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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Birds teach us how to see the world differently

At a zoo in Washington, one of the heaviest flying birds on Earth stared down visitors with quiet confidence. The Kori bustard didn't squawk or flap—it just puffed up its feathers, paused, then turned away. The message was clear: "I see you, but this isn't my choice. " Science fiction writer Ray Nay

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May 23 2026SPORTS

Detroit gears up for racing and space adventures

The streets of downtown Detroit will buzz with speed and energy later this month as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix hits town for another round. This marks the fourth time the event has taken over the city’s pavement, giving locals a chance to watch high-octane racing right where they live and work

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May 23 2026CRIME

Based Apparel’s sudden shutdown raises red flags over crypto scams

A clothing store quietly linked to a high-profile government figure vanished from the internet after users spotted something suspicious. Based Apparel, which sells trendy hoodies and casual wear, was pushing a sneaky piece of malware called "ClickFix" to Macintosh users. The trick involved convincin

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Celebrities, taxes, and investments: the unusual connections in recent news

Politicians and performers often face scrutiny over their money moves, but lately three stories have stood out for their odd overlaps. A closer look reveals how stock trades, business ventures, and tax investigations can collide in unexpected ways. First, there’s the case of a politician whose inve

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May 23 2026FINANCE

Updating Old Money Rules for New Digital Age

Money moved faster than ever before in 2025. Scammers used AI tools to steal over thirty-five billion dollars from Americans in just one year. Meanwhile, North Korean hackers quietly collected two billion dollars in crypto tokens within months. Traditional banking rules designed in the 1970s simply

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May 23 2026FINANCE

Workers' Retirement Funds May Be Next for Crypto Investments

The U. S. Senate is debating a bill called CLARITY, which aims to set clear rules for digital assets like cryptocurrencies. But unions, representing millions of workers, warn that this bill could open the door to crypto investments in retirement funds. The AFL-CIO, the largest labor federation in th

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May 23 2026FINANCE

Senator’s Crypto Bill Support Raises Questions About Conflicts

A Pennsylvania senator recently backed a bill designed to bring clearer rules to the cryptocurrency market. The proposal aims to help digital assets like Bitcoin operate under better-defined regulations. But his support has sparked debate because he also holds a major stake in a company that would l

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May 23 2026CRYPTO

NFTs Get a Boost: New Tool Lets Owners Cash Out Anytime

Bitcoin Pizza Day marks more than just a fun crypto anniversary. Back in 2010, someone traded 10, 000 Bitcoin for two pizzas—a moment that proved digital money could have real value. Now, years later, a new trading platform is using that same date to launch a fresh way for NFT owners to handle their

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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 2026POLITICS

The $1. 8B fund tied to Trump’s IRS deal raises big questions

Back in 2019, Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS after his tax records were leaked to the press. Now, a settlement has created a nearly $1. 8 billion fund meant for people who say they were unfairly targeted by the government. Democratic lawmakers are pushing for answers about

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