on the April 19th conjunction. Restricted and focused actions are put into words- this can be a formal statement regarding what action must be taken

Big Think

Only antimatter provides the energy we need for interstellar travel

Our dream of journeying to other star systems has a big obstacle to overcome: the vast interstellar distances. Can antimatter get us there?

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TikTok influencer with 10M followers banned from St. Paul parks for 'harassing' vulnerable adults

A Minnesota-based TikTok influencer has been banned from all St. Paul parks and recreation property for 180 days after city officials say he routinely went to Pig's Eye Park to "Harass, record and profit from vulnerable adults" at the park.

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Cerritos teen invents AI-powered device to help detect and treat crossed eyes

An eighth grader from Cerritos has developed an artificial intelligence-powered wearable device designed to help people with strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes, by detecting eye drift in real time.

Rolling Stone

Tom Waits' First New Music in 15 Years Is a Chilling, Macabre Protest Song

Hear Tom Waits and Massive Attack's collaborative song, "Boots on the Ground."

Democracy Docket

Trump DOJ loses again, now 0 for 5 on voter roll cases, as court rejects Rhode Island lawsuit

U.S. District Judge Mary S. McElroy, a Trump appointee, called the DOJ’s widespread voter roll demands a “fishing expedition.”

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Pick your favourite kits from the tournament

BBC Sport has highlighted some of the most interesting kits which will be seen at this summer's World Cup. Pick your favourites.

April 22nd, 2026: Big Feelings With The Cancer Moon — Ruby Slipper Astrology

Cancer Moon square Saturn in Aries (8 deg) Moon square Mars in Aries (9 deg) Moon square Mercury in Aries (11 deg) Moon conjunct Jupiter (17 deg) The Moon's challenging squares to Saturn and Mars can stir up some very tense issues. There's a mix of repression/neediness (you're n