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May 01 2026POLITICS

Russia Turns to China for War Tech

Russian arms makers are now getting more than nine out of ten pieces of restricted equipment from China. This shift follows tighter European controls that block many supply routes, pushing Moscow to look eastward for support. The share of Chinese‑supplied tech has risen from roughly eight out of

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May 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Game Devs Stick to Manual Work for New Subnautica Title

Unknown Worlds, the studio behind the underwater adventure game, confirmed that they did not use any generative artificial intelligence tools in developing Subnautica 2. The sequel, which will hit early access on May 14, was built entirely by hand. The studio’s creative producer explained that th

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Senate Clash: A New Twist on the Spy‑Program Debate

Sen. Ron Wyden, a long‑time defender of privacy rights, has stirred the Senate by demanding that a secret court ruling be made public. The ruling, issued by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, criticized how the Trump administration used data collected by the National Security Agency. Wyden

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Cincinnati’s Chief Shake‑Up: What It Means for the City

A sudden change in leadership can reveal more about a city than any planned initiative. Cincinnati’s decision to let go of its long‑time police chief shows how politics can override experience and how that choice costs taxpayers. The story starts with two conflicting narratives: a letter from the

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May 01 2026OPINION

San Diego’s Missing Bike‑Share: A Chance for Faster, Cleaner Trips

San Diego is one of the few large U. S. cities that has not yet launched a bike‑share system, even though many places around the country use it to cut traffic and pollution. The idea is simple: tap a card, unlock a bike at one station, ride to your destination, and lock it at another. The city

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May 01 2026CRIME

Surprise Twist in the Bomb‑Heist Film

The story starts with a bomb expert in London, who seems to be saving the day by defusing an old World War II explosive. Later, it turns out that this hero is actually the mastermind of a big diamond robbery. He uses his job as a cover to pull off the crime, surprising everyone at the climax. The a

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

'Understanding How Teens See Gun Violence'

The new tool, called the Gun‑X Scale, was made to spot how much young people notice gun fights and risky gun habits around them. Researchers used a big group of more than five thousand teens and young adults from all over the country, asking them questions between September 2023 and January 2024. Th

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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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May 01 2026CELEBRITIES

Shocking Lawsuit Fight Over Confidentiality Deals

Howard Stern has taken a stand against former executive assistant Leslie Kuhn, who sued the star and his wife for $2. 5 million a few weeks ago. The 72‑year‑old host says the case is a “shakedown” and calls it a transparent sham, according to court papers. His lawyer, Ilene Farkas, added that the co

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Strong Margins Keep ANA Safe in Rough Times

ANA sells a mix of products and services to both professional and everyday investors. The company earns fees from managing assets, selling conference tickets, sponsorships, and advertising space on its sites. When a client uses ANA’s services, the firm may check their identity, tailor content, an

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