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May 27 2026POLITICS

North Korea Showcases New Missile Tech in Recent Tests

The latest launch exercise by North Korea featured several advanced weapon systems, according to state news. Among the items tested were a cruise missile that could carry nuclear material and is intended for use by troops stationed near the South Korean border. The country also rolled out new ballis

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

A New Owner for Chicago’s Underground Fashion Spot

The Alley, a landmark in Avondale that has served punk, goth, and metal fans for decades, is looking for a new leader. Mark Thomas, who opened the shop in 1976 after buying jewelry‑making gear with a savings bond, now faces health issues and doubts about how long he can keep running the store.

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

Bloom Energy’s Future: Strong Business, Weak Numbers

The company that builds fuel‑cell power plants is still doing well in the market, but its stock price may be too high for how it performs. Bloom Energy has a solid track record of delivering clean electricity and has contracts with major customers that show its technology is reliable. However,

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May 27 2026POLITICS

New Jersey’s World Cup Boost: Small Shops Get a Global Spotlight

Governor Mikie Sherrill is pushing hard to make sure New Jersey shines during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At a press gathering in Hackensack on May 26, she revealed the Welcome World Rewards Program. This new effort is part of a partnership with the New York‑New Jersey Host Committee and aims to bring

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

A New Chef Takes the Spotlight

By the time Byron was thirteen, his father Wolfgang had already turned a small kitchen into a culinary empire. After saying the words at his bar mitzvah, Byron promised that someday he would run the restaurants while Wolfgang relaxed on a beach. The joke sparked a real conversation the next day: “

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May 27 2026SPORTS

Apple Brings Back Soccer Podcast for World Cup

Apple has announced a new season of its soccer podcast, set to start on June 7. The show will focus on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and feature host Brendan Hunt, known for his work on Apple TV’s “Ted Lasso. ” Hunt will team up with Rebecca Lowe, who currently covers the Premier League on NBC Sports and

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May 27 2026SPORTS

Silva and White Clash Over a Fighter’s Future

Anderson Silva, once celebrated as one of the UFC’s finest, has struggled in recent years. After a series of defeats that began in 2013, the organization’s leader, Dana White, suggested it might be time for Silva to retire. Silva felt this was an overstep and has since avoided speaking with Wh

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May 27 2026SPORTS

BYU’s 2026 Season: Hype, Praise and the Reality Check

BYU’s football program is buzzing with excitement for 2026, thanks to the return of star quarterback Bear Bachmeier and running back LJ Martin. Fans are already calling it one of the most anticipated seasons in school history. A former Big 12 assistant coach, speaking without revealing his name,

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

Women CFOs Lead the AI Infrastructure Race

In the current surge of artificial intelligence, companies are pouring billions into building the hardware that powers it. The people steering these budgets are often women, a fact that raises questions about gender roles in tech leadership. These finance chiefs do more than approve numbers; they

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May 27 2026CRYPTO

XRP’s New Path: Traders Lose Ground While Ripple Builds Wall Street Roots

XRP has been sliding for weeks, but the drop is mostly felt by short‑term holders who are now taking big losses. The token’s price keeps falling, yet the demand on the spot market stays solid, as shown by exchange‑traded funds that are gaining their best monthly performance of the year. Retail tr

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