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May 21 2026POLITICS

TSA Workers Fight for Pay and Power as Airports Consider Private Screening

The House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing to discuss how the Transportation Security Administration can keep up with modern technology and secure funding. The discussion came after TSA officers faced three unpaid periods since October 1, leaving them without wages for nearly 40 % of th

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May 21 2026OPINION

The Real Story Behind Losing Your American Citizenship

A lot of people think that once you become a U. S. citizen, the status is permanent. That idea was challenged recently when officials announced plans to revoke citizenship from several naturalized Americans. Over the past few years, the Justice Department has already started a process to strip citiz

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May 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI and Crypto Are Changing the World Faster Than We Thought

The world is moving into a new phase where smart computers and digital money are reshaping everyday life. People say this shift is happening more quickly than the internet boom, and it could change how we work, invest, and even think. One thinker says that artificial intelligence is reaching a

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May 20 2026CRIME

A Monkey, Two Men and a Wild Zoo Day

In Chiba, near Tokyo, two American visitors caused a stir at Ichikawa City Zoo by jumping into the enclosure of Punch, a young Japanese macaque who gained fame after being abandoned by his mother. The pair, one in a bright blue suit and the other filming from behind a barrier, entered the area with

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May 20 2026HEALTH

Young Adults More Likely to Try Vaping in Brazil, Study Finds

Between 2019 and 2023, Brazil saw a rise in the use of electronic nicotine devices, despite long-standing anti-smoking laws. Researchers analyzed survey data from over 126, 000 adults to see who was most likely to experiment with vapes. The study uncovered surprising trends. Young men aged 18 to 24

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Behind the headlines: What’s really happening in Lebanon?

Southern Lebanon is facing heavy strikes again. Overnight airstrikes in villages near Tyre and Nabatieh left 19 people dead, including children and women. Rescue teams dug through rubble to pull out victims as families mourned. The government said one strike flattened homes, trapping people undernea

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May 20 2026CRIME

A look at the recent mosque attack in San Diego

Two young men in San Diego recently attacked a mosque, killing three people before turning their guns on themselves. Their shared online hate for religion likely fueled the attack, though investigators haven’t pinned down a single motive yet. The suspects met online first, then met in person, raisin

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May 20 2026CRYPTO

How Crypto Exchanges Keep Your Money (And What Could Go Wrong)

Centralized exchanges act like digital banks for cryptocurrency. Instead of you holding the keys to your coins, the exchange does. That makes buying, selling, and trading easier—especially if you're new to crypto or want to use regular money like dollars to get started. But convenience comes with ri

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May 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Nashville theme park gets a green light from a famous comedian

A well-known stand-up comic who grew up in Tennessee is putting money into a big new project. Nate Bargatze, who tours sold-out rooms every year, once worked at a smaller theme park that closed years ago. That early job stuck with him. Now he wants to build a $350 million park called Nateland. It wo

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May 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crafting Dreams: How a Rio Workshop Turns Soccer Glory into Tiny Trophies

In the heart of western Rio de Janeiro, a man named Jarbas Carlini has turned his passion for football into a small but famous business. After seeing Brazil lift the World Cup trophy in 1994, he decided no one should miss out on that feeling. He began making his own replicas in a modest workshop nea

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