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May 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The best crime thriller on Netflix for a weekend marathon

Netflix has a simple rule: drop the whole season at once. That’s great if you want to binge, but it also means every new show has one shot to hook you. The Madness is one of those shows. It’s a short series with only eight episodes, so you can finish it in a weekend without worrying about waiting fo

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Prime Video’s Big Play for Ads and Sports

Streaming services usually fight over shows and movies, but Amazon’s Prime Video is playing a different game—one where live sports and ads score big points. The platform recently revealed it made over $17 billion from ads in just three months, beating traditional media giants like Warner Bros. and P

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May 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why do fans feel so attached to anime characters?

Anime has exploded from a niche Japanese hobby to a global trend that shapes how people relax, connect, and even see themselves. Bright visuals, deep stories, and easy streaming access have turned cartoon worlds into shared experiences. But something more personal happens too: fans often feel real e

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

GE's Smart Move: Staying Flexible in the Energy Game

GE Vernova isn’t putting all its energy eggs in one basket. Instead of betting big on one energy source, the company is playing it smart by staying flexible. While gas turbines get most of the attention—orders are stacked through 2030—the real story is how GE is quietly building a future-proof busin

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May 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple tightens education discounts with new rules

Apple just made it harder to get discounts on its devices. The tech giant used to trust customers to say they were students, teachers, or parents when buying from its education store. Now, you have to prove it. This change started in 2022 but has spread to more countries, including the U. S. , Austr

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May 08 2026POLITICS

Police Feel the Chill When Laws Treat Crime Like a Ticket

The newest law in Maine shifts some low‑level offenses from the criminal court system to a civil fine. This change means that people who break the law may leave with only a receipt, no record, and little sense of punishment. The policy was passed by a slim margin in both chambers, showing how clos

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May 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

Men, Climate and the Real Costs

A new study brings together more than 20 scientists from 13 countries to examine how certain male behaviours affect the planet. The research looks at patterns of consumption, travel and leisure that are linked to higher carbon footprints. The paper argues that the link between masculinity and clima

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May 08 2026BUSINESS

Sony Pictures Hits Mixed Results in 2025: Anime Wins, Film Losses

Sony Pictures Entertainment’s earnings for the year that ended March 31, 2026 show a picture of balance. Total sales reached JPY1. 499 trillion, about $9. 92 billion, essentially unchanged from the previous year. The company’s biggest draw was the anime film “Infinity Castle, ” which earned $741 mil

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May 08 2026POLITICS

New York Sets Mask Rules for Police and ICE

The state of New York is moving to stop police officers from wearing masks while on duty, a decision announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. The rule also targets the federal agency U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, limiting its presence in places like schools and hospitals unless a jud

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May 08 2026CRIME

Saving Kids from Online Predators

In a plain office in Fairfax, Virginia, a small team inside the Department of Homeland Security fights a hidden war against child predators. Their job is to track down kids who are lured into dangerous online chats and then help the police catch the adults behind it. The unit, called the Cyber Cr

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