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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 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

A free messed-up game led to a full fix for fans

A few weeks back, an Xbox glitch turned Wasteland Remastered into a free download for a short time. Players who grabbed it ended up with a version that wouldn’t even run. Instead of taking it away, the studio behind the game is now giving those players a working copy to replace the broken one. Wast

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

How Tiny Changes in Liquid Design Boost Battery Power

Batteries work better when their liquid insides let power flow smoothly. A new study looks at how tweaking the shape of tiny charged particles in special liquids can help lithium ions move faster. These liquids, called ionic electrolytes, contain different types of positive ions—some with oxygen ato

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Political Donations: How to Tell a Real Fundraiser from a Fake One

Before the next big election season, a warning is going around about fake fundraising groups calling themselves PACs. These groups often pretend to support political causes but actually pocket most of the money they collect. With fundraising reaching a peak during midterm elections, these scams beco

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May 01 2026HEALTH

Managing Weight and Diabetes: What New Studies on Semaglutide Really Show

Research on semaglutide, a once-a-week shot, shows it can help people lose noticeable weight—up to one-sixth of their body weight in some cases. Trials called STEP 1, 3, and 4 focused on adults without diabetes and found weight drops between ten and seventeen percent. For those with type 2 diabetes

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May 01 2026POLITICS

New Farm Bill Passes House Without Pesticide Protection Rule

The U. S. House of Representatives recently approved a new five-year farm bill, but not without first removing a controversial clause that would have shielded pesticide manufacturers from certain lawsuits. The vote moves the bill closer to becoming law, though it still needs Senate approval before h

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Funds Act Like Tech Stocks When the Fed Speaks

The morning of Wednesday saw all crypto funds dip a touch, falling under 1% just like the S&P 500. The Nasdaq 100, meanwhile, edged up slightly, staying close to that same level. This movement shows crypto moving closer to risk‑heavy assets such as tech shares, rather than staying in the realm of

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Apr 30 2026SCIENCE

Discovering Cosmic Bends: A Crowd‑Powered Hunt for Space Warps

A fresh citizen science effort invites people worldwide to sift through new images from the Euclid Space Telescope in search of dramatic spacetime distortions. The project, named Space Warps and hosted on the Zooniverse platform, leverages Euclid’s high‑resolution surveys to spot gravitational le

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

New Deadlines for Medicaid Drug Pricing Plan Give Extra Time to Companies and States

Government health officials recently pushed back several important dates tied to a new policy that could lower prescription drug costs under Medicaid. Instead of finishing applications by late spring, drug manufacturers now have more than a month extra to join the program. The original deadline had

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