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May 04 2026BUSINESS

New Name, New Vision: Rated Media Expands Its Reach

Rated Media, formerly known as EntertainmentVC, has announced a fresh identity and an ambitious plan to serve creators across music, film, and media. The company says it will offer a full range of services from early idea to final sale, aiming to help artists and producers grow worldwide. Since i

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May 04 2026SPORTS

College Sports Cash Flow: The Big Ten’s $1. 37 Billion Windfall

The Big Ten has just handed out a record‑setting $1. 37 billion to its 18 schools for the year ending June 30, 2025, a jump of $490 million from last year. The amount dwarfs the SEC’s $1. 03 billion payout announced earlier this month, showing that college athletics still churns out huge profits.

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May 04 2026POLITICS

The Redistricting Rift: How a Court Ruling Fuels Political Battles

A recent Supreme Court decision has removed a key safeguard that once helped keep minority voting power in check. The ruling effectively opened the door for partisan groups to redraw congressional districts with fewer constraints, sparking a fresh wave of political maneuvers across the country. I

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May 04 2026POLITICS

New Mexico’s step forward in disability rights

New Mexico once lagged behind in supporting people with disabilities through insurance coverage. But in 2023, the state took a big leap forward by requiring private insurers to include prosthetics and orthotics in their plans. That law was just the beginning—now, other states are watching and follow

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Health scare for jailed Iranian activist as prison transfer raises questions

A well-known human rights figure in Iran is facing serious health problems while behind bars. The 50-year-old activist, recognized internationally for her work on women's rights and opposition to capital punishment, reportedly suffered a heart-related emergency in late March. Her condition took a dr

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Narges Mohammadi’s Health in Danger as Iranian Officials Block Her Transfer

The life of Narges Mohammadi, a well‑known Iranian human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize winner, is in serious jeopardy according to her family and the organization she founded. After suffering a heart attack and fainting, she was moved to a hospital in Zanjan, a city far from Tehran. Doctors

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Health struggles of jailed Iranian activist spark urgent calls for action

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights figure in Iran, faces life-threatening medical emergencies while behind bars. According to her family’s organization, she suffered a serious heart issue and collapsed multiple times recently. This prompted prison officials to rush her to a hospital, though

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May 03 2026POLITICS

How new rules could weaken voting power

The recent Supreme Court ruling changes how voting districts can be drawn, making it easier for states to reshape boundaries in ways that reduce the voting strength of Black communities. The decision says states can only be challenged if they intentionally discriminate based on race—not if their act

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May 02 2026POLITICS

A Drone Lens on a Tragic Tale

The film shows the land that the Chuschagasta people call home in Tucumán Province. A camera on a drone moves slowly above the hills, revealing how big and beautiful the area is. It also shows a bird that bumps into the drone, reminding us of nature’s own presence. The story behind the pictur

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Forced Marriage Takes Center Stage in Global Justice Talks

Countries are pushing to make forced marriage a clear crime under international law. This move follows years of court rulings that already called it a crime against humanity. Judges in Sierra Leone, Cambodia, and the International Criminal Court have all ruled on cases where people were forced into

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