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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Governor Accused of Teaming Up with Drug Cartel in Exchange for Votes

In 2021, Ruben Rocha won the election for governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state with surprising help from a powerful group tied to the infamous Sinaloa Cartel. U. S. officials now say this same group—led by the sons of jailed kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman—helped push Rocha into office. But their su

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Apr 30 2026EDUCATION

Reading early, dreaming big: How New York invests in kids' futures

Half of New York City students in third to eighth grade can’t read at grade level. That’s a problem because reading isn’t just about passing tests. It’s about opening doors. When kids read, they don’t just learn words—they build worlds in their minds. They start to see themselves differently. They g

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court Faces Trump’s New Immigration Fight

The Supreme Court is set to hear a fresh case that tests whether former President Trump’s harsh words about Haitians can justify ending the temporary protection many of them enjoy in the U. S. The move follows a long history of Trump’s controversial immigration policies, most notably the 2018 travel

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Apr 29 2026SCIENCE

Building Stronger Fuel Cells with Tiny Platinum‑Cobalt Tubes

Scientists have found a way to make the tiny particles that help fuel cells work better. Instead of mixing the metals together, they grow a thin layer of platinum on tiny cobalt tubes that already have holes in them. This “seeded growth” technique creates a one‑dimensional structure that looks like

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

AI Helps Spot Uterine Cancer Early by Mixing Images and Patient Data

Researchers have built a new AI system that looks at both microscope images of tissue and other health records to find early signs of uterine cancer. Instead of using only one type of data, the model blends detailed pictures from whole-slide scans with clinical facts like age and symptoms. The

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Iran‑US Tensions: Trump Weighs New Moves While Energy Prices Soar

Trump has warned Iran that it needs to act quickly, hinting at stronger military options for the Strait of Hormuz after talks broke down. The U. S. is keeping a naval blockade in place, effectively choking a vital trade route for two months. This blockage has pushed gas prices in the U. S. to $4. 23

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

US Passport to Show Trump’s Face for 250‑Year Celebration

The U. S. State Department is preparing a small batch of special passports for the country’s 250th birthday. The new design will include a portrait of President Donald Trump, making him the first living president ever to appear on a U. S. passport. The idea has been in discussion for months and was

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

King Charles and Trump Share a Toast, but Politics Loom

The second day of King Charles’ visit to Washington ended with a lively state dinner, but the event was more than just royal banquets. President Trump opened the day with a speech that praised the long‑standing ties between Britain and America, while also reminiscing about his own family’s connectio

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Family First: Why Alex Cora Skipped a New Baseball Job

Alex Cora decided not to jump back into the dugout after leaving the Boston Red Sox, choosing instead to spend time with his young sons in Puerto Rico. The former World Series‑winning manager has made it clear that family is his priority at this point. Earlier this week, the Philadelphia Phillies h

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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

Powell’s Last Big Meeting: What Comes After

The Federal Reserve is set to keep interest rates unchanged at a meeting that many think will be the final one chaired by Jerome Powell. Last week, a path opened for President Trump’s pick, Kevin Warsh, to be confirmed after the Justice Department decided to end a criminal probe into Powell and t

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