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May 14 2026BUSINESS

New faces take over Glenview Corner Bakery as Chicago chain grows

A suburban Chicago café just got a fresh start under new owners Chad and Brittany Moore, who now run the Glenview Corner Bakery location. The couple brings years of food service experience to the job, including stints in a family-run business and a busy deli in Los Angeles. Their connection to the b

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Judge Halts US Sanctions on UN Rights Expert After Free-Speech Concerns

A federal judge recently put a temporary stop to US sanctions placed on a UN investigator looking into Palestinian territories. The judge argued the punishment likely broke her free-speech rights because it came after she publicly criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza. Normally, sanctions like these b

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech workers push back against AI training that spies on workers

Company insiders say they’re fighting a new system that watches every mouse twitch and keystroke to teach artificial intelligence. Teams in multiple offices are posting flyers that ask blunt questions: why should daily work turn into free training material for company AI? The anonymous handouts call

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May 13 2026SPORTS

A Road Less Traveled to the NBA

Daniss Jenkins grew up in Dallas, Texas, where basketball was more than a hobby—it was part of daily life. From an early age he practiced on local courts, competing against peers who would later become teammates or rivals. His love for the game was nurtured by a family that valued hard work and resi

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Kentucky GOP House Race: New Voices, Old Faith

The northern part of Boone and Kenton counties is heating up as three Republican candidates vie for a seat that represents about 43, 000 residents. Incumbent Kim Banta, who entered office in 2019 after a long career in education, faces her first primary challenger. Her opponents, Cole Cuzick and Set

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Starmer’s New Law Pack: What Britain Will Change

The UK is set to roll out 37 new laws next Parliament. Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to show he still runs the Labour Party after a rough local election. The king’s speech, written by ministers, will launch these plans. A key focus is trade with the EU. The European Partnership Bill gi

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May 13 2026EDUCATION

Promising Pathways: How One School Leader Boosts Latino Success

Tom Moore, the chief administrator of Niles Township High Schools, recently earned a top teaching honor for his work with Latino students. He shares the award with a committee that values real progress in opening doors for all learners, not just talk. Moore’s district covers four high schools and a

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Macron’s African Promise: Big Money, Small Change

Macron met with Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge and talked to students in Nairobi, then announced a $27 billion investment package at a Franco‑African summit. The plan includes a “first‑loss guarantee” that would let private investors take on initial losses, hoping to pull more money into African proje

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Senate Shootout: A Former Police Chief Faces ICC Arrest

A sudden burst of gunshots shook the Philippine Senate on a Wednesday night, just as officials tried to detain a senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The incident happened while Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief linked to the country’s controversial anti‑dru

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hidden 80s Sci‑Fi Gems Uncovered

The eighties were more than blockbusters. Some films took quiet risks, exploring strange ideas with modest money. One movie dives into a scientist’s mind‑bending experiment in a tank that strips away senses. Its mix of hard facts and trippy images makes you doubt what’s real, even if the ef

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