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May 22 2026CRIME

A High‑Stakes Gas Scam Revealed by a Former Mob Leader

The former Colombo crime family capo Michael Franzese opened up on a popular talk show, explaining how he ran a massive gas‑tax fraud that earned millions every week. He said the plan was simple: collect fuel taxes but never send the money to the government. Franzese claimed this scheme brough

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May 22 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Card Game Fantasy Top Says Goodbye

Fantasy Top, a game that mixed fantasy sports with crypto influencer cards, will shut down by the end of June. The idea was simple: pick NFT cards that represent popular crypto personalities and watch their social media buzz determine your score. Players could build lineups just like in fantasy foot

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May 22 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Exchanges Shift Gears: What Will Lead the Market by 2030

The new study from a global PR firm that focuses on fintech says the biggest changes in crypto exchanges are happening now. It looks at data from 2024 to 2026 and talks with leaders at big names like Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken. First, the numbers show that everyday users are trading less while

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Colbert’s Final Show: A Political Farewell and Media Drama

Stephen Colbert ended his run on CBS with a mix of sharp political jabs and celebrity cameos. His monologues had long focused on criticizing President Trump and supporting Democratic causes, turning the show into a platform for partisan commentary. In July 2025 CBS announced it would end “The

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May 22 2026CRIME

AI Deepfake Cases Show New Law’s Reach

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against two men for producing AI‑generated nude images of female celebrities. The defendants, Cornelius Shannon, 51, and Arturo Hernandez, 20, were apprehended on Tuesday after their content attracted millions of online views. Their actions fall under the Take

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

DNA Tests in the News: What You Need to Know

UK newspapers often talk about DNA tests as if they are magic. They say the tests can read our genes and predict illnesses. The stories usually come from big projects like the 100, 000 Genomes Project or the NHS Genomic Medicine Service. People who read these stories might think DNA testing will

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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

How to Share a Loved One’s Story in the Newspaper

When someone passes away, people want to remember them. A newspaper can help by printing an obituary. You can send the details in several ways. First, you can email a form that lists what you need. The form asks for the deceased’s name, your full contact details, a photo, and the text of the notice

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Balboa Island’s 31st Parade: Surf Vibes, Music and Community Spirit

The 31st annual parade on Balboa Island will kick off at 11 a. m. on Sunday, May 31, and it promises a wave of nostalgia with its surf‑culture theme. The organizers have chosen the Beach Boys’ classic “Good Vibrations” as a tribute to the late Brian Wilson and the music that shaped Southern Californ

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Healthy Foods, Healthy Liver: How Carrots and Apples Can Help

A recent study looked at the link between eating foods high in provitamin‑A carotenoids—like carrots, sweet potatoes and oranges—and the risk of a liver condition called metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Exa

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May 22 2026BUSINESS

New Food & Fun Boosts Glastonbury’s Old Shopping Hub

The Shops at Somerset Square, a 40‑year‑old open‑air center in Glastonbury, is shaking up its image by adding six fresh restaurants and services. The move follows a 2022 purchase by Poag Shopping Centers, which wants to turn the once‑upscale spot into a lively local hotspot. Instead of just filli

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