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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s vote count faces scrutiny after unexpected early results

Colombia just wrapped up its first round of voting, and the unexpected numbers have created fresh drama. Iván Cepeda, a close political ally of the current president, found himself trailing far behind a candidate who built his campaign on a strict no-nonsense approach. Normally, allies of the sittin

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s biggest election rematch: What the runoff means for the country

In Colombia’s presidential race, two very different candidates made it to the next round. Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer with a tough-guy nickname ("The Tiger"), won over 43% of the vote by promising a crime-fighting approach inspired by Donald Trump’s policies. His opponent, Iván Cepeda, is kno

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Jun 01 2026CRYPTO

Can a vape really fill your wallet while filling your lungs?

The idea of turning a habit into an income source sounds too good to be true—and that’s exactly what a new gadget called the Gudtrip vape promised. Marketed as the first "smart" cannabis device that rewards users with Bitcoin, the product caught attention with bold claims like "smoke weed and earn B

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

The truth behind mask studies that shaped public health rules

Back in 2020, health officials pushed masks hard despite little solid proof they stopped COVID. A deep dive into thousands of research papers found something odd: nearly all mask studies came after the pandemic started. That means scientists weren’t testing an old idea—they were scrambling to prove

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Jun 01 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Birthdays and Fun Facts for May 31st

May 31st marks another year for several well-known names in entertainment. Among them is Clint Eastwood, who celebrates his 96th birthday this year. He didn't start as an actor but took on directing early in his career, with his first film being "Cry Misty for Me. " Meanwhile, Brooke Shields turns 6

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Nicola Sturgeon faces questions over her husband's misuse of party money

Scotland’s political scene is buzzing after Nicola Sturgeon, the country’s former top leader, found herself in an awkward spot. Her husband Peter Murrell admitted to taking over half a million dollars from their political party to pay for an extravagant lifestyle while he held a key leadership role.

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Jun 01 2026BUSINESS

Honoring Jeff Hayden and other Minnesota community leaders

Jeff Hayden, a well-known Minnesota politician, recently received the People's Advocate Award from the Cultural Wellness Center. This award recognizes his twelve years of service as a state senator and representative from Minneapolis. Hayden worked hard to bring attention to important community issu

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Jun 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

How city living shapes kids' gut health: A closer look at pollution and playgrounds

Growing up in a big city means dealing with noise, crowds, and—less obviously—tiny bits of metals like lead and cadmium that sneak into the air and food. These substances aren’t always obvious, but they might be quietly changing the trillions of bacteria living in children’s guts. A recent study fol

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Brain Tumors: How Tiny Channels in Cells Might Feed the Growth

Glioblastoma is the toughest brain cancer to treat. It spreads fast and resists most therapies. Scientists now think tiny calcium channels inside cells could be part of the problem. These channels, called Cav3, act like tiny gates that let calcium enter. When calcium floods in, it can speed up cell

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Justice on Hold: How U. S. Funding Cuts Leave War Crimes in Ukraine Unanswered

In the quiet town of Izium, surrounded by fields and forests, war’s scars remain deep. A woman named Alla shared her story with investigators—how Russian soldiers held her for days, torturing her in ways that left her begging for death. This isn’t an isolated case. Since Russia’s 2022 invasion, Ukra

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