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May 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Inside the clash between Gamma and anonymous smear campaigns

A fast-growing entertainment company has taken legal action against hidden online critics after two websites popped up accusing it of serious wrongdoing. Gamma, which works with well-known artists, filed a lawsuit in a New York court saying these sites spread lies about its finances and leadership.

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May 27 2026POLITICS

UCLA Faces New Federal Lawsuit Over Antisemitic Harassment Claims

The U. S. government has filed a fresh lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles, accusing the campus of ignoring antisemitic harassment faced by Jewish and Israeli students. The complaint follows a wave of protests after the Gaza conflict began in October 2023, during which pro‑Pale

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

A New Chef Takes the Spotlight

By the time Byron was thirteen, his father Wolfgang had already turned a small kitchen into a culinary empire. After saying the words at his bar mitzvah, Byron promised that someday he would run the restaurants while Wolfgang relaxed on a beach. The joke sparked a real conversation the next day: “

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May 27 2026POLITICS

Montana Law Rethinks Money Rules in Politics

The newest bill, known as I‑194, aims to tighten rules around money in political campaigns. The proposal says that if the state fails to update its campaign finance laws, it could face a financial hit worth millions. The idea is that newer regulations would keep the political process fair and transp

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May 27 2026OPINION

The Quiet Room Where Freedom Was Born

Independence Hall is a small, plain room that feels like a quiet witness to history. It was the place where people decided America would be its own nation, and later where they agreed on the Constitution. The room has no fancy decorations; its simplicity reminds us that big ideas can come from

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May 27 2026SCIENCE

The Hidden Time‑Warp of Looping Videos

Many people spend hours scrolling through short clips that repeat endlessly on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. A recent study looked at how this habit affects the way people feel about time, as well as their emotions and excitement. Researchers followed 151 young adults over two weeks, asking t

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

A Healdsburg restaurant faces tough months ahead after a morning crash

A quiet Saturday morning in Healdsburg took a sharp turn when an SUV plowed into Baci Cafe & Wine Bar, turning a 16-year-old restaurant into a scene of shattered glass and overturned furniture. The crash happened around 7:50 a. m. , leaving behind a mess that will take six to eight weeks just to cle

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May 27 2026CELEBRITIES

Fashion Takes Center Stage at the 2026 AMAs

The 2026 American Music Awards wrapped up another year of musical achievements. While trophies flew across categories like Album of the Year and Artist of the Year, the real buzz started long before the first prize was handed out. The red carpet became its own stage, where clothing choices turned he

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May 27 2026LIFESTYLE

What does it mean to be Wasian today?

The term Wasian—mixing white and Asian heritage—has popped up everywhere lately, mostly because a bunch of well-known faces have started using it. Think Olympic skaters, actors and musicians who suddenly feel seen in a way they didn’t growing up. For some, the label is helpful. It’s a quick way to s

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May 27 2026CELEBRITIES

What happens when LA mayoral races get messy?

Los Angeles voters are seeing a very unusual race for mayor this year. One candidate stands out not just for his fame, but for how he’s shaking up the usual rules. Spencer Pratt, better known from reality TV, has climbed surprisingly high in the polls, overtaking even the sitting mayor and a promine

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