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May 02 2026POLITICS

The Iran Conflict: What Really Changed After 60 Days?

By the first week of May, exactly two months after the U. S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, the White House declared the fighting "over. " Officially, they called it a terminated conflict. But was it really? Congress had a deadline to receive updates under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, de

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Drone war widens in Ukraine as daytime strikes surge

Early last month, Ukrainian skies turned into a battleground not just at night but from morning through afternoon. Over 400 drones flooded the airspace in just seven and a half hours. Most never reached their targets. Nighttime strikes have long been Russia’s preferred playbook since the conflict be

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May 02 2026POLITICS

New U. S. Rules Aim to Tighten Pressure on Cuba

The White House recently announced wider restrictions targeting Cuba’s leadership and its supporters. These new rules focus on individuals or groups that help the Cuban government’s security forces or take part in corruption or serious abuses of human rights. They also cover anyone who works with, f

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Cuba shows strength in May Day march as U. S. pressure grows

On a warm May afternoon, nearly a million Cubans marched through Havana’s waterfront streets with one clear message: they won’t back down under U. S. pressure. Among them was 94-year-old Raul Castro, a former president and the last of the revolution’s original leaders still in public life. The march

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May 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

From Moon Races to Mars Wars: How One Show Changed Space Stories Forever

The idea that losing the Moon race could actually help NASA might sound strange at first. In reality, the US only beat the Soviet Union due to huge funding and teamwork after the USSR had already won every major early space contest. But what if America had failed in 1969? That's the question this se

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May 02 2026EDUCATION

New Projects and Learning Spots in Buffalo’s Future

Buffalo is preparing for some fresh updates across the city, with a mix of education, healthcare, and public art on the way. At the Science Museum, a new exhibit will blend sports excitement with science and engineering lessons. Instead of just displaying trophies, the museum plans to turn the love

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May 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Massachusetts is using tech to fight potholes before they start

Every year, Massachusetts spends millions fixing potholes that form when small cracks grow into big problems. Instead of waiting for complaints from drivers, the state now uses a truck packed with lasers and sensors to scan roads before damage becomes visible. The truck moves at normal speeds, colle

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May 02 2026POLITICS

A billionaire governor’s next big move

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is no stranger to writing big checks for political battles. But if he decides to run for president in 2028, he won’t be footing the entire bill himself. That’s according to people close to his inner circle, who say he’s already testing the waters with national fundraise

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May 02 2026OPINION

Electric scooters: too fast, too free, and totally ignored by the law

Across town, an unspoken rule seems to have taken hold. Bike lanes meant for emergencies now double as parking spots. Drivers sneak into spots marked for fire trucks, assuming no one will notice—or care. It’s not just cars though. Electric scooters, those quiet, zippy devices, have joined the chaos.

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Anchorage at 50: Big Dreams, Tough Choices

Anchorage is hitting its half-century mark, and like any 50-year-old, it's at a crossroads. It's not old yet, but it's no longer young either. The city still has plenty of energy and potential, but it's also dealing with growing pains. Like a teenager, Anchorage is awkward, figuring out who it wants

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