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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 2026WEATHER

Cold Snap Hits Central New York This Weekend

Central New York feels a chill as cold Canadian air pushes in. Temperatures sit around the mid‑30s on Saturday morning, and a frost warning is still in force until 9 a. m. The Binghamton office says the cold will linger through Sunday, keeping early‑May warmth far below normal. Saturday highs top on

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May 03 2026WEATHER

Frost, Wind and Rain: A Week of Weather Changes in New Jersey

A frost warning covers five counties tonight, from Hunterdon to western Passaic. The alert starts at 11 p. m. Saturday and ends at 9 a. m. Sunday, when temperatures will fall to the mid‑30s. On Sunday, the sky clears and the air dries out. Winds pick up to 15‑20 mph, with gusts reaching 30 mph. D

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May 03 2026BUSINESS

EVs Vanish From U. S. Shelves as Tariffs and Taxes Hit Hard

In 2026, more than a dozen electric cars disappeared from American showrooms. Tesla’s old Model S and X, Honda’s whole 0 Series, Volvo’s EX30, BMW’s i4 and iX, plus several Hyundai and Kia models were all pulled. None of them had broken; the problem was money. High import duties made foreign cars t

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May 03 2026FINANCE

New CEO Faces Big Test at Berkshire’s Annual Shareholder Meeting

Greg Abel, 63, stepped onto the stage at Berkshire Hathaway’s first annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, after taking over as chief executive last January. He began by welcoming the company’s top leaders and introduced a banner that honored Warren Buffett, who had led the firm for 60 years. Buff

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Media, Hitler Talk and the White House Incident

The recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner sparked a debate about how news outlets cover violent events. A commentator said that the media quickly turned the story into a focus on themselves and then shifted to talking about a popular comedian. She warned that journalists sh

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May 03 2026SPORTS

Big Clash in Carson: Galaxy vs Whitecaps

The 2026 MLS season’s eleventh matchday brings a face‑to‑face between the LA Galaxy and the Vancouver Whitecaps at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Both clubs belong to the Western Conference, but they sit at opposite ends of the table. Vancouver is second with 24 points from nin

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May 03 2026RELIGION

Evangelicals Split Over Immigration: A New Take on a Divided Faith

A recent discussion explores how American evangelical Christians are divided when it comes to enforcing immigration laws. The conversation began with two experts who regularly think about how religion and government should interact. One is a long‑time religion reporter, the other leads a group that

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May 03 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Crowd Lights Up Kentucky Derby

The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby turned into a star‑filled spectacle, with a mix of athletes, musicians and internet personalities lining the grandstands at Churchill Downs. The event drew a diverse group of attendees, from former NFL stars to pop singers and social media influencers, each

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