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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Undercover Tech Journalism Exposed Meta’s Harmful Practices

Reuters recently earned a Pulitzer Prize for uncovering how Meta’s platforms—Facebook and Instagram—profited from risky AI chatbots and shady ads. Their investigation relied on leaked internal documents and clever undercover methods, like creating fake user profiles to test the platforms’ hidden fea

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May 05 2026OPINION

Why Two Milestones Show America Still Has Work to Do

The U. S. is getting ready for its 250th birthday, and that’s bringing up tough questions. Who really built this country? Who will shape the next century? The conversations usually focus on famous figures from the past, but today’s business leaders matter just as much. For 25 years, an award has bee

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May 05 2026SPORTS

How a quiet star led the Cavaliers through a wild Game 7

Jarrett Allen wasn’t the flashiest name when Cleveland faced elimination against Toronto. He’s the kind of player who makes others look good—setting hard screens, grabbing rebounds, and finishing quietly at the rim. But when the Cavaliers needed someone to step up in Game 7, Allen didn’t just play—h

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May 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Fire Destroys Key Research Hub in Florida Storm

A major research center in Florida took a serious hit when a fire broke out during a storm. The building, known for its work in marine science, was heavily damaged. Luckily, no one was hurt, and nearby areas weren’t put at risk. Experts are now trying to figure out what sparked the blaze. Firefight

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Clean Energy with a Special Metal Mix

Scientists have found a clever way to make hydrogen fuel more efficiently by mixing two metals in a smart way. They combined tiny bits of palladium (a rare metal) with molybdenum dioxide (a cheaper, more common material) to create a powerful combo for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen. The tr

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May 05 2026POLITICS

Justice Needs Better Rules, Not More Punishment

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, California faced a terrifying monster—the Golden State Killer. He hurt countless people and got away for decades. Then came a breakthrough: Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG), a new tool that mixes DNA science with family history research. It finally cracked the

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May 05 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin keeps rising, and traders betting against it are losing big

Bitcoin just hit another high, crossing $80, 000 briefly before settling around $79, 850. In just one day, traders lost over $370 million as prices surged, with most of the damage coming from bets that the price would fall. These "short" traders got caught off guard when the market moved up instead

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May 04 2026HEALTH

A Cruise Ship Outbreak: What We Know About Hantavirus

The cruise ship that once promised adventure now faces a frightening health crisis. A virus called hantavirus is believed to be the culprit behind three deaths and several illnesses on board. Hantaviruses have a long history, with records of outbreaks in Asia and Europe that caused severe fever a

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May 04 2026HEALTH

New Leader Aims to Bring Affordable Care to Rural Communities

Adam Naumann steps into the role of chief executive at Greater Valley Health Center with a clear mission: to widen access for people who cannot afford insurance. He arrives after nearly twenty years in health‑administration, ready to build on the groundwork laid by former CEO Mary Sterhan. The ce

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May 04 2026SPORTS

Bruins Look Ahead: New Leaders, Big Moves and a Fresh Start

After the 2025-26 season ended, Boston Bruins staff and players gathered at Warrior Ice Arena to talk future plans. The team did not name a single captain this year, instead relying on three alternates—Pastrnak, McAvoy and Lindholm—and other veterans to keep the locker room united. Coach Sturm

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