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May 05 2026CRIME

What happened at a Portland mental health facility?

On Monday, police in Portland, Maine, began investigating an unexpected death at a local mental health facility. The incident took place at a group home on Woodford Street run by a local organization. While the facility provides housing and support for adults with serious mental health conditions, t

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May 05 2026HEALTH

How VR helps people with vertigo feel steady again

Vertigo isn’t just about feeling dizzy—it can turn ordinary moments into dangers. One person, Lisa McCully, found out the hard way after years of dealing with a common inner-ear problem called BPPV. One morning, getting up from the couch sent the world spinning so hard she crashed into a table and T

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May 05 2026OPINION

A child in need: Why Florida’s homeless crisis demands action

A young girl in Florida with cerebral palsy is living in a tent in a nature preserve, a situation that should shock anyone with a conscience. The harsh reality of her family’s struggle isn’t just about discomfort—it’s about survival. Most people reading about this won’t have experienced anything clo

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May 05 2026FINANCE

The New Way to Invest in XRP Without Holding Crypto

EvernorthXRP is trying a fresh approach to bring XRP closer to mainstream investors without forcing them to deal with digital wallets or private keys. Instead of just buying and holding XRP, the project plans to use a system where the tokens grow through smart investment strategies over time. This m

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Undercover Tech Journalism Exposed Meta’s Harmful Practices

Reuters recently earned a Pulitzer Prize for uncovering how Meta’s platforms—Facebook and Instagram—profited from risky AI chatbots and shady ads. Their investigation relied on leaked internal documents and clever undercover methods, like creating fake user profiles to test the platforms’ hidden fea

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Health Insurance on a Budget: The High‑Deductible Debate

Many people now pick plans that cost less each month but require them to pay most of their medical bills first. These “high‑deductible” options let patients save money in special tax‑free accounts, but the savings come at a price: when an illness or injury happens, patients face huge out‑of‑pocket c

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May 04 2026BUSINESS

New Name, New Vision: Rated Media Expands Its Reach

Rated Media, formerly known as EntertainmentVC, has announced a fresh identity and an ambitious plan to serve creators across music, film, and media. The company says it will offer a full range of services from early idea to final sale, aiming to help artists and producers grow worldwide. Since i

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May 04 2026SPORTS

A Quarterback, a Lawyer, and the Gamble That Could Change College Football

Brendan Sorsby, the quarterback who moved from Cincinnati to Texas Tech, has found himself in a legal whirlpool that could decide his future on the field. The NCAA is looking into whether he placed bets while he was a student‑athlete, a rule that can permanently bar players from competing. Sorsby ha

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May 04 2026SPORTS

College Sports Cash Flow: The Big Ten’s $1. 37 Billion Windfall

The Big Ten has just handed out a record‑setting $1. 37 billion to its 18 schools for the year ending June 30, 2025, a jump of $490 million from last year. The amount dwarfs the SEC’s $1. 03 billion payout announced earlier this month, showing that college athletics still churns out huge profits.

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Planned Parenthood Loans: A Code‑Word Controversy

Senator Joni Ernst said the Biden team talked about giving large forgivable loans to Planned Parenthood during COVID, but used a secret label “Benghazi” in emails to hide the plan. The SBA chief of staff replied “Yes, let’s talk Benghazi” after a senior attorney asked for a meeting. Ernst claims t

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