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May 01 2026CRYPTO

Eric Trump Steps Back From Crypto‑Linked Fintech Firm

A small company in Las Vegas, once unknown, shot into the spotlight last year after it began buying shares of a cryptocurrency linked to a family business. The firm, known as Alt5 Sigma Corp. , had Eric Trump listed on its website in March, suggesting he was involved as a board observer and adviser.

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May 01 2026EDUCATION

College Voices: How One Man’s Stand Shaped Academic Freedom

Harry Keyishian was a Shakespeare teacher who, in the early 1960s, turned into a symbol of free speech on campus. He refused to sign New York’s loyalty oath in 1961, a rule that forced teachers to swear they were not involved with the Communist Party or any other “subversive” group. Because of this

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May 01 2026HEALTH

Shifting How Hospitals Get Paid: What It Means for Doctors and Patients

In China, the way hospitals earn money is changing. The old system paid doctors for every test and treatment they gave, called Fee‑for‑Service (FFS). Now the government is moving toward a new model known as Diagnosis‑Related Groups (DRGs), where hospitals receive one set payment for each patient’s d

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Brain Boost: How Motivation Shapes Learning in the First Year of a New Language

People who start learning a new language often see their brains change in surprising ways. In a year-long study, researchers followed learners to watch how the brain’s structure and function shifted as they improved. They also measured how much students wanted to succeed, their confidence, and the t

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May 01 2026CELEBRITIES

Shocking Lawsuit Fight Over Confidentiality Deals

Howard Stern has taken a stand against former executive assistant Leslie Kuhn, who sued the star and his wife for $2. 5 million a few weeks ago. The 72‑year‑old host says the case is a “shakedown” and calls it a transparent sham, according to court papers. His lawyer, Ilene Farkas, added that the co

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May 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

PlayStation games now: one-time check, no more hassles

A strange warning popped up last weekend for some PlayStation buyers. New digital copies suddenly showed a 30-day countdown, making players worry they’d lose access if they stayed offline. Quick tests by gamers suggested the timer might reset itself after a month, turning a one-time check into a per

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May 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Understanding South Coast’s nature through science and community

On May 13, at 6:30 p. m. , the Middleborough Public Library will host an open discussion where locals can learn how research shapes the area’s natural environment. Three guest speakers will break down important topics like pollinators, salt marshes, and natural pest control. Instead of diving straig

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May 01 2026POLITICS

City Money Update: Where It Comes From and Where It Goes

At a recent meeting, city finance leaders shared a small rise in first-quarter income tax collections for 2026. The bump was tiny—just half a percent higher than the same time last year, adding $3, 872. Most of that extra cash came from people filing personal tax returns, business estimates, and pay

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May 01 2026CRIME

When a breakup turns messy: money, revenge, and a house dispute

A Florida woman is now facing serious legal trouble after a messy breakup spiraled into a mix of fraud, harassment, and a fight over a shared home. Kristina Taylor, 36, and her friend Tara Johnson were arrested last year for sending explicit videos and photos from her past relationship to her ex-boy

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Redrawing the Rules: How One Supreme Court Decision Could Shape Who Holds Power for Years

Elections used to have a basic rule: the people picking leaders, not the other way around. But a recent Supreme Court decision just tore up that idea when it comes to drawing voting districts. By striking down Louisiana’s congressional map, the court removed one of the last tools keeping extreme ger

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