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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Affordable Glam: A Makeup Kit Built for Mature Skin

A new makeup line is making waves for its focus on women over 40. The collaboration between Reese Witherspoon’s brand and a well-known makeup artist targets common complaints from older skin, like makeup sinking into fine lines or looking cakey. The set includes a blush that stays put without settli

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

5 thoughtfully affordable gift ideas inspired by celeb moms

Finding the right gift for Mom doesn’t require a Hollywood budget. Many celebrity moms have shared their favorite affordable finds on Amazon, proving luxury doesn’t depend on price tags. Timeless choices like Clinique’s Black Honey lipstick—worn by Julia Roberts and Reese Witherspoon for decades—sho

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Who’s Really Running the Met Gala?

The 2026 Met Gala got more attention for its sponsors than its fashion this year. Critics argue that when a tech billionaire like Jeff Bezos drops millions to fund an arts event, it raises questions about influence and access. Some see it as a way for the ultra-rich to shape culture while avoiding t

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May 06 2026BUSINESS

Coinbase Lets Go of Workers to Spend More on AI as Crypto Stays Weak

This year, many workers at Coinbase faced an unexpected change when the company decided to let go of about 700 employees—around 14% of its team. The goal? Save money and shift focus toward using artificial intelligence to handle more tasks. But why now? The crypto market has been shrinking since pri

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Books that rewrite sci-fi without copying Dune

Science fiction often gets stuck in Dune’s shadow, but many books have broken free by doing the opposite of what readers expect. Hyperion, for example, doesn’t just tell one story—it stitches together seven separate journeys, each with its own voice and style. The result is like a box of different p

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May 06 2026EDUCATION

Smartphones in Class: Do Language Students Really Need Them This Much?

A recent study looked at how often third-year English students in a Chinese university used their phones. They tracked app usage for two weeks and asked students about their habits. The results showed that students spent over 2, 500 hours combined on apps like WeChat and Douyin. Surprisingly, most s

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Ohio’s Senate Race Could Flip the Balance in Washington

Ohio isn’t usually a battleground for Senate control, but this year’s race is turning heads. Former Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat known for his working-class appeal, is leading the primary to challenge Republican Senator Jon Husted. Husted took over the seat when JD Vance became vice president,

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Nigeria's opposition struggles to stay united ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria’s opposition coalition faced a major setback when two top leaders, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, left the group just months after its formation. Both had finished third and fourth in the 2023 presidential race and were key to the alliance’s plan to challenge President Bola Tinubu in next ye

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Victims of crime push for better support in California

Over 200 people who survived violent crimes or lost loved ones are heading to California’s state capitol this week. They’ve traveled from cities like San Diego and Los Angeles to demand faster, fairer financial help. Right now, the system makes it tough to get support even when someone clearly needs

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May 06 2026CRIME

Changes in D. C. Police Leadership After Data Concerns

Thirteen high-ranking officers in Washington D. C. ’s police force now face suspension amid questions over how crime numbers are reported. While the department hasn’t shared details about the misconduct claims, the move signals serious internal issues. The changes follow an investigation into crime

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