JOHN S KNIGHT

Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Prediction Markets: Who Gets to Tax Them?

States want to raise money from online prediction sites, but they’re not sure what those sites actually are. The debate centers on whether the sites should be treated like sports betting, financial derivatives, or something else entirely. If they’re seen as gambling, states could tax them the sam

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Apr 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sanrio Starts Its Own Game Lineup

Sanrio is stepping into the world of video games by launching a new brand called Sanrio Games. Before this, the company let other developers use its characters in many games. Now it will plan and build some of those titles itself while still giving out licenses to others. The goal is to releas

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Apr 21 2026BUSINESS

Snap’s New Financial Leader and a Shift in Focus

Snap Inc. has named Doug Hott as its new chief financial officer, following the exit of Derek Andersen after almost eight years with the company. The change comes just days after Snap announced layoffs, as the firm aims to become profitable again. Andersen will make his last earnings call on May 6

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Justice Books: From Courtroom to Children’s Pages

Supreme Court justices are stepping out of the courtroom and into bookstores, turning their legal expertise into stories for kids. The trend began with former Chief Justice William Rehnquist and has grown as the justices’ names become household brands. Their books range from memoirs to civic guides,

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Apr 21 2026WEATHER

Cold Weather and Pollen Alert for Staten Island

Staten Island residents can expect a sharp temperature dip after Monday’s brief showers. The National Weather Service says it will be partly sunny in the morning, with a high around 54°F. At night, the temperature will plunge nearly 20 degrees, settling near 34°F by Tuesday morning. Sunlight

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Apr 21 2026SCIENCE

The Hidden Partnership Between Ocean Creatures and Tiny Bacteria

Scientists have long wondered how ocean animals and microbes work together. Some research says these relationships follow a pattern where closely related animals share similar bacteria. But earlier studies didn’t always agree on this idea. Now, a new study takes a closer look at one group of bacteri

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Apr 20 2026OPINION

When Leaders Play God: Why Mixing Politics and Religion Can Backfire

Some supporters of a former U. S. president once made a short film comparing him to a protector sent by a higher power. They used a famous speech’s style to suggest this leader was chosen by destiny. The video called him a leader who would never abandon his people. The former president shared it him

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Apr 20 2026CRIME

How a simple mistake led to a $37, 000 crypto scam

Steven Cooke from Plymouth never expected a routine tech alert to spiral into a financial nightmare. One afternoon, a sudden popup claimed his laptop was "compromised, " flashing warnings about stolen identity and illegal activity. A woman calling herself Veronica J. Wilson insisted his accounts wer

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Apr 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Using Quantum Tools to Study Drug and Protein Interactions

Scientists often rely on energy calculations to understand how molecules behave in living cells. These calculations help explain how drugs bind to proteins, which is key to designing better medicines. But there's a catch: accurate calculations for large molecules like proteins are tough to do with r

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

Better hitting and Woo’s arm keep Mariners hot in Texas

Seattle’s bats woke up just in time for Sunday’s doubleheader finale. Under clear skies and rising temperatures, the Mariners used timely power to crush Texas 5-2 and grab their second series victory of the year. Instead of folding against a tough southpaw, they delivered early and often, led by a p

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