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May 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Workplace tensions: when pets and payroll don’t mix

In 2022 Leslie Kuhn started as an office assistant for Howard Stern, handling everything from calendar management to staff payroll. Two years later her role shifted to overseeing daily life in the Sterns’ Southampton mansion, which meant juggling schedules for household employees while also managing

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May 02 2026CRIME

What happens when a long-term officer speaks up?

A Vero Beach police lieutenant has taken legal action, claiming he faced punishment after reporting concerns about workplace behavior. His deposition paints a picture of ongoing issues stretching back to the early 2000s, including claims of unprofessional conduct by superiors. Yet an internal review

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Tech Money vs AI Rules: A Strange Political Battle

New York is seeing a fight over AI rules that breaks normal political rules. A tech billionaire is spending millions to push for strict laws, especially to protect children from AI dangers and stop job losses. He backs a former tech critic now running for office. But big tech companies are fighting

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Venezuela Boosts Minimum Pay to $240 While Pensions Rise

The acting president of Venezuela announced that the lowest monthly wage will jump to $240, a move aimed at easing the burden on workers facing soaring prices. Pensions for retirees will also climb to $70, marking a 40‑percent increase, though officials said this may still fall short of what people

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May 01 2026EDUCATION

Quality in Doctor Training: A Debate Worth Thinking About

The concept of “quality” shapes how medical residents learn and how their mentors guide them. Yet the idea itself is rarely questioned, and there is little solid proof about what makes a good training program. Over time, the meaning of quality shifts with society’s values and political demands. Dif

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Flyers, Phillies and a Photo Showdown

The weekend brought surprises across Philadelphia sports. In the NHL, the Flyers shocked their rivals by taking a 3‑0 series lead over the Penguins and holding on to win Game 6, ending the series. In the NBA, the Sixers stayed in the playoff race against the Celtics, helped by Joel Embiid’s early re

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court’s Busy Calendar: Key Cases and Upcoming Decisions

The Supreme Court is set to announce 35 final opinions by July, wrapping up its current term. Cases were argued throughout the year: November saw three, December four, January five, February three, March ten, and April another ten. The last non‑argument session was scheduled for June 25, but the cou

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Mental Health Care: A Costly Misstep and a Fight for Better Options

The state of mental health treatment in South Carolina is more than a public health issue; it’s an economic emergency. Every year, the United States loses about $343 billion because people with serious mental illnesses are forced into jails or emergency rooms instead of receiving proper psychiatric

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May 01 2026BUSINESS

Energy Prices Push U. S. Economy to a 2% Growth Turnaround

The U. S. economy has seen a solid 2 percent increase in early 2026, even as oil prices have spiked over 60 percent after the Strait of Hormuz shut down. Brent crude, the global standard, climbed from about $70 a barrel in February to around $120 this week. Contracts for July and August deliveries n

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Jobs and Larynx Health: A Nordic Look

In the Nordic region, doctors have noticed that some jobs carry a higher chance of laryngeal cancer than others. This type of cancer, which affects the voice box, makes up nearly one‑third of all head and neck cancers. Two habits—drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes—are known to increase the risk

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