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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Legislators Step Into Subway Staffing: A Recipe for Trouble

The debate over who gets to decide how many people sit on a subway train has resurfaced. State lawmakers, influenced by the Transport Workers Union (TWU), are pushing a bill that would force every train to have both a motorman and a conductor. This move directly conflicts with the industry trend tow

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Apr 05 2026BUSINESS

Young Man Turns Hard Work Into a Job

Jackson Boutilier, once a 16‑year‑old without a home, now runs his own odd‑jobs service. After a rough year that forced him and his family into a shelter, he started doing tasks like stacking firewood, gardening, cleaning garages, and even scrubbing ovens. The work began as a way to earn extra money

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Apr 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Vermont’s New Climate‑Funding Law Faces Big Legal Hurdles

A Vermont law that asks fossil‑fuel giants to pay for the state’s climate‑adaptation costs is under fire from industry groups, a coalition of Republican attorneys general and the former Trump administration. The law, which began after two floods in 2023, would require companies that have produced th

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Apr 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

China’s Private Tech Companies Offer Live Tracking of U. S. Forces in Iran Conflict

Private firms in China are using satellite images and AI to provide what they say is real‑time information on U. S. troops involved in the war against Iran. One startup, Jingan Technology, announced that its “Jinqi” system could intercept radio chatter and track the paths of four B‑2A Spirit bombers

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Apr 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Titan Army Unveils 1060Hz Dual‑Mode Gaming Monitor

Titan Army has added a new weapon to the gaming monitor arena: the U275M, a 27‑inch screen that can swing between two impressive refresh rates. In its normal QHD mode the display offers a 565Hz frame rate, while switching to full HD unlocks an astonishing 1060Hz, placing it right behind the rare HKC

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Scriptwriters and Studios Reach New Deal After Heated Strikes

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the major studios have quietly settled a new contract that will keep writers on screen for four years. The agreement was announced after the WGA’s negotiating committee voted unanimously in favor of it. It is a step toward ending last year’s long strike that ha

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Apr 05 2026BUSINESS

Workers Return to Colorado Meat Plant After New Talks Begin

The Greeley plant in Colorado had a three‑week strike that stopped workers from getting paid fairly. The company, the biggest meat producer in the world, said it will talk with the union again on April 9 and 10. The workers will come back to their jobs as soon as the talks start. The strike happene

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Apr 05 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Sentiment Hits Lowest in Weeks, But Could Signal a Bounce

Bitcoin’s chatter on social media has dipped to its lowest point since late February, with a sharp rise in negative comments across X, Reddit and other platforms. The shift shows a growing lack of confidence among users, according to data from Santiment, a crypto‑sentiment tracker. On the day

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

South Korea Seeks Gulf Help to Keep Energy Flowing Safely

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun‑cheol met with diplomats from the Gulf Cooperation Council to ask for steady supplies of oil, LNG, naphtha and other vital resources. He also requested that the Gulf states work to protect Korean ships and crews near the Strait of Hormuz, a route that has become

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Iranian Family Members Detained After U. S. Action

The U. S. government has recently moved to remove certain relatives of the late Iranian general from the country, citing their ties to a regime that has openly threatened American interests. One case involves Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, who was a green‑card holder and lived comfortably in the United S

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