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May 02 2026CRIME

Crime Down, Youth Violence Up in Baltimore

Baltimore police report a drop in overall crime, with fewer shootings and homicides seen across the city. Yet this positive trend is not shared by crimes involving teenagers, who are increasingly appearing in the headlines. The city’s younger residents are gathering in large numbers for events lik

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May 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Life for a Classic Thriller

Hannibal, the show that left many viewers in suspense, deserves another chance. The series ended abruptly after three seasons, and its final moments felt more like a cliffhanger than a conclusion. Viewers were left wondering what would happen next to Will Graham and Dr. Lecter. The story ended with

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May 02 2026FINANCE

Brown University Shrinks Its Share of Blue Owl Private Credit Fund

Brown University, which manages an $8 billion endowment, has cut its ownership of Blue Owl Capital’s publicly traded private credit fund by more than half. The university now holds only 1. 5 million shares of the fund, down from 3. 2 million at the end of last year. Despite this reduction, Brown kee

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May 02 2026FINANCE

Stablecoin Wins Big Profit While Audits Get Underway

Tether, the biggest issuer of stablecoins, earned a profit of about $1. 04 billion in the first quarter of 2026, even though crypto prices were shaky. The company says it now has a reserve cushion of $8. 23 billion, the highest it has ever reported. It claims to hold roughly $141 billion in U.

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May 02 2026CRYPTO

BlackRock’s Crypto Fees: Small Bite, Big Price Tag

BlackRock’s crypto division made $42 million in fees during the first quarter, a modest amount compared to its total ETF revenue. The firm’s overall ETF business earned more than $2. 4 billion in the same period. Crypto products hold about 1. 11 % of BlackRock’s $5. 48 trillion in ETF assets,

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May 02 2026CRYPTO

Trump’s Crypto Club Promises VIP Access, but Is It Worth the Hype?

Trump has introduced a new crypto venture called Trump Coin Club, aiming to give holders access to exclusive sports events and luxury perks. The club is invitation‑only, offering private dinners and premium seats at major sporting events worldwide. The website’s sign‑up form hints that membership

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May 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Dual‑Screen Laptop: More Power, More Weight

A laptop that shows two screens at once sounds great, but it also brings a lot of extra weight and cost. The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo is the latest example, using a magnetic keyboard that lifts to reveal a second OLED display. This design lets you set up a mobile multi‑monitor system with a Bluetooth k

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May 02 2026BUSINESS

Gas Surplus in the US While Global Demand Soars During Iran Conflict

The war with Iran has caused a major disruption in global gas supplies. Normally, the Middle East supplies a large portion of the world's liquid natural gas (LNG). But recent attacks have damaged key facilities and made shipping routes unsafe. Meanwhile, in the United States, gas is so plentiful tha

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May 02 2026HEALTH

A New Hope for Late-Stage Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Doctors in the U. S. now have another tool to fight a tough cancer. The FDA gave the green light for early use of an experimental pill called daraxonrasib. It targets pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a fast-spreading form of pancreatic cancer that has already resisted other treatments. Patients who

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May 02 2026SPORTS

High tech meets high school baseball in unexpected ways

Terry Sanford High School in North Carolina just did something no other high school baseball program has tried before. They installed a high-tech system that tracks almost everything a player does on the field—125 different stats to be exact. Pitch speed, bat swing, how the ball flies off the bat: t

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