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May 07 2026POLITICS

Police Contracts Under the Lens: A New Look at NYPD and ICE Ties

The mayor’s office has begun a fresh review of the New York Police Department, focusing not only on how the force handles immigration enforcement but also on its business partners. A key target is Vigilant, a California‑based company that supplies license‑plate‑reading technology used by police acro

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May 07 2026CELEBRITIES

Bebe Rexha’s Bold Leap to Chart‑Top Freedom

Bebe Rexha, the pop singer from Staten Island, has just broken a major record by topping two Billboard charts with her new single “New Religion. ” The track, released in partnership with the English dance act Faithless, climbed to number one on both the Dance/Mix Show Airplay and U. S. Dance Radio c

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May 07 2026EDUCATION

Ballpark Basics: Where Baseball Meets Brainy Science

Over 3, 500 students from Southern California swapped backpacks for baseball caps earlier this week at Angel Stadium. But this wasn’t just another game day—it was a hands-on science lesson disguised as a field trip. The event turned the stadium into a giant lab where physics, biology, and even a lit

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May 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

What Happens When a Bad Show Becomes a Streaming Hit?

A TV show about dinosaurs popping up in Los Angeles might sound like a fun idea, but that didn’t stop La Brea from getting canceled after three seasons. The show’s wild premise—a giant sinkhole opens in the city, sending people back to prehistoric times—should have been a hit. Instead, it struggled

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May 07 2026BUSINESS

Why AI leaders need brain skills more than just emotional skills

Leaders climbing the corporate ladder often focus on hard skills early on. But as they reach higher positions, their job shifts toward managing people—especially emotions. Many companies push emotional intelligence (EQ) training to help with this. Yet this approach misses two big problems. First, ma

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May 07 2026SPORTS

Vikings' Hunt for a New GM: From Interim to Permanent, and Who Might Land the Job

The Minnesota Vikings have spent months searching for a new general manager, but the search might soon wrap up. Since early 2026, Rob Brzezinski has been running things as the interim GM after the team decided to let go of the previous leader. Now that the draft is over, the Vikings are narrowing do

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May 07 2026POLITICS

AI at the table: Next week's meeting could change tech talks

Officials from the US and China might add AI to the list of topics for their upcoming high-level meeting. The possible talks could happen during a summit planned for next week in Beijing. This isn't confirmed yet, but sources say both sides are looking at the idea seriously. The American team might

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May 07 2026HEALTH

How Cash Help Program Could Lower Deaths from Violence

Violence between people doesn’t just leave bruises—it often leads to early deaths. In Brazil, many families facing this risk get support from a program called Bolsa Família. The big question is: can this cash help actually save lives when someone is hurt by violence? A study looked at whether famil

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May 07 2026HEALTH

Why older adults need better emergency care checks

When emergencies strike, most people think about fast treatment and getting back home. But for older adults, emergency rooms can be confusing and even risky places. Many factors decide whether an elderly person gets good care—like how long they wait, if doctors notice small problems, and whether nur

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May 07 2026HEALTH

Checking breast health with heat scans: a closer look at an old idea

Doctors have long known that breast cancer is a major health concern for women, especially those between 40 and 75. That’s the age group where this disease becomes the top killer. For many years, they’ve used mammograms as the standard check-up tool. But there’s another method that’s been around for

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