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May 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Man Who Shaped Jazz and Left a Complex Legacy

Miles Davis wasn’t just a musician—he was a cultural force who reshaped music for decades. Born in 1926 to a music-loving family in Illinois, he grew up surrounded by sound, but jazz would become his true language. His career spanned the explosive rise of bebop, the smooth cool jazz movement, and ev

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May 27 2026OPINION

A closer look at how past choices shape today's struggles and what can be done

Years of decisions—some made long ago—still influence daily life in many neighborhoods. Families face tough challenges like finding stable homes, getting fair schooling, and earning enough to get by. These aren’t just random problems. A recent study digs into how policies from decades ago created th

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May 27 2026OPINION

Why Some Places Want to Drop Property Taxes—and What Anchorage Can Learn

Across the U. S. , people are pushing back against property taxes. Many have paid off their homes but still get bills they can’t pay. Some local governments will even sell their homes if the taxes aren’t paid. This isn’t just happening in one state—it’s a growing trend. More than a dozen states are

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May 27 2026CRYPTO

Developers are the weak link in DeFi security

The way crypto gets hacked is changing. Instead of breaking smart contracts directly, attackers now target the people who build them. A recent discovery showed over 34 malicious packages hiding in popular developer tools like npm, PyPI, and Crates. io. These packages didn't target users—they went af

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May 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Simpler ad campaigns: Google merges Display and Demand Gen

For many years, Google has let brands place ads on millions of partner sites through its Display Network. That service used to run separately from Demand Gen, which focused on YouTube, Shorts, Discover and Gmail. Now both tools sit under one control panel, so a single click can shift a campaign from

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May 27 2026CRIME

New Lawsuit Exposes Workplace Issues Inside State Agency

Three former employees of Washington’s Department of Commerce have filed a lawsuit accusing top human resources leaders of fostering a toxic work environment. Amanda L. Davis, Catherine M. George, and Nicole Rivera claim they faced discrimination based on race, gender, and age, along with retaliatio

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

How Financial Advice Helps Companies Make Smarter Calls

Running a business means making tough choices every day. Should they hire more staff or hold off? Raise prices or keep them steady? Spend on expansion or save for emergencies? Good financial guidance doesn’t just provide numbers—it helps leaders understand what those numbers really mean in real time

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

A Bank Bet on 3D-Printed Homes—Here’s Why It Matters

Homes made with giant 3D printers aren’t just for futuristic movies anymore. One of the largest U. S. banks just decided to back them with real loans, signaling a shift in how Americans might buy houses in the future. Instead of traditional wood and drywall, these homes are constructed layer by laye

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May 27 2026HEALTH

How Donated Help Fades and Problems Grow in Uganda’s Biggest Refuge Camp

In 2025, a sudden stop in outside cash and supplies left aid workers scrambling in Nakivale, one of Africa’s longest-running refugee spots. Many residents woke up to empty clinics and empty ration lines even though the camp had survived for years on foreign donations. Officials say the cuts came fas

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May 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Women Farmers Hold the Key to Safer Food Systems

Around the world, conflict and climate change are squeezing food supplies tighter every year. Farmers in developing nations work hard to keep their communities fed, yet half of them face an invisible obstacle: being overlooked because of their gender. More than two out of every five farmers in poore

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