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May 11 2026FINANCE

Chile’s economy set for modest growth as new policies take shape

Chile’s government expects the economy to expand by just over 2% this year, despite pushing forward with spending cuts and reforms aimed at attracting more investment. The administration, led by a conservative team, insists on sticking to a 4% growth goal, but admits the path won’t be smooth. With g

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May 11 2026OPINION

Looking back at future visions today

People often wonder what tomorrow will bring. History shows that many past predictions about the future miss the mark completely. Some ideas from science fiction have become real, while others remain far from reach. What does this say about how we imagine progress? It suggests we should question our

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

BlackRock bets big on blockchain with new money fund plans

BlackRock is taking another step into crypto by planning two new funds that trade on blockchain instead of traditional exchanges. The move shows how Wall Street is slowly merging with digital money systems, even as regulators try to keep up. The first fund copies a well-known $6. 1 billion US Treas

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Small businesses in Savannah show signs of growth but face tough challenges

Savannah’s economy is booming, mostly thanks to big players like the port and Hyundai’s new electric vehicle plant. But small businesses aren’t seeing the same rise. While mid-sized and large companies are growing fast, tiny businesses with under 20 workers are barely keeping up. Most of the small b

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May 11 2026CRIME

Neighbors Woke Up to Police in Their Driveways After Night of Gunfire

Police were already on high alert when the first call came in at 10:30 p. m. on a Saturday night. Someone nearby reported hearing gunfire in North Fair Oaks, an area near San Francisco with a mix of families and quiet streets. Officers arrived to find 34-year-old Jose Gayton, a man undergoing what w

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May 11 2026RELIGION

A Leader Who Shaped Jewish Advocacy in America

Abraham Foxman, who spent 28 years leading the Anti-Defamation League, passed away at the age of 86. The organization announced his death but did not share details about the timing or location. His role wasn’t just about leadership—he became a recognizable voice for Jewish communities across the U.

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May 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Notable Birthdays to Celebrate on May 10, 2026

May 10, 2026 brings a mix of familiar faces from entertainment and history. Music icon Bono hits 66, and it's worth noting his full name includes David as a middle name. Over in fashion, supermodel Linda Evangelista turns 61; her personal life includes a son named Augustin. Meanwhile, comedy fans ca

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May 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Showdown Brews in Crime Drama Twist

A new crime series keeps viewers hooked by dropping shocking turns while holding back key details until the last moment. The show follows a young woman driven by loss and rage, slowly climbing Miami’s criminal ladder to settle old scores. After tracking down those who ruined her life, she finally me

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May 11 2026POLITICS

How money gaps and crime rates shape police shootings in America

Researchers tracked fatal police shootings from 2015 to 2022 across more than 3, 000 U. S. counties. They found that out of every 10, 000 people, Black residents were 15 times more likely to be shot and killed by police than White residents. Hispanic residents faced about 2. 5 times higher risk than

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May 10 2026HEALTH

Passengers Evacuated From Hantavirus‑Affected Ship in Tenerife

The World Health Organization’s chief stepped onto Tenerife to calm locals about a cruise ship carrying more than 140 people that had a hantavirus case on board. He reminded the islanders that this situation is not like COVID‑19 and that the risk of spread remains low. No one on the vessel was showi

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