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Apr 02 2026CRIME

A friend of New York's former mayor faces serious charges

A close friend of the former mayor of New York, Eric Adams, has run into legal trouble once again. Zhan Petrosyants, also known as Johnny, has been charged with taking part in a widespread scheme to defraud health insurance companies and launder money. The charges involve submitting fake claims for

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

The end of a life and the questions that remain

A man who could barely see the world around him died alone in New York after being dropped at a coffee shop by border agents. His death was later ruled a homicide, but the federal agency in charge strongly disagreed. They claimed their officers had done their best, offering him a ride and leaving hi

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Apr 02 2026FINANCE

Banking insider Joerg Kukies switches from government to Wall Street

Joerg Kukies is leaving public service to return to private banking. After years in Berlin’s finance circles, the well-known German economist will join Morgan Stanley in May. He’ll start in London before settling in Frankfurt, where he’ll lead the bank’s German and Austrian operations plus oversee a

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

What dairy cows reveal about hidden infections

Dairy farms lose money when cows struggle to reproduce. One big reason? Hidden infections in their wombs called endometritis. These infections often start small, almost invisible, but quietly damage the lining where future calves grow. Two troublemakers, lipopolysaccharide and lipoteichoic acid, sne

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Apr 02 2026FINANCE

Where Your Paycheck Goes: The Big Tax Divide Across America

Taxes shape how much people keep from each paycheck, but those amounts vary wildly depending on where they live. A fresh look at state tax burdens shows Hawaii tops the list, where residents give up 13. 3 percent of their income to state and local taxes—more than double what Alaskans pay. The breakd

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Senate Faces Delays as Funding Tug-of-War Heats Up

The debate over funding for border security has left Congress at a standstill. Senate Republicans are pushing a plan to keep the Department of Homeland Security running, but Democrats have held back on negotiations for weeks. One senator from Kansas, who works on budget and tax issues, says the dela

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Apr 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Choosing between the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder

Families looking for a three-row SUV often narrow their choices to the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder. Both have strong reputations and plenty of options. But which one fits a typical family better today? The Pathfinder stands out for comfort. Its seats, especially in the back, feel roomier an

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Apr 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why AI leaders need to stop following the herd

Experts often get excited about flashy tech trends, but the real mistake happens when bosses follow the crowd instead of thinking for themselves. Many CEOs bet big on 3D TVs, virtual reality worlds, and other hyped ideas just because everyone else was doing it. When COVID locked people inside, those

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

How a fish gene fights deadly infections

Scientists found a protein in farmed tilapia that acts like an infection alarm. Called IRF5, it helps fish cells recognize threats like viruses and bacteria. When attackers show up, IRF5 gets more active in the fish’s head kidney—a place where immune cells are stored. This isn’t just some minor reac

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Apr 02 2026EDUCATION

New college paths open for Illinois students

Two Illinois schools, Western Illinois University and Black Hawk College, have created a new plan to help students move between schools more easily. The agreement lets students finish their first two years at Black Hawk College and then transfer to Western Illinois University to complete their degre

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