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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 2026HEALTH

A New Hope for Late-Stage Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Doctors in the U. S. now have another tool to fight a tough cancer. The FDA gave the green light for early use of an experimental pill called daraxonrasib. It targets pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a fast-spreading form of pancreatic cancer that has already resisted other treatments. Patients who

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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 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Massachusetts is using tech to fight potholes before they start

Every year, Massachusetts spends millions fixing potholes that form when small cracks grow into big problems. Instead of waiting for complaints from drivers, the state now uses a truck packed with lasers and sensors to scan roads before damage becomes visible. The truck moves at normal speeds, colle

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May 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Life Lessons from a TV Host’s Health News

A well-known TV presenter recently shared some personal news that caught many people off guard. She revealed she has breast cancer and will pause her popular home-tour show to focus on surgery and recovery. Speaking openly on her morning show, she admitted to feeling afraid—not something most would

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May 02 2026OPINION

Electric scooters: too fast, too free, and totally ignored by the law

Across town, an unspoken rule seems to have taken hold. Bike lanes meant for emergencies now double as parking spots. Drivers sneak into spots marked for fire trucks, assuming no one will notice—or care. It’s not just cars though. Electric scooters, those quiet, zippy devices, have joined the chaos.

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May 02 2026WEATHER

A Cold Snap Hits Metro Detroit Before a Rainy Week Ahead

The weekend in Metro Detroit started with a sharp cold snap. A freeze warning covered the whole Lower Peninsula, and overnight temperatures were expected to drop into the mid-20s to low 30s. In the city, the warning lasted from midnight to 8 a. m. Saturday. Clear skies overnight helped temperatures

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May 02 2026SPORTS

From NFL Star to TV Star: Can Russell Wilson Make the Switch?

Russell Wilson might soon hang up his cleats for a microphone. The 37-year-old former NFL quarterback is close to signing with CBS Sports to join their NFL broadcast team. After a rough few years in Denver—where he won just 11 games in two seasons—Wilson’s playing days seem behind him. The Broncos m

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May 02 2026SPORTS

Protest banner over Fenway shows team ownership under fire

A plane dragged a protest banner over Fenway Park last Friday while players warmed up below. The banner asked fans to push for the manager’s removal and for the team to be sold. The stunt happened just days after the club fired its skipper and most coaches following a rough start to the season. Whil

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