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May 14 2026CRIME

Huge marijuana grow-op uncovered in NYC during a simple eviction

A routine eviction in the Bronx turned into a major drug bust when police found over 300 pounds of marijuana inside a local apartment. The discovery happened when officers from the city’s Joint Compliance Task Force showed up to enforce an eviction order at a building on Pelham Parkway South. Instea

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Game Rules: Why Streaming STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is Forbidden

MAGES. has announced that people cannot upload or stream gameplay for the upcoming STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, which arrives in August. The company says that only personal sharing inside the console is allowed; anything public goes against their policy. The reason behind this strict rule is that the sto

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May 13 2026CRIME

The Life and Case of Betty Broderick

Betty Broderick spent most of her adult life behind bars. She was 78 when she died in May 2024. Her story became famous not just because of the crime she was convicted of, but because it touched on themes many people find hard to ignore: love turning sour, betrayal, and the blurred line between vict

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May 13 2026CRIME

Colombia’s Conflict Takes a Heavy Toll on Civilians in 2025

For the first time in ten years, Colombia’s ongoing conflict has pushed civilian suffering to record levels. The International Red Cross reports that violence and disregard for war rules by armed groups have made life harder for thousands. Many people now avoid certain areas, live under strict rules

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May 12 2026POLITICS

Lebanon pushes for US help after fresh conflict with Israel

Lebanon’s leader is asking the US to step in and help stop Israel’s strikes in southern Lebanon, where homes are being destroyed and lives are being lost. Over the past three days alone, Israeli attacks have killed 74 people, even after a temporary truce was supposed to calm things down. The violenc

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes at the Met Gala: When Fashion Meets the Spotlight

Every May, New York City’s Fifth Avenue transforms into a stage for one of the most exclusive nights in entertainment—the Met Gala. This year, guests stepped out of The Pierre hotel, their outfits blending high fashion with artistic themes like never before. The event’s theme, "Costume Art, " pushed

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May 11 2026RELIGION

Vatican Visitor Joins Taiwan’s 60‑Year Buddhist Charity Milestone

A Vatican representative recently traveled to Taiwan for the 60th anniversary of the Tzu Chi Foundation, a Buddhist charity known worldwide for its disaster relief work. The visit comes at a time when the Holy See is looking to strengthen ties with China, yet it also maintains one of only twelve for

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Coast Guard Sends Chinese Research Ship Packing Up

The coast guard in Taiwan says it has chased a Chinese research vessel away from waters close to the island. The ship, named “Tongji, ” is only a year old and was spotted 29 nautical miles southeast of Taiwan’s southern tip, just outside the country’s restricted zone. The Taiwanese officers observed

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Why American politics keeps swinging back and forth like a pendulum

Politics in the U. S. has turned into a nonstop seesaw ride. Since 2000, power has switched parties in 11 of the last 13 major elections. Before that, full reversals happened only 5 times in the final 13 elections of the 1900s. The causes run deeper than who sits in the Oval Office. Rising inequalit

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May 11 2026POLITICS

How money gaps and crime rates shape police shootings in America

Researchers tracked fatal police shootings from 2015 to 2022 across more than 3, 000 U. S. counties. They found that out of every 10, 000 people, Black residents were 15 times more likely to be shot and killed by police than White residents. Hispanic residents faced about 2. 5 times higher risk than

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