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May 01 2026POLITICS

Parking problems and political heat at Mercyhurst

Mercyhurst University moved up to Division I sports but still struggles to fill the stands. One big reason? Parking. The rink sits in the middle of campus with just one tiny lot that holds about 50 cars. When big games happen, that lot gets taken over for tailgating. The next option is a lot near th

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Coinbase after the Recent Drop: A Smart Buy or a Risky Bet?

The crypto market took a hit in late April when Robinhood’s latest earnings report showed a sharp drop in crypto-related revenue. Since Coinbase makes most of its money from fees tied to user trading, the news spooked investors. COIN’s stock fell hard, dropping below key moving averages and wiping o

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Ripple’s Dubai Move and XRP’s Trading Range: What’s Really Going On?

Ripple just set up a bigger office in Dubai’s financial district, doubling its team size in the Middle East and Africa. This isn’t just about more desks—it’s a bet that the region will keep growing as a hub for digital payments. Dubai’s become a magnet for crypto companies thanks to clear rules, and

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Crypto stumbles while oil hits fresh highs as Middle East tensions grow

Oil prices hit their highest level in four years this week, pushing past $126 per barrel. That surge isn’t just about supply—it’s because of rising fears over potential military action in the Middle East. Reports suggest the U. S. is considering sending advanced weapons to the region, which has kept

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin's April Rise Might Be a House of Cards

Bitcoin saw a nice jump in April, jumping from about $66, 000 to nearly $79, 000. But some experts now say that rise wasn\'t as strong as it looked. A crypto data group called CryptoQuant checked the numbers and found something odd. Most of the price jump came from people betting on Bitcoin\'s futur

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May 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

DeFi’s weak spots: How a single key led to a $4. 5 million hack

A recent attack on Wasabi Protocol shows how quickly decentralized finance (DeFi) projects can lose millions when security measures are weak. On Thursday, hackers stole $4. 55 million by gaining control of a single admin key. This key, held in a wallet called wasabideployer. eth, gave them full cont

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May 01 2026POLITICS

When Federal Crackdowns Hit the Streets: Who Should Hold Agents Accountable?

Last year, Chicago saw a sharp rise in federal immigration raids under a program called Operation Midway Blitz. The surge led to thousands of arrests and clashes between agents and locals. But this wasn’t just about immigration—it was about how agents did their jobs. A state commission, set up by Il

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Dark Actions Behind a Rising Pop Star’s Rise

The story starts with the shocking claim that an indie pop singer, 21‑year‑old David Burke, known as D4vd, may have committed a brutal murder. Prosecutors argue that he killed a teenage girlfriend and then used extreme measures to hide the crime. The evidence points to a series of calculated steps.

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Heists Hit $1B in 2026: A Wake‑Up Call

Crypto has always felt like a risky playground, but this year the danger feels even bigger. In 2026 alone, attackers have stolen a total of $1. 08 billion across at least 68 separate attacks. The bulk of this loss comes from three huge breaches, two of which happened in April. That month alone has s

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

Celsius Founder Locked Out of Crypto After $10 Million Deal

Alex Mashinsky, once the face of Celsius Network, has been barred from any crypto work after settling with the FTC for $10 million. The original court order had aimed at a staggering $4. 7 billion tied to the firm’s collapse, but most of that amount was suspended. Only a single payment and an indust

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