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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Budget Battle: EPA Faces Big Cuts in Congress

The Senate is turning its attention to a sharp proposal that could cut the Environmental Protection Agency’s funding by 50 percent. The plan, backed by President Trump’s administration, would slash the agency’s budget to $4. 2 billion, a dramatic reduction that would end many of the programs that ha

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Apr 30 2026SCIENCE

Urban Growth Fuels Hidden Air Chemistry in China

Land use has changed a lot between 2001 and 2020 in China, especially as cities grew and forests were planted. Scientists wanted to see how these changes affect the way certain chemicals form on surfaces and later in the air. They used a computer model that simulates air quality, keeping weather and

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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

C. H. Robinson Keeps Moving Forward While Workers Shrink

In the latest quarter, C. H. Robinson’s North American Surface Transport team saw its staff fall from 4, 970 to 4, 752 employees. The overall company workforce also dipped, dropping to 11, 705 from 12, 085 a quarter earlier. Revenue growth barely kept pace with rising transport costs, leaving the g

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Apr 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Apple’s App Store Really Works Behind the Scenes

The App Store started small in 2008 with just 500 apps but now holds over 1. 8 million. Most come from outside developers—99. 99% to be exact. Most apps (85%) don’t pay Apple anything, yet the store still generates $1. 3 trillion globally in 2024. In South Korea alone, transactions hit $27 billion.

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Apr 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech's AI race heats up as rivals surge past challenges

Tech giants are showing the AI market isn’t slowing anytime soon. Microsoft and Google just reported massive cloud growth, proving they’re making serious money from artificial intelligence. Google’s parent company Alphabet hit $110 billion in revenue, its fastest growth in four years, with cloud sal

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Fewer babies, more screens: Why are modern adults avoiding parenthood?

Across wealthy nations, birth rates have dropped sharply in recent decades, puzzling experts. Former senator Ben Sasse points to a strange trend: people seem to be having less sex and fewer babies, even when life is easier than ever. He highlights that only certain religious groups—like Mormons and

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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

Brown-Forman’s Partnership Plans Fizzle Out

A year ago, talks about a potential merger between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard seemed promising. Both companies admitted there was real potential in joining forces. Yet after months of back-and-forth, they decided to walk away. The main issue wasn’t one-sided—both sides agreed the deal wasn’t wor

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Apr 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

Planned burns aim to help Ottawa County parks thrive

Ottawa County parks will see controlled fires over three days next month as part of efforts to keep natural areas healthy. Teams will burn small sections at three parks from May 1 to 3, but only if weather conditions cooperate. If winds are too strong or humidity too low, the work gets postponed. Th

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Apr 30 2026WEATHER

Snow can\'t fix Colorado\'s deep drought

Colorado\'s mountains might get up to a foot of fresh snow this week, but experts warn it won\'t solve the state\'s growing water crisis. After a brutal winter with little snow and extreme heat, recent storms have brought only brief relief. Weather teams confirm the incoming storm will dump several

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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

Spotify Stake Sale Tied to Music Giant's Stock Moves

Universal Music Group just revealed plans to sell half its Spotify shares and expand its stock buyback program. This comes after a high-profile investor argued the label was worth less than it should be. The investor’s unusual bid—valuing Universal at about €65 billion—suggested forcing a full sale

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