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May 05 2026FINANCE

April’s Stock Winners: Why Fintech and Digital Lenders Outperformed

April saw some financial stocks hit impressive highs, with the top performers jumping anywhere from 29% to nearly 62%. Most of these gains came from companies shaking up traditional finance—think digital payment tools, crypto-related businesses, and online lending services. As investors grew more co

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May 04 2026WEATHER

Sunny Start, Rain on the Horizon

The week begins with bright skies and mild heat. A calm high‑pressure system keeps the weather clear, letting temperatures drop to the 40s and low 50s overnight; a light jacket might be useful. Monday brings sunshine to the Midlands, with afternoons warming up to the upper 70s and lower 80s. T

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Health Insurance on a Budget: The High‑Deductible Debate

Many people now pick plans that cost less each month but require them to pay most of their medical bills first. These “high‑deductible” options let patients save money in special tax‑free accounts, but the savings come at a price: when an illness or injury happens, patients face huge out‑of‑pocket c

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May 04 2026SPORTS

Running Shoes That Could Make You Faster – But Only in Some Cases

Recent studies have looked at new running shoes that use carbon‑fiber plates and super‑soft foam. Some of these designs claim to help runners use less energy and finish races faster, but the evidence is not clear-cut. A team searched through scientific papers and found fourteen experiments that t

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May 04 2026SCIENCE

The Real‑World Effectiveness of Aumolertinib for Rare EGFR Mutations in Lung Cancer

Aumolertinib, a newer drug that targets the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), has been tested in two hospitals on patients with a rare form of lung cancer. The cancer cells carry uncommon deletions in exon 19 of the EGFR gene, a pattern that often makes standard treatments less reliable. R

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May 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Killing’s Unexpected Second Life on Netflix

The Killing started as a 2011 AMC crime series that adapted the Danish hit Forbrydelsen. Its first two seasons kept viewers hooked with a dark atmosphere and strong chemistry between detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder. After the murder case of Rosie Larsen closed, AMC decided to cancel the s

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May 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Short‑Lived Western That Stood Out

Joe Pickett was a quiet but solid addition to the world of TV Westerns. The series began as a small game‑warden story and grew into a crime drama set in the real Yellowstone National Park. The show was built on books by C. J. Box and brought a different tone than the flashy drama that dominates the

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May 04 2026FINANCE

Private Credit Stress: A Silent Threat to the Economy

A new warning has surfaced from a top Fed official about hidden dangers in the private credit market. The concerns center on how problems there could spread like a rumor, causing wider credit tightening across the economy. The speaker noted that while banks themselves are not yet deeply affected, ot

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May 04 2026POLITICS

A Fresh Face Takes Over Illinois’ Watchdog Role

The new watchdog for Illinois state spending started his job this month, but not before a report highlighted problems in the agency he once led. The Illinois Finance Authority, which helps fund public projects, had failed for years to set up a proper internal audit system. A recent review found that

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May 04 2026FINANCE

Tiny cost. Big money lessons for small business owners.

Running a side hustle or a full-time gig takes more than just a good idea. Money moves matter just as much. Yet, many founders end up guessing when it comes to their own paychecks. A fresh bundle tries to fix that gap. For under $30, learners get 11 video courses and 160 hours of lessons on cash flo

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