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May 06 2026POLITICS

Senate Republicans Push for Big Spending Boost for Border Agencies and Secret Service

Lawmakers are pushing a nearly $72 billion funding plan that would send over $1 billion to the Secret Service and other agencies. The plan includes money for upgrades, though it’s unclear how much will go toward a new White House ballroom. President Trump has said private donors would cover the $400

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Nigeria's opposition struggles to stay united ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria’s opposition coalition faced a major setback when two top leaders, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, left the group just months after its formation. Both had finished third and fourth in the 2023 presidential race and were key to the alliance’s plan to challenge President Bola Tinubu in next ye

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Why Iran-US Tensions Keep Getting Worse

For centuries, people have tried to figure out why bad decisions lead to disaster. Ancient Greeks called it "hubris"—thinking you're above the rules. Iran’s new leader seems to be making that mistake right now. His recent statements suggest he believes Iran can push against the US and Israel without

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May 06 2026CRIME

Changes in D. C. Police Leadership After Data Concerns

Thirteen high-ranking officers in Washington D. C. ’s police force now face suspension amid questions over how crime numbers are reported. While the department hasn’t shared details about the misconduct claims, the move signals serious internal issues. The changes follow an investigation into crime

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A decade of chilling crime stories hits streaming platforms

Radial Entertainment just added the entire 10-season archive of a popular true crime series to its collection, giving viewers far more than just a few extra episodes to binge. The two newest seasons—each packed with 20 hour-long documentaries—bring the total past 200 individual cases and 150 hours o

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May 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Drama in the City: What Happened After a Film Interview

The story begins with a film producer who once worked for a major TV show. She remembers an interview she conducted in 1998 with a well‑known actress who was dating a popular comedian at the time. The producer felt that rumors were swirling about a possible romance between the actress and the comedi

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May 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Melco’s 2025 Green Goals: A Fresh Look at Progress

The company that runs popular resorts in Macau, the Philippines and Europe has released a new sustainability report for 2025. The title “RISE to Go Above & Beyond” signals a shift from talking about goals to showing real action. In the report, the CEO explains that sustainability is no longer a s

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May 05 2026WEATHER

A Backyard Garden Faces Sudden Weather

The new garden at the KRDO news studio is already attracting attention. A meteorologist named Steve has planted peppers, jalapenos, cilantro and basil in the studio’s backyard. He wants to grow enough herbs for homemade salsa that reflects Colorado flavor. Steve started planting last week.

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May 05 2026WEATHER

New Jersey Gets a Summer Warm‑Up, Then a Wet Front

The state is set to feel the early summer heat on Tuesday. Skies will mostly be clear and temperatures could climb into the low 80s, with some spots reaching about 85 degrees. However, this warm spell comes with a warning from the National Weather Service. Dry air and gusty winds up to 30 mph cou

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May 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Earth’s Temperature Stayed Pretty Steady for 540 Million Years

Scientists have long tried to figure out how warm the planet was in the deep past. Most earlier work used oxygen isotopes found in fossils, which suggested that Earth has cooled steadily over the last 539 million years. However, those studies left a lot of questions unanswered. A new approach

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