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May 07 2026FINANCE

EVC’s Big Leap: Ads and Tech Drive a 74% Surge

EVC’s first quarter of 2026 saw a dramatic jump in earnings, thanks mainly to its advertising and technology arm. The company’s revenue climbed to roughly $197 million, more than double what it earned a year earlier. The key driver was the Advertising & Technology Services (ATS) segment, whose

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May 07 2026POLITICS

Police Contracts Under the Lens: A New Look at NYPD and ICE Ties

The mayor’s office has begun a fresh review of the New York Police Department, focusing not only on how the force handles immigration enforcement but also on its business partners. A key target is Vigilant, a California‑based company that supplies license‑plate‑reading technology used by police acro

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May 07 2026WEATHER

Why the Weather Service is playing catch-up before storm season

The National Weather Service is still rebuilding after major job cuts last year, just as tornado and hurricane season approaches. One forecasting hub in Oklahoma currently has five empty positions, and other offices are losing staff temporarily because experts are being reassigned to cover the World

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May 07 2026POLITICS

New faces needed in government jobs after big staff departures

After letting go of over 300, 000 workers last year, the federal government is now trying hard to fill those positions and keep the best talent. The push includes a new program called U. S. Tech Force, which brings in engineers for two-year assignments. These workers can stay if they like it or retu

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May 07 2026FINANCE

Russia’s currency moves hint at oil price struggles, not just Middle East chaos

Russia plans to buy foreign cash for the first time since the Ukraine war began, but not as much as experts thought it would. The government will spend 110. 3 billion roubles—mostly in Chinese yuan—between May 8 and June 4 to top up its rainy-day fund. The idea is to keep the rouble from shooting up

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May 07 2026HEALTH

How pathologists in Turkey connect online: habits, doubts, and digital change

Doctors who study tissue changes to diagnose diseases are also regular internet users, just like millions of others. A new survey takes a close look at how pathologists in Turkey use social platforms in their work and free time. Instead of focusing only on numbers, the study asks why some hesitate b

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May 06 2026HEALTH

Switching Smokes: How Heated Products Affect Health

The new trend of heated tobacco products (HTPs) has sparked debate about their safety. Some experts think they might be less harmful than regular cigarettes, but clear evidence is missing. A recent survey collected data from thousands of smokers across the country to see how people feel about the

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May 06 2026BUSINESS

GameStop CEO Shifts Tone in New TV Talk

The first time GameStop’s boss appeared on television after a confusing CNBC segment, he was noticeably more upbeat. He joined Fox Business’s “Making Money with Charles Payne” to discuss the company’s offer to buy eBay. The interview felt like a home game compared to his earlier awkward “Squawk Box”

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Senate Republicans Push for Big Spending Boost for Border Agencies and Secret Service

Lawmakers are pushing a nearly $72 billion funding plan that would send over $1 billion to the Secret Service and other agencies. The plan includes money for upgrades, though it’s unclear how much will go toward a new White House ballroom. President Trump has said private donors would cover the $400

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Victims of crime push for better support in California

Over 200 people who survived violent crimes or lost loved ones are heading to California’s state capitol this week. They’ve traveled from cities like San Diego and Los Angeles to demand faster, fairer financial help. Right now, the system makes it tough to get support even when someone clearly needs

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