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May 05 2026POLITICS

Cities Losing Their Edge: What Happens When Taxes and Culture Go Wrong

Blue‑colored cities are shrinking because of high taxes, weak public safety and a focus on ideology over jobs. Businesses in New York, Seattle and Los Angeles are moving to states with lower rates. The result is a loss of people, jobs and the sense that these places still matter. New York Cit

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May 05 2026WEATHER

New Jersey Gets a Summer Warm‑Up, Then a Wet Front

The state is set to feel the early summer heat on Tuesday. Skies will mostly be clear and temperatures could climb into the low 80s, with some spots reaching about 85 degrees. However, this warm spell comes with a warning from the National Weather Service. Dry air and gusty winds up to 30 mph cou

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May 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Earth’s Temperature Stayed Pretty Steady for 540 Million Years

Scientists have long tried to figure out how warm the planet was in the deep past. Most earlier work used oxygen isotopes found in fossils, which suggested that Earth has cooled steadily over the last 539 million years. However, those studies left a lot of questions unanswered. A new approach

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May 05 2026FINANCE

Robinhood’s Stock Rises Again – What the Numbers Really Say

The share price of Robinhood has climbed again this week, drawing attention from investors. Recent data shows the company’s crypto earnings fell nearly half to $134 million, and its app’s crypto trading volume dropped 48% to $24 billion. Despite these weak numbers, analysts have kept a target

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May 05 2026CRYPTO

Kraken Faces $25 Million Claim Over Custody Scam

Kraken’s parent company, Payward Inc. , has filed a new lawsuit against former custody partner Etana and its CEO, alleging that more than $25 million of client money was misused. The claim comes as Etana is battling Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has been accused of running a “Ponzi‑style” operation. Acc

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May 05 2026BUSINESS

State Farm Faces Big Penalties Over LA Wildfire Claims

California regulators say State Farm mishandled claims from the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The department is seeking up to $4 million in fines if the company is found guilty of willful violations. State Farm denies any wrongdoing and says it has already paid $5. 7 billion in wildfire claims

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May 05 2026POLITICS

Mayor Bass Gets Big‑Name Support in Los Angeles Race

Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced her backing for Karen Bass, the current mayor of Los Angeles, as she seeks another term. Harris praised Bass for tackling major city problems: a historic drop in homelessness, crime rates that are lower than they’ve been since the 1960s, and standing up

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May 05 2026CRIME

Forgotten Crime Dramas That Should Be on Your Watch List

These shows proved that crime stories can be more than just a mystery. They dive into real people, deep emotions, and social issues while keeping the suspense alive. One early example is a police series that followed real detectives in Baltimore. It was praised for showing how hard the job can be,

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May 05 2026HEALTH

C‑Sections in Mumbai’s Slums: Why the Numbers Keep Rising

In many parts of Mumbai, a large portion of births happen in informal housing areas where resources are scarce. A recent study looked closely at how often women there are delivered by Caesarean section (C‑section) and why this practice is becoming so common. The researchers used a mix of surveys, in

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May 05 2026SPORTS

Nightmare on the Cage: How Prates Wins Without a Samurais Code

Carlos Prates has always been the wild card in a sport that prizes discipline. He smokes, drinks, and jokes like a rockstar, which many coaches see as a bad example for other fighters. After his recent win in Perth, he took to Instagram with a cigarette and a drink, calling his critics “Instagram Sa

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