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May 23 2026FINANCE

Why NEAR Protocol's Sudden Jump Matters

NEAR’s digital token recently shot up by 28% in a single day. That’s a big deal—especially when most other big crypto projects barely moved. Over a week, it climbed nearly 45%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin slipped from $82, 000 to $77, 000. So why did NEAR steal the show? The surge likely comes from traders

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Dover Saddlery's future hangs in the balance as liquidation looms

For over four decades, Dover Saddlery stood as a key player in the equestrian world, supplying gear from saddles to riding clothes. But now, this long-standing retailer faces a tough battle to survive. Most of its 30 nationwide stores have already shut down, leaving only a handful operational. Two l

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Brazil election sees power shift after bank scandal shakes Bolsonaro's camp

Recent polls suggest Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has gained momentum in the presidential race, now leading opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro 47% to 43% in a potential runoff. The shift comes after allegations that Flavio may have secured a $24 million investment from the owner of

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May 23 2026FINANCE

How wars force countries to seek quick cash

Since fighting broke out in the Middle East in late February, 27 nations have rushed to unlock emergency funds from the World Bank. They did not announce their names or how much they plan to borrow, but three already activated new backup plans while the rest are still filling out paperwork. The con

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May 23 2026HEALTH

Door Knocking Fights Fake News in Congo Ebola Fight

Teams walk Congo streets daily, but not to sell anything. They knock on doors to clear up dangerous myths about Ebola. The effort focuses on Mongbwalu, a town caught in the middle of the outbreak. Health workers explain simple safety steps and when to reach out for help. Some locals listen and chang

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Late-night TV gets a shake-up as one host exits

Stephen Colbert wrapped up his run on CBS recently, leaving a gap in late-night television. Donald Trump responded on Truth Social with a post that called Colbert talentless and claimed the show had no viewers. But that claim doesn't match reality. Colbert’s program was actually the top-rated late-n

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May 23 2026CELEBRITIES

Fashion’s wild side at Cannes: stars ignore new rules

The Cannes Film Festival loves to set fashion trends—but this year, some stars decided the rules don’t apply to them. A new dress code tried to keep things "decent" by banning nudity and huge outfits that block walkways. Yet many ignored it anyway. Stars like Kristen Stewart and Bella Hadid pushed b

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May 23 2026SPORTS

Money Talk: How College Sports Make (and Share) Millions

Two major college sports leagues just shared how much cash they raked in last year, and the numbers tell a bigger story about power and money in college sports. The ACC and Big 12 both hit record highs—$826. 5 million and $610. 9 million respectively—but they still can’t keep up with their richer ri

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May 23 2026SPORTS

Shortstop’s hernia forces time on the bench for Boston

Trevor Story, Boston’s starting shortstop, just went under the knife to fix a sports hernia that kept nagging him since spring workouts. The team announced the surgery went well, but don’t expect him back soon. Doctors say six to ten weeks is the realistic timeline, which puts July at the earliest f

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Senegal’s Leadership Shake-Up: What Happens Next?

Senegal’s president just made a bold move by firing the prime minister, shaking up the country’s political scene. The decision also scrapped the entire government, leaving ministers in charge of day-to-day tasks until new ones are picked. The two leaders had once been allies but turned into rivals o

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