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May 01 2026POLITICS

A New Look at Puerto Rico Tax Plans

The debate over how people can reduce their tax bills has shifted to a new focus. Senate Finance Committee members are now asking the IRS to dig into tax advice that may have helped wealthy clients skip over $100 million in federal taxes. The critics say the advice came from two big law firms,

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Cross‑Country Cash Caper: Two Young Men Sentenced

A pair of men in their twenties were sentenced after a month‑long spree that saw them target ATMs across five states. The offenders, both from Texas, used a clever trick: they would sabotage an ATM, then wait for a repair worker to come and open the machine. Once inside, they would intimidate or phy

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Watch Out: A Sneaky Jewelry Heist in San Francisco

The city’s police are sounding the alarm on a new type of daytime robbery that targets older residents. In recent days, two men were caught after a series of violent thefts across the Bay Area. Investigators say the criminals usually appear on foot or in cars, striking up conversations with st

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Film “Focus” Climbs Streaming Charts Years After Release

Will Smith and Margot Robbie, both big names in movies, first met on screen in the 2015 crime thriller “Focus. ” The film follows two former lovers who become con artists. Smith plays Nicky Spurgeon, while Robbie is Jess Barrett. After their breakup, Spurgeon’s job gets complicated when Barrett show

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Airbnb and Anysphere Face U. S. Probe Over Chinese AI Use

House Republicans have opened a new inquiry into how U. S. tech firms might be using AI models built in China. The investigation comes as lawmakers push to curb what they see as national‑security risks and to stay ahead in the global AI contest. Both the House Committee on Homeland Security and th

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Why Crypto Trading Fails to Keep Platforms Afloat

Robinhood’s recent earnings report shines a light on a bigger problem in crypto: making money isn’t as simple as it seems. Even with years of hype, new tech, and big investors joining in, crypto still struggles to bring in steady income. Most platforms rely on trading fees, which rise and fall with

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Surveillance of Antibiotic Use in Developing Nations

In many countries with limited resources, doctors and pharmacists lack reliable data about how medicines are used. Without this information, it is hard to see where antibiotics are overused or where bacteria have become resistant. A new project plans to fix this by linking two digital tools: e

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Apr 28 2026FINANCE

Robinhood’s First Quarter: What Numbers Really Matter

The first quarter numbers for Robinhood are out soon. Experts predict a small profit increase compared to last year, with earnings per share expected around $0. 39. Revenue is also looking up, though not as high as the last quarter. This suggests some growth, but not a huge spike. Crypto plays a bi

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Apr 28 2026CRIME

When Online Tips Lead to Legal Trouble in Rochester

A Rochester man avoided prison time after a judge threw out most of the evidence in a case involving suspicious online activity. The investigation started when police received a tip that he was trying to meet minors online. Instead of charging him directly with child exploitation, authorities built

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Apr 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tokyo Tech Hub 2026: What to Expect

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 is not just another tech show. It breaks the usual pattern by focusing on four clear areas, each with real demos and people who made them possible. The event partners with a major tech media outlet, giving startups a chance to jump into a bigger launchpad if they shine. A

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