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May 10 2026POLITICS

Brazil’s Top Court Blocks Early Release Plan for Jailed Ex-President

Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has put the brakes on a bill that would have drastically shortened the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The justice ruled that the bill, which aimed to cut Bolsonaro’s 27-year sentence down to just over two years, cannot take effe

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May 09 2026OPINION

Wikipedia and News: A Tale of Bias

In recent months, a whistle‑blower named Sanger has challenged the idea that Wikipedia is neutral. He says the site now favors “establishment” viewpoints and dismisses certain conservative voices by labeling them unreliable. Sanger highlighted a 2024 audit of the article on Zionism. The page was

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May 09 2026POLITICS

EU Faces Return of High Tariffs If July 4 Deadline Missed

The United States has warned that it will re‑impose steep tariffs on goods from the European Union if Brussels does not finish its commitments by July 4. The message came from Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during a TV interview. Greer said he had spoken with officials from several European co

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May 09 2026POLITICS

War Files Unveiled: A New Look at Sky Mysteries

The U. S. War Department has opened its archives, sharing a first batch of documents and footage that claim to show unexplained aerial events spanning almost eight decades. These releases come after a former president’s order for full disclosure of government records on unidentified phenomena. Th

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May 09 2026POLITICS

Tensions Rise as U. S. and Iran Clash Near Strait

The United States and Iran have not moved closer to ending their conflict, even as fighting flares in the Gulf. A recent exchange of fire broke out around the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage that once carried about twenty percent of global oil traffic. The U. S. says it struck two vessels linked

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May 09 2026SCIENCE

Cross‑City Hospital Trips Reveal Hidden Health Gaps

People often travel between cities for medical care, yet most studies ignore these moves. In the Pearl River Delta, doctors and patients are spread across many urban centers. Transport plans usually stay within one city’s limits, but patients cross borders for treatment. Researchers used ca

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May 09 2026CRIME

Tax Preparer Faces Court Order After Fraud Charges

A federal judge in Florida has handed down a default judgment and permanent injunction against a tax‑service owner who repeatedly filed false returns for clients. The court found that the preparer had fabricated deductions, misrepresented income by inventing business losses, and used home‑energy cre

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May 09 2026HEALTH

HBV and Cancer Beyond the Liver: What We Know

Chronic hepatitis B virus touches almost 300 million people around the world. It is a top contributor to worldwide cancer numbers, mainly because it can cause liver cancer. New studies are showing that the virus may also be linked to cancers in other parts of the body, such as the stomach, colon, pa

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May 09 2026EDUCATION

New Dean Leads Arkansas State Nursing College

Arkansas State University has officially named Stacy Walz the dean of its College of Nursing and Health Professions, ending her interim status that began in 2025. Walz, who has a long history with the college as associate dean and chair of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, will take over full responsibi

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Arisa Health Ends 55‑Year Contract Over Funding Gap

Arisa Health, the organization that runs community mental health centers across 41 Arkansas counties, decided not to bid for a new state contract when its current agreement ends. The choice comes after the agency has faced rising costs and shrinking public money for more than five decades. The cent

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