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May 07 2026SPORTS

A Fresh Start After a Tough Season

Former UNC quarterback Gio Lopez says the football program under Bill Belichick felt suffocating. He transferred to rival Wake Forest for the next season and said he feels “fun again” there. Lopez, who threw 1, 747 yards and ten touchdowns in eleven games last year, called Chapel Hill a place

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May 07 2026HEALTH

How Cash Help Program Could Lower Deaths from Violence

Violence between people doesn’t just leave bruises—it often leads to early deaths. In Brazil, many families facing this risk get support from a program called Bolsa Família. The big question is: can this cash help actually save lives when someone is hurt by violence? A study looked at whether famil

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Why Spurs have a shot at signing this clever defender

Marcos Senesi isn’t just any free agent coming out of contract this summer. The Argentine defender has quietly become one of the most talked-about names in the transfer window, and his future could reshape a Premier League club’s defensive plans. His next move matters because he won’t cost a penny.

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May 05 2026FINANCE

AI‑Driven Tax Audits Push China Toward More Strict Enforcement

China’s new Golden Tax IV system, built on big data and AI, is reshaping how the country collects tax. By linking customs, banking, utilities and company records into one giant database, the system can spot irregularities across all sectors. The move comes as China’s fiscal deficit has grown sharply

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Science and Power: Who Should Really Run Research?

In 2026, dozens of top scientists received an unexpected message ending their roles on a key government board. The emails came without warning, saying their jobs were over immediately. Many had been picked for these positions years earlier. They were about to start work on a major report about Ameri

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Apr 29 2026CRYPTO

Georgia’s Crypto Scene Grows with Smoother Cash-Out Options

Since 2022, Tbilisi has quietly become a hotspot for turning digital coins into real cash. One local exchange, now adding new currencies and bank options, is making it easier for people to swap crypto without jumping through hoops. Instead of just handing over USDT for cash on the spot, clients can

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

All Science Voices Cut Short by Trump Administration

The National Science Board, which guides the National Science Foundation and advises the President and Congress on science matters, was suddenly emptied. On a Friday, 22 board members received an email that simply said their positions were terminated “effective immediately. ” The message came from t

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Apr 27 2026SCIENCE

Simplifying Light: How Tiny Changes in Molecules Boost Fluorescent Sensors

A team of chemists set out to make bright, useful light‑emitting molecules by tweaking tiny parts of a common chemical framework called anthracene. They linked the anthracene core to other groups that can either donate or withdraw electrons, creating a family of “donor‑acceptor” dyes. By changing wh

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Brazil and Germany Push for Stronger Trade Ties

In Hanover, two leaders from different continents met to talk about a future that could bring more jobs and technology to both sides. The German head of government and the Brazilian president announced that they want Europe and Brazil to work together more closely, especially after a new trade deal

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Apr 19 2026SPORTS

A Quarterback’s Big Move: Money, Power and a Fresh Start

Will Howard made a headline‑making switch from Kansas State to Ohio State, chasing better pay and more respect. He was set to start at Kansas State after a Big 12 title, but the new freshman backup, Avery Johnson, landed a bigger name‑and‑money deal. Howard felt Kansas State had “taken advantage” of

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