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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s Quest for a Seamless Curved Phone

Apple is pushing its partners to create a new kind of OLED panel that bends on all four sides for a 2028 iPhone. The company wants a screen that rolls around the edges without the jagged look seen in today’s curved phones. To achieve this, Apple is asking Samsung and LG to produce a special ca

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May 14 2026FINANCE

AMD’s Surprising $6. 5 Million Bet on Marvell

AMD, known for its processors, has quietly added a sizable chunk of Marvell Technology to its portfolio. The company holds about 65, 516 shares that were worth $6. 49 million when first reported. Marvell’s shares have jumped roughly 66% since AMD bought them, so the current value of that stake is a

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May 14 2026FINANCE

Poland Pushes Ahead With Digital Platform Tax Despite U. S. Pushback

Polish lawmakers are moving forward with a plan that will put a 3 % tax on big digital companies. The move is part of the country’s effort to make online giants pay their fair share in Poland. The finance minister said that the government will keep working on the bill, even though U. S. officials h

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May 14 2026LIFESTYLE

Remembering Illinois Heroes in Yorkville

A new tribute will open its doors to the public on May 18th in Yorkville’s Kendall County Office Building. The exhibit, called the Illinois Fallen Wall, showcases photographs of every soldier from the state who lost their lives in combat since September 11th. The display will stay on the first‑floor

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May 14 2026SPORTS

Golf Fashion at the PGA: What to Pack for a Day Out

The PGA Championship in 2026 lands at Pennsylvania’s Aronimink Golf Club, a historic course designed by Donald Ross in 1928. While the event itself doesn’t enforce a strict dress code, the club behind it has kept its century-old style rules intact. That means guests should skip ripped jeans, tank to

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May 14 2026FINANCE

A Fresh Face at the Fed with Crypto Connections

The Senate made a bold pick last week by confirming Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, marking the most controversial Fed appointment in decades. The vote split almost perfectly along party lines, with only one Democrat breaking ranks. Warsh brings a unique background to the role—he’s no

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May 14 2026FINANCE

A new kind of bank is coming to Dallas—one that runs on code instead of paper

A bank that exists mostly as computer software is getting ready to open in Dallas. This isn’t a regular bank with tellers and vaults. Instead, it plans to handle money transfers, hold digital coins, and process payments using blockchain technology. The bank got the green light from U. S. regulators

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Latvia's Political Turmoil Over Drone Flights

Latvia’s government just lost its tight grip on power after a key party ditched its support, shaking up the country’s leadership. The ruling coalition crumbled when the left-wing Progressives party pulled back, blaming Prime Minister Evika Silina’s handling of strange drone sightings over Latvian ai

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May 14 2026CELEBRITIES

Kate's Return to Public Life: A Look at Her First Trip Abroad

Princess Kate of the UK has embarked on her first official trip outside Britain since her cancer treatment, choosing Reggio Emilia in Italy as her destination. The city is famous for its unique approach to early childhood education, which focuses on the role of relationships, environment, and commun

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May 14 2026POLITICS

House Rebels Push Ukraine Aid Vote Despite Leadership Pushback

For the first time in decades, a group of U. S. House members broke from their party bosses to make sure Kyiv gets fresh military help. Their weapon? A rarely used trick called a discharge petition, which lets lawmakers force a floor vote even when leadership wants to block it. Normally, such moves

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