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May 01 2026SCIENCE

'Understanding How Teens See Gun Violence'

The new tool, called the Gun‑X Scale, was made to spot how much young people notice gun fights and risky gun habits around them. Researchers used a big group of more than five thousand teens and young adults from all over the country, asking them questions between September 2023 and January 2024. Th

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May 01 2026POLITICS

A New Look at Puerto Rico Tax Plans

The debate over how people can reduce their tax bills has shifted to a new focus. Senate Finance Committee members are now asking the IRS to dig into tax advice that may have helped wealthy clients skip over $100 million in federal taxes. The critics say the advice came from two big law firms,

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Brain Boost: How Motivation Shapes Learning in the First Year of a New Language

People who start learning a new language often see their brains change in surprising ways. In a year-long study, researchers followed learners to watch how the brain’s structure and function shifted as they improved. They also measured how much students wanted to succeed, their confidence, and the t

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May 01 2026CELEBRITIES

Shocking Lawsuit Fight Over Confidentiality Deals

Howard Stern has taken a stand against former executive assistant Leslie Kuhn, who sued the star and his wife for $2. 5 million a few weeks ago. The 72‑year‑old host says the case is a “shakedown” and calls it a transparent sham, according to court papers. His lawyer, Ilene Farkas, added that the co

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Strong Margins Keep ANA Safe in Rough Times

ANA sells a mix of products and services to both professional and everyday investors. The company earns fees from managing assets, selling conference tickets, sponsorships, and advertising space on its sites. When a client uses ANA’s services, the firm may check their identity, tailor content, an

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Lane Kiffin keeps teasing Ole Miss from afar

New Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding isn’t worried about Lane Kiffin’s social media shots at his old team. Kiffin, now at LSU, has a history of playful jabs at Ole Miss and its fans since leaving in November. But Golding sees it differently. “Lane is Lane, ” Golding said in late April. “He jokes

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Michigan Schools Left Waiting for Money While Lawmakers Play Catch-Up

Last fall, Michigan schools opened their doors without knowing how much money they'd get from the state. The legislature missed a July 1 deadline—something they're legally required to do—and didn't finish the budget until October. That delay forced schools to start the year guessing about staffing,

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May 01 2026POLITICS

How Washington Can Save Millions by Listening to Insiders

Lawmakers in Washington are talking a lot about audits these days, but there’s a smarter way to catch fraud before it drains public funds. A bill proposed by Rep. David Hackney aims to reward whistleblowers who expose cheating in government programs—not just Medicaid. Right now, Washington is one of

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May 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Footballer’s new film shows power of love after heartbreak

Terry Butcher led England as captain and lifted trophies at Ipswich Town, but the thing he remembers most clearly now is the day he lost his son. A new film explores how a football legend faced the kind of pain that can’t be kicked away on the pitch. It follows his return after Chris’s death, the in

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May 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

PlayStation games now: one-time check, no more hassles

A strange warning popped up last weekend for some PlayStation buyers. New digital copies suddenly showed a 30-day countdown, making players worry they’d lose access if they stayed offline. Quick tests by gamers suggested the timer might reset itself after a month, turning a one-time check into a per

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