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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

Disney keeps ESPN close as streaming takes center stage

The new leader at Disney has decided to hold onto ESPN instead of spinning it off. Their reasoning? Keeping the sports giant inside the company will help push forward Disney's streaming plans. This marks one of the first big moves under the current CEO, who took charge earlier this year. While ESPN

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Glimpses of Power: Who Shaped the Night at the White House Dinner

The recent royal visit to the U. S. wasn’t just about tradition—it turned into a meeting of big names. King Charles III and Queen Camilla shared a meal with a guest list packed with wealth and influence, from tech bosses to media figures. At least ten billionaires rubbed shoulders with Supreme Court

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Money in the Shadows: How Cryptocurrencies Are Changing the US-Iran Standoff

The old battlefield between the United States and Iran isn’t just on land—it’s also hidden inside digital money systems. Cryptocurrencies have become a new way for people in Iran to send money without relying on banks blocked by sanctions. But as they find clever ways to move funds, US regulators ar

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

Loretto Foundation gets new fundraising leader ahead of big birthday

The Loretto Foundation just brought in Barbara Karas as its new development director, just in time for the group’s 50th birthday this fall. Karas won’t just be another face in the office—she’s taking charge of fundraising, donor talks, and even the company’s own employee charity drive. Her job is hu

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

How Redrawing Voting Maps Could Change Who Holds Power in U. S. Elections

The Supreme Court just made a big call that could shift who controls Congress for years. The ruling weakens old rules meant to protect Black and Latino voters from having their voices diluted when states redraw election boundaries. That’s a major change, because these rules have been around for deca

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Understanding a Tragedy: What Drove the Brown University Shooting

The recent FBI investigation into the December shootings at Brown University and MIT reveals a story of long-term planning and personal struggles. The suspect, a 48-year-old Portuguese man named Claudio Neves Valente, targeted Brown University first, killing two students and injuring nine others bef

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Hidden Uranium and the U. S. War Debate

The nuclear watchdog says a large amount of Iran’s enriched uranium may still be hidden in tunnels at the Isfahan complex. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) cannot visit the site after last year’s war, so it relies on satellite pictures and earlier records to estimate that about 200 kilo

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Expanding March Madness: What a 76‑Team Bracket Means

The NCAA is set to grow its basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams next year, a move that will reshape the classic bracket and add new games before the main action starts. The change has been on the table for four years, with conference leaders and coaches pushing for more spots while critics wo

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Apr 29 2026SCIENCE

Health Link: How a Blood Marker May Reveal Mood Differences

The latest study looked at the TyG index, a simple blood test that mixes triglyceride and glucose levels. Researchers wanted to see if this marker could be tied to how people feel, especially whether the link changes between men and women. First, they gathered data from a large group of adults wh

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Kansas Wins Top High‑School Star

The 2026 class’s leading recruit, Tyran Stokes, has chosen the University of Kansas. Standing 6‑foot‑7 and a five‑star forward from Rainier Beach in Washington, Stokes turned down offers from Kentucky, Oregon and several other schools before signing with Coach Bill Self. Kansas now has five to

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