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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

IBM Brings New Tech Hub and 750 Jobs to Chicago’s South Side

Chicago is getting a major tech boost with IBM’s plans to open a new innovation center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. The company will add 750 full-time jobs over five years, covering fields like cybersecurity, AI, and data science. The state has already poured $500 million into

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Apr 29 2026SCIENCE

Brain Gene Patterns Reveal Shared and Unique Paths in Parkinson‑Like Diseases

A new study examined the gene activity in nearly a thousand brain samples from people who had died with Parkinson’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, Alzheimer’s disease or no brain disease. The researchers used a

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Apr 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Meet the Teen Sherlock Who Nearly Became a Criminal

Sherlock Holmes isn’t usually seen as a 19-year-old troublemaker fresh out of juvenile detention. Yet that’s exactly what Young Sherlock shows—a young rebel with a sharp mind but zero respect for authority. Instead of the polished detective fans know, this version is a pickpocket teetering between g

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Apr 29 2026CRIME

Catching Cyber Fraud Rings Beyond Africa’s Shores

Swiss police have taken ten people into custody, most of them Nigerian-born, on suspicion of running high-tech scams from within Switzerland. The group stands accused of tricking people online out of millions in Swiss francs through fake romance stories and other digital cons. Europol confirms the a

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Apr 29 2026CRIME

Behind the Scenes of a Dark French Crime Drama

A new French crime series called "La Petite" is gearing up for production with veteran producer Marco Cherqui at the helm. Known for his work on Jacques Audiard’s acclaimed film “A Prophet, ” Cherqui is now bringing a four-part drama to screens. The show, set in a small Northern French town, follows

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Apr 29 2026CRIME

After a mall shooting, officials push for tougher action on gangs

A shooting at a busy Louisiana mall left one teen dead and several others hurt, sparking urgent calls for stronger law enforcement. Officials described the violence as gang-related, raising concerns about how disputes spill into public spaces. The governor emphasized zero tolerance, promising sweeps

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Apr 29 2026CRYPTO

A musician's crypto loss shows why digital wallets need better protection

Popular blues-rap artist G. Love trusted the wrong app after his computer broke. He searched the Apple App Store for the Ledger wallet software he'd used before, downloaded what looked identical, and entered his 12-word seed phrase to restore access. Seconds later, $430, 000 in Bitcoin and Ethereum

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Apr 29 2026CRYPTO

New Crypto Fund Hits Stockholm’s Biggest Exchange

A Swedish company just made it easier for regular investors to bet on Sui, a fresh blockchain that claims to handle transactions super fast with almost no fees. Virtune, a regulated crypto asset manager, launched the Virtune Sui ETP on Nasdaq Stockholm, letting people buy shares linked directly to t

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Apr 29 2026CRYPTO

Georgia’s Crypto Scene Grows with Smoother Cash-Out Options

Since 2022, Tbilisi has quietly become a hotspot for turning digital coins into real cash. One local exchange, now adding new currencies and bank options, is making it easier for people to swap crypto without jumping through hoops. Instead of just handing over USDT for cash on the spot, clients can

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Apr 29 2026CRYPTO

Saving Tokens After a Big Crypto Mix-Up

A glitch in April let someone make fake tokens worth almost $300 million. These fake tokens spread across lending platforms like Aave. Now, a group of crypto experts wants to clean up the mess without making things worse. The fix isn\’t simple. First, the team needs to prove these fake tokens are r

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