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May 03 2026POLITICS

Crypto Ventures of the Trump Family Face Legal and Political Storms

The Trump family’s crypto dealings, which reportedly generated about $1. 4 billion in 2025 from token sales and memecoins, are now under intense scrutiny. A lawsuit has been filed against World Liberty Financial by crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, who claims the firm froze his assets. The suit follow

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May 03 2026BUSINESS

“New Paths for Staten Island’s African‑American Entrepreneurs”

The Richmond County Black and Minority Chamber of Commerce recently held a small gathering that felt more like a seed‑planting than a typical conference. The event, titled “Building Futures in the Diaspora: Business, Immigration & Family Success, ” was aimed at people who want to start a business

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May 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Albuquerque Journal Wins 15 Awards in Rocky Mountain Journalism Contest

The Albuquerque Journal earned a total of fifteen honors from the Society of Professional Journalists’ Top of the Rockies competition, which spotlights excellence across New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Five of those were first‑place trophies in categories such as Breaking News Story, Head

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Narges Mohammadi’s Health in Danger as Iranian Officials Block Her Transfer

The life of Narges Mohammadi, a well‑known Iranian human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize winner, is in serious jeopardy according to her family and the organization she founded. After suffering a heart attack and fainting, she was moved to a hospital in Zanjan, a city far from Tehran. Doctors

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May 03 2026OPINION

Hungary’s New Leader Puts Ukraine and NATO on a Better Track

The recent election in Hungary saw the long‑time Prime Minister Viktor Orban lose his seat by a large margin, changing the country’s political landscape. His departure means Hungary will no longer block European efforts to support Ukraine, a shift that could open more paths for aid and military coop

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May 03 2026OPINION

Ibogaine: Hope, Hype and the Need for Careful Science

The buzz around ibogaine, a plant‑derived drug from West Africa, exploded when a U. S. president highlighted its promise at a White House event that celebrated psychedelic research. For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration has cleared a clinical trial to test the substance in people.

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May 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Solar Power: Facts, Fears and the Real Cost of Clean Energy

The world has seen two kinds of science in recent years: life‑saving vaccines and myths that scare people away from clean energy. Solar panels are a clear example of the former, yet some communities still think they bring danger. Solar energy captures light from the sky instead of burning coal, so

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May 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Future Worlds to Explore in Cyberpunk Manga

The world of cyberpunk feels like a playground for questions about technology, identity, and power. One classic that sparks the conversation is Masamune Shirow’s Ghost in the Shell, set in a buzzing city where cyber‑criminals and government agents clash. Its lead, Major Motoko Kusanagi, is a cyberne

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May 03 2026SCIENCE

Science Basics: How Facts Beat Fakes in Health

The world of health often feels like a maze filled with confusing claims. Many people think that if something sounds “magic, ” it must be true, but science shows us a clearer path. When we look at what keeps our bodies safe, the evidence comes from careful steps that scientists follow every day.

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May 03 2026WEATHER

Sunny Weekend Leads to Warm Monday

The weekend started bright and warm, with sunny skies that lifted temperatures into the 60s. After a calm night, the low temperature dropped to the lower 40s, but it stayed above freezing. Sunday promised even warmer days, with highs reaching the 70s along the I‑25 corridor and higher in the E

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