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May 30 2026FINANCE

Banks vs Crypto: A Fight Over Money Rules

Big banks and crypto companies are in a heated battle over who gets to control digital money. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, recently called Brian Armstrong, head of Coinbase, "full of it" in a clash over new rules for crypto. Dimon insists banks should set the rules for digital assets, while Coinbas

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May 30 2026OPINION

New York’s Push for Parole Reforms Could Bring Back Dangerous Criminals

Back in the early ‘90s, New York faced a serious crime wave—homicides were happening seven times a day, and prisons were packed with over 70, 000 people. Fast forward to today, and those numbers have dropped dramatically thanks to smarter policing and better crime prevention strategies. Yet, instead

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May 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fun Day at Disney Before the Big Banana Ball Games

Before stepping onto the field for their first game at ESPN Wide World of Sports, a pair of Banana Ball teams spent their morning playing tourist at two popular Disney World spots. The Party Animals and Loco Beach Coconuts traded their cleats for adventure gear—one group tackled Animal Kingdom’s saf

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May 30 2026HEALTH

Understanding Brain Differences in Kids With Vascular Malformations

Brain arteriovenous malformations, or bAVMs, are rare but serious tangles of blood vessels in the brain that some kids are born with. These aren't just risky because they might burst—they can also quietly disrupt how a child thinks and learns. Even without bleeding, the wrong wiring in these vessels

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May 29 2026POLITICS

New Vision for 60 Minutes: A Shift in Leadership

Bari Weiss, the editor‑in‑chief at CBS News, has decided it was time for a fresh start. She announced that Nick Bilton, known for his tech writing and documentary work, will take over as the executive producer of “60 Minutes. ” This change follows Tanya Simon’s departure after a decade with the prog

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May 29 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Prices Dip as Iran Tensions Rise and ETF Money Flows Out

Bitcoin fell below $73, 000 after a surge of Iranian strikes that pushed oil higher and shook risk appetite. Two days of heavy withdrawals from Bitcoin spot ETFs have erased more than $1 billion, the largest loss since January. The slump spread to other major coins: Ethereum slipped under $2, 000 fo

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May 29 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin Slides While Markets Cheer Possible Middle East Calm

Bitcoin fell to just below $73, 000 after traders reacted to news that U. S. and Iranian officials had drafted a 60‑day ceasefire extension, aiming to start talks on Iran’s nuclear program. The headline was quick, but the market response shows a split: stocks and bonds rose while oil prices dropped

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May 29 2026CELEBRITIES

Cuffed Jeans: The Easy Celebrity‑Approved Upgrade

Brooke Shields recently stepped onto the streets of New York wearing a pair of dark‑washed cuffed jeans that made headlines among fashion fans. The look was simple yet polished: a high‑waisted pair with the hem rolled just enough to reveal her shoes, paired with a crisp shirt and a matching jacke

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

Asda Teams Up With Ocado to Revamp Online Shopping

British supermarket giant Asda is set to overhaul its online shopping system by partnering with tech company Ocado. The move aims to speed up changes and bring new features across all 1, 100 physical stores and the network of dark‑store warehouses starting in 2027. Ocado will supply a full stack o

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May 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Fun Baseball Game for Phones

Baseball fans who love video games now have a new way to play on their phones. The game lets players build their own team using cards of real MLB players, both current stars and historic legends. More than 900 cards are available, and players can upgrade them to make their team stronger. The game al

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