MORTIMER B ZUCKERMAN

May 02 2026CRIME

Crime Down, Youth Violence Up in Baltimore

Baltimore police report a drop in overall crime, with fewer shootings and homicides seen across the city. Yet this positive trend is not shared by crimes involving teenagers, who are increasingly appearing in the headlines. The city’s younger residents are gathering in large numbers for events lik

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May 02 2026FINANCE

Brown University Shrinks Its Share of Blue Owl Private Credit Fund

Brown University, which manages an $8 billion endowment, has cut its ownership of Blue Owl Capital’s publicly traded private credit fund by more than half. The university now holds only 1. 5 million shares of the fund, down from 3. 2 million at the end of last year. Despite this reduction, Brown kee

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May 02 2026CRYPTO

BlackRock’s Crypto Fees: Small Bite, Big Price Tag

BlackRock’s crypto division made $42 million in fees during the first quarter, a modest amount compared to its total ETF revenue. The firm’s overall ETF business earned more than $2. 4 billion in the same period. Crypto products hold about 1. 11 % of BlackRock’s $5. 48 trillion in ETF assets,

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May 02 2026POLITICS

The Iran Conflict: What Really Changed After 60 Days?

By the first week of May, exactly two months after the U. S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, the White House declared the fighting "over. " Officially, they called it a terminated conflict. But was it really? Congress had a deadline to receive updates under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, de

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May 02 2026EDUCATION

New Projects and Learning Spots in Buffalo’s Future

Buffalo is preparing for some fresh updates across the city, with a mix of education, healthcare, and public art on the way. At the Science Museum, a new exhibit will blend sports excitement with science and engineering lessons. Instead of just displaying trophies, the museum plans to turn the love

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May 02 2026BUSINESS

Work Wellness: Why Companies Need to Move Beyond Free Pizza and Yoga

Burnout isn’t just an employee problem—it’s a company problem that quietly drains billions from the economy every year. Studies show over half of workers worldwide feel exhausted and disengaged, not because they’re lazy, but because modern work cultures push them to their limits. The rise of remote

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May 02 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin ETFs: Why Big Money is Choosing Digital Gold Over Other Cryptos

Big investors are slowly but surely putting more money into Bitcoin through new exchange-traded funds, making it easier for regular and institutional players to join the market. Unlike past hype cycles, this time the growth is steady rather than explosive. Major firms like Morgan Stanley and top U.

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May 01 2026CELEBRITIES

Britney Spears Faces DUI Charge and Possible Probation

Britney Spears, the pop icon, was taken into custody near her California residence in March after police found a black BMW speeding erratically. The vehicle’s driver was later identified as Spears, who displayed signs of impairment during the stop. She is now charged with a single misdemeanor for

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May 01 2026FINANCE

High‑Speed Rail Bond Surge After Government Hint

Brightline West bonds rose sharply, gaining 13% after a federal transportation official signaled potential support for the $21. 5 billion high‑speed rail project that will link Southern California to Las Vegas. The Federal Railroad Administration’s administrator said the government was “interested”

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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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