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May 10 2026POLITICS

Reinventing Anchorage: How Local Leaders Are Tackling Big Challenges

Anchorage stands at a crossroads where tough choices can’t be avoided. Money is tight, families are feeling the pinch, and young adults are deciding if this city is where they’ll build their future. Behind the scenes, over 3, 000 municipal workers – bus drivers, road crews, park rangers – keep the c

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May 10 2026SCIENCE

Curiosity’s rocky hiccup and other science highlights this week

NASA’s Curiosity rover hit an unexpected snag on Mars when a chunk of rock refused to let go after drilling. The stubborn slab, nicknamed Atacama, weighed about 30 pounds—roughly as heavy as a big dog—and stuck to the drill bit like glue. Engineers had to tilt, spin, and shake the drill for days bef

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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Tech Helps Track Hidden Online Crimes

Investigators trying to stop the spread of illegal material face a tough challenge online. The dark web hides activity behind layers of encryption, making it hard to find and track harmful content. A recent project tested ways to pull useful search terms from dark web pages linked to child exploitat

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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Melbourne businesses bet big on managed IT in 2026

Melbourne’s business scene in 2026 is all about speed and survival. Companies in shops, banks, hospitals, and building sites are racing to keep up with tech that changes every week. Old-school IT help that only fixes problems after they break isn’t cutting it anymore. Instead, many are hiring outsid

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May 10 2026BUSINESS

Korean Barbecue Goes Fast-Casual in Chicago

KFire started as a pandemic experiment in Logan Square when two friends decided to turn a joke at a poker night into a real business. Ben Kim, a former finance worker, had zero restaurant experience but jumped in headfirst. He even took an entry-level job at a Mediterranean fast-casual spot to learn

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May 10 2026CRIME

What’s really behind the FBI raids and the political storm?

The sudden FBI raids on two CBD shops—one in Norfolk and another in Portsmouth—have left more questions than answers. One of the shop owners, Carlton Upton Jr. , now faces three serious fraud charges in federal court. But the bigger mystery is whether his case connects to the raid on state Sen. Loui

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May 10 2026SPORTS

What’s Next for Golf’s Big Names After 2026?

The golf world is watching closely as LIV Golf faces a major shift in 2026, when Saudi Arabia’s funding ends. Players caught between two tours now have questions about their future. Rory McIlroy, a top golfer himself, recently shared his take on whether LIV stars could return to the PGA Tour. He cal

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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why CEOs Need to Start Thinking About AI That Works in the Real World

Business leaders have spent years focused on AI that helps with office work and data analysis. Now, a wave of new AI is emerging—one that moves, interacts, and performs tasks in warehouses, factories, and even dangerous places. Unlike the AI that answers customer service chats, this technology blend

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming deals popping up for Memorial Day fun

Memorial Day isn’t just about backyard cookouts anymore - it’s also prime time for streaming discounts. Services know people want to binge shows while lounging during the long weekend, so they’ve rolled out special offers. Fubo TV leads with the biggest immediate savings, giving new users up to $30

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May 09 2026POLITICS

City Cuts Permitting Rules to Boost New Music Spots

Reno’s planning board decided on Thursday to try a new rule that makes it easier for fresh music venues to open in downtown and Midtown. The plan removes the need for a conditional‑use permit when a new business wants to host indoor live shows after 11 p. m. The city still requires permits for outdo

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