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May 28 2026POLITICS

Trump Files $10 Billion Defamation Claim Against WSJ Over Epstein Report

A former U. S. president has filed a new lawsuit, demanding at least $10 billion in damages from the Wall Street Journal. The suit follows an earlier complaint that a federal judge dismissed because it did not meet the legal standard for defamation against public figures. The lawsuit claims that

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May 28 2026ART

Fishing Stories: Art, Culture and the Sea

The new show at Mingei International Museum in San Diego looks at fishing beyond just catching food. It mixes old tools, modern art and movies to show how people and fish have lived together for centuries. The exhibit stays open until November 1, 2026 and is led by Dr. Emily Hanna who talks about th

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Police Speed Ups After Dropping ShotSpotter, City Hopes for New Tech

The mayor says Chicago police are quicker without the gun‑shot detector he removed last year, citing a study that shows response times improved by more than four minutes on average. He calls critics’ worries “fear‑mongering” and says the tech had been a drain on resources. The city is still looki

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May 28 2026HEALTH

Half‑Century of Healthy Choices

Dietitians Australia has marked its 50th anniversary, and the celebration shines a spotlight on the journal Nutrition & Dietetics. The publication has grown from a modest start to a respected source of research and practice, shaping how nutrition professionals advise patients. The journal’s histo

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May 28 2026OPINION

Law School to Big Law: A Real‑World Lesson in Truth and Storytelling

A new lawyer’s first lesson is that the “facts” we present are never neutral. In a courtroom, a brief starts with a list of facts followed by an argument that turns those facts into a narrative. The trick is choosing which details to highlight, the order they appear in, and the words that frame them

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May 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Heat Wave Ahead: What the Next Five Years Might Look Like

Scientists warn that Earth’s temperature is likely to rise again and again in the next five years, breaking the safe limit agreed by countries in 2015. The new climate models show a high chance—about three‑quarters—that the average temperature from 2026 to 2030 will exceed 1. 5 °C above pre‑industri

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May 28 2026POLITICS

U. S. Re‑adds UN Expert to Sanctions List After Court Stay

The United States has placed Francesca Albanese, a U. N. official who works on Palestinian issues, back onto its list of sanctioned people. The move was announced on the Treasury Department’s website this week. Albanese had originally been sanctioned by Washington in July of last year. The U. S. sa

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Sharyn Alfonsi’s CBS Exit Highlights Press Freedom Tensions

Alfonsi, a long‑time “60 Minutes” reporter, has not had her contract renewed by CBS News after she pushed back against the network’s decision to pull a story on a Salvadoran prison that holds many Venezuelan migrants. The piece, which was scheduled to air in the United States, was removed only hours

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May 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Chief Megaron Keeps Raoni’s Dream Alive

Chief Megaron, a 75‑year‑old Kayapo elder, has spent many years fighting for his people’s land and rights in the Amazon. Now he is stepping up to protect the legacy of his uncle, Chief Raoni, who has spent decades speaking out against deforestation. Raoni is 94 and recently returned home after

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May 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

City Smog and Health Bills: A Quick Look

Industrial growth in Iranian cities is a double‑edged sword. On one side it boosts jobs and factories, but on the other it releases fine dust that clogs the air. This tiny pollution, called PM2. 5, can sneak into lungs and cause long‑term sickness. Researchers have begun to notice that when the air

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