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May 23 2026FINANCE

Colorado drivers tighten belts as gas prices climb

Colorado motorists are feeling the squeeze at the pump, with regular gas now averaging $4. 76 per gallon. That’s just three cents shy of the point where many say they’ll have to start cutting back elsewhere. A recent survey of over 3, 000 people found that four out of five drivers already feel stres

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May 23 2026FINANCE

Cattle prices in rough waters as traders play risky games

The cattle market’s latest swings show how futures trading can feel like walking a tightrope blindfolded. Traders spent weeks pushing feeder cattle prices up while fat cattle stayed behind, creating an awkward gap. Then Thursday hit, and everything flipped—feeder prices crashed as traders scrambled

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Will AI take your job or create new ones?

Experts can't agree on AI's impact. Some fear job losses, others see progress. History shows technology changes work, but doesn't always destroy it. When factories grew in the early 1900s, people worried about handmade crafts. Yet new jobs appeared as industries adapted. AI will likely automate 25%

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May 23 2026FINANCE

Why NEAR Protocol's Sudden Jump Matters

NEAR’s digital token recently shot up by 28% in a single day. That’s a big deal—especially when most other big crypto projects barely moved. Over a week, it climbed nearly 45%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin slipped from $82, 000 to $77, 000. So why did NEAR steal the show? The surge likely comes from traders

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May 23 2026WEATHER

Coastal cool-down rolls in before summer kicks off

The Bay Area is trading its recent warm, dry spell for a cooler pattern just in time for Memorial Day. A shift in the atmosphere is pushing in cooler air from the Pacific, bringing back the familiar gray skies and ocean breezes. Instead of high pressure keeping things toasty, a low-pressure system i

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May 22 2026CRIME

Fake Blood Prints: How They Can Trick Investigators

A crime scene can hold a bloody fingerprint that helps identify the culprit. The pattern and the DNA in the blood give strong clues to a judge or jury. But sometimes the print is not real. A latent print may already be there, and later blood can make it look like a fresh mark. This is calle

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May 22 2026SPORTS

NHL Teams Up With U. S. Regulator to Keep Sports Betting Fair

The National Hockey League has entered a new partnership with the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to protect betting markets linked to hockey games. The deal, signed by CFTC Chair Michael Selig and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, sets up a system where each side appoints contacts who will

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May 22 2026FINANCE

What’s Driving Up US Natural Gas Prices Right Now?

Natural gas prices in the US edged up recently, even though government data showed stockpiles grew more than expected. Normally, that would push prices down, but traders are betting on a different story. Forecasts predict scorching heat waves across the West and Midwest soon, which means power plant

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May 22 2026FINANCE

Uber’s Stock Takes a Hit as SoftBank Walks Away

SoftBank recently sold off all its Uber shares, which might seem like bad news at first glance. The company’s stock has dropped from its peak of over $100 last year to around $74 now—a 27% slide. But before investors hit the panic button, it’s worth noting that Uber isn’t actually struggling. The co

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May 22 2026CRYPTO

PrimeXBT Takes Top Honors at Global Crypto Awards 2026

In 2026, a trading platform called PrimeXBT earned the title of Best Crypto Trading Platform at the Global Crypto Awards. This wasn’t just any award—it recognized how PrimeXBT has pushed crypto trading beyond simple buying and selling. Since 2018, the platform has focused on making crypto useful not

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