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May 24 2026POLITICS

Taipei protest highlights split over Taiwan's defense funding

On a Saturday afternoon in Taipei, hundreds gathered in the heart of the city, waving flags and chanting slogans about national security. The protest wasn't just about money—it was about what kind of future Taiwan wants. The government had asked for $40 billion to upgrade defense, including weapons

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May 24 2026POLITICS

Belgrade streets see big protests over election demands

Thousands took to the streets of Serbia’s capital this weekend, calling for early elections and an end to President Vucic’s long time in power. The protests began over a year ago after a roof collapse at a train station killed several people and raised serious questions about government responsibili

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Healthy Foods, Healthy Liver: How Carrots and Apples Can Help

A recent study looked at the link between eating foods high in provitamin‑A carotenoids—like carrots, sweet potatoes and oranges—and the risk of a liver condition called metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Exa

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May 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

AI eyes are watching to protect whales from ship crashes

Gray whales along California’s coast are facing a growing danger—not from sharks or storms, but from giant ships cutting across their feeding grounds. With Arctic ice melting and food harder to find up north, more hungry whales are drifting into San Francisco Bay, where busy shipping lanes turn dead

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Louisiana voters push back against Governor’s bold changes

Louisiana’s governor, Jeff Landry, won his job with just over half the votes in 2023. That’s a narrow win, not a strong order to change the state. Yet he pushed hard for big shifts in 2025, like making more young suspects face adult crimes and rewriting tax rules. Four changes were voted down by mor

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May 22 2026CRIME

Why Crypto Bosses Are Spending Millions on Personal Bodyguards

These days, being a big name in crypto isn’t just about trading digital money—it’s also about dodging kidnappers and thieves. Reports show more violent attacks targeting cryptocurrency owners, especially in France, where robbery attempts connected to crypto happen roughly every five days. Some victi

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May 21 2026POLITICS

Quiet Hours, Big Debate: Marco Island’s New Noise Rules

Marco Island is facing a heated discussion over a new noise ordinance that would set quiet hours at 8 p. m. The proposal, backed by Councilor Gray, aims to curb disturbances but critics argue it unfairly targets normal family activities. They say children laughing in pools or families gathering on l

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May 21 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Deal and the Everyday Wallets of Women

A new look at how talks with Iran affect ordinary people shows that the conflict is not just a political headline. For many middle‑class families, especially women who run households and watch their budgets shrink, the tension with Iran feels personal. A study by Galvanize Action found that mo

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May 21 2026POLITICS

School Protest Rules Reworked: New Plan Focuses on Student Safety

The city council is moving forward with a revised bill that tightens police planning around protests near schools, while keeping colleges and hospitals out of the scope. The change came after Council Speaker Julie Menin decided to address concerns instead of pushing a veto‑override, hoping for broad

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May 20 2026BUSINESS

Big Deal: NYC Hotels Agree to New Labor Contract Before Soccer World Cup

Hotel owners and workers in New York City have reached a new eight‑year agreement that covers around 25, 000 staff members. The deal was struck just before the FIFA World Cup, which could bring a huge wave of visitors to the city. Negotiations had been tense because workers were demanding higher wag

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