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May 02 2026BUSINESS

Gas Surplus in the US While Global Demand Soars During Iran Conflict

The war with Iran has caused a major disruption in global gas supplies. Normally, the Middle East supplies a large portion of the world's liquid natural gas (LNG). But recent attacks have damaged key facilities and made shipping routes unsafe. Meanwhile, in the United States, gas is so plentiful tha

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May 02 2026HEALTH

How Class Shapes Health Over a Lifetime

A long-term study following British people born in 1958 reveals how social class moves—or doesn’t—affect health decades later. Researchers tracked mental, physical, and lifestyle health at age 50, comparing those who stayed in the same class to those who moved up or down. What stands out isn’t how m

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May 02 2026POLITICS

New U. S. Rules Aim to Tighten Pressure on Cuba

The White House recently announced wider restrictions targeting Cuba’s leadership and its supporters. These new rules focus on individuals or groups that help the Cuban government’s security forces or take part in corruption or serious abuses of human rights. They also cover anyone who works with, f

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Trump's Florida Tour: A Look at Politics, Security, and Public Mood

The former president is heading to Florida for his first public appearance since a recent security scare. This trip isn't just about politics—it's a chance to reconnect with supporters and test the mood of a key voting group. The Villages, a massive retirement community known for its strong Republic

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May 02 2026CRIME

Man Denied Asylum Gets Jail Time for Embassy Plot

A Kuwaiti man who showed up in London by boat twice—once claiming refugee status—has been convicted of plotting a violent escalation outside Israel’s embassy. After British authorities rejected his asylum bid in April 2025, he swapped campaigning for something far darker. Court evidence later reveal

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Cuba shows strength in May Day march as U. S. pressure grows

On a warm May afternoon, nearly a million Cubans marched through Havana’s waterfront streets with one clear message: they won’t back down under U. S. pressure. Among them was 94-year-old Raul Castro, a former president and the last of the revolution’s original leaders still in public life. The march

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May 02 2026OPINION

Science in America: Who’s Really Calling the Shots?

Earlier this year, a group of top science advisors got the boot. All twenty-two members of the National Science Board—experts nominated for their lifetime achievements—were removed before their terms ended. These weren’t random picks; they were carefully chosen from universities, industries, and res

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May 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Gizmoplex to Close After Three Years of Serving MST3K Fans

A niche streaming service built for fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 is closing its doors after just three years. Gizmoplex offered a way for supporters to watch classic episodes and newer original content. For those who backed recent Kickstarter campaigns, the service was the easiest way to cla

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May 02 2026SPORTS

High tech meets high school baseball in unexpected ways

Terry Sanford High School in North Carolina just did something no other high school baseball program has tried before. They installed a high-tech system that tracks almost everything a player does on the field—125 different stats to be exact. Pitch speed, bat swing, how the ball flies off the bat: t

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May 02 2026HEALTH

Why Are Young People Struggling to Find Purpose?

A professor returned to teaching in 2019 after spending over a decade outside the classroom. He noticed something odd about his students. While college life was once associated with energy and excitement, many now seemed weighed down by emptiness. Digging deeper, he found shocking trends: young adul

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