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Supreme Court to Decide on Parents' Right to Opt Out of LGBTQ+ Books in Maryland Schools
The Supreme Court is set to hear a pivotal case from Montgomery County, Maryland, where parents object to LGBTQ+ themed books in schools due to religious beliefs. The parents seek the right to opt-out, while the school district defends the curriculum as promoting inclusivity and cultural diversity.


Cannabis: A Potential Game-Changer in Cancer Treatment, Study Reveals Strong Scientific Support
A meta-analysis of over 10,000 studies shows cannabis could effectively manage cancer symptoms and potentially combat the disease. Despite its controversial status, the research reveals strong scientific support, urging reclassification for further study.


Trump Weighs Recognizing Crimea as Russian Amid Stalled Ukraine Peace Talks
President Trump considers acknowledging Russia's control over Crimea as part of a peace deal to end the Ukraine conflict, marking a potential shift in U.S. policy. This proposal faces resistance from European allies and Ukraine, who reject territorial concessions and demand a firmer stance against Russian aggression.

The real-time strategy game 'Tempest Rising' was released early on April 17 due to a Steam error, giving all players access a week before its planned launch. Developers are offering new content to compensate Deluxe Edition pre-order customers, while the game maintains a "Very Positive" rating on Steam.

NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft finds Mercury may have a 10-mile thick diamond layer, formed under extreme conditions and possibly influencing its magnetic field. The upcoming BepiColombo mission will further investigate these findings, potentially reshaping our understanding of Mercury's unique geological history.

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A father and son were killed in Valdagno, Italy, when their car fell into a sinkhole amid severe flooding on April 17, 2025. The incident occurred as they attempted to aid rescue efforts during a red alert weather warning, highlighting the extreme conditions impacting northern Italy.

A study by Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute highlights genes that influence Alzheimer's risk and treatment targets. Notably, MTCH2 could be key, as altering its expression in fruit flies reversed motor dysfunction, suggesting new therapeutic avenues.

The EEOC, led by Acting Chair Andrea Lucas, has deprioritized transgender discrimination cases, aligning with a 2025 executive order defining gender strictly as male or female. Critics say this shift undermines protections established by the 2020 Bostock ruling, casting doubt on the EEOC's commitment to enforcing anti-discrimination laws.

Rice University researchers have developed a 3D photonic-crystal cavity method, potentially revolutionizing quantum computing and communication. Published in *Nature Communications*, the study demonstrates control over light-matter interactions, crucial for quantum information processing.

A research team from the University of Tokyo has discovered the anomalous Hall effect in collinear antiferromagnets, challenging the traditional understanding of these materials. This finding could revolutionize information technology by utilizing non-Fermi liquid states to generate magnetization-free effects.
