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May 20 2026SPORTS

What happens after the whistle blows for Lautaro?

At 28, Inter Milan’s top scorer Lautaro Martinez isn’t just chasing goals. He’s chasing clarity. After two trophies lifted in Milan, he sat down for a rare talk about more than just football. He admits he nearly walked away after the Club World Cup exit this summer. Not because he wanted to, but be

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May 19 2026CRIME

Seasonal Crime: How to Stay One Step Ahead

Spring brings warmer days and longer nights, but it also opens a door for petty thieves. The first hint that crime is on the rise comes when people start opening windows, leaving cars unlocked and garages ajar. These small slips give easy targets to opportunists who walk down streets in the earl

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Olga Kurylenko Takes on a New Role in a High-Stakes Thailand Thriller

A former British special forces soldier turned assassin, played by Olga Kurylenko, is on a mission to track down the crime lord who destroyed her family. This isn’t just another revenge story—it’s set to unfold across Thailand’s lush jungles and bustling cities. Kurylenko, known for her roles in big

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May 16 2026CRIME

Ugly act at NYU stirs anger and fear

A purple flag with a swastika fluttered over NYU’s Steinhardt School this week, sparking shock and anger. The symbol was paired with NYU’s name and a Star of David, making even the family whose name graces the building call the display “horrifying. ” The Steinhardts, known for big donations and supp

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May 15 2026RELIGION

Buddhism and Power: How Thailand Blends Faith and Authority

Thailand stands out as a unique case where Buddhism isn't just a religion—it’s deeply tied to the country's political structure. The connection goes back centuries, starting when Indian monks first introduced the teachings of the Buddha to the region. Unlike Christianity or Islam, Buddhism doesn’t r

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May 13 2026CRIME

Why a young man's life ended over a dance move

A teenage boy stabbed a gay Black dancer to death last summer in Brooklyn, not because he felt threatened, but because he took offense to the way the man was dancing. Prosecutors say the 17-year-old, who brought a knife to a gas station showdown, acted out of pure hatred, calling it a classic case o

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May 12 2026LIFESTYLE

Leadership, Parenting, and Charity: How One Event Mixed All Three

Every year, an event in New York City brings together accomplished women from different fields to celebrate more than just their achievements. The 2026 luncheon raised $1. 4 million for No Kid Hungry, a charity fighting childhood hunger across America. But it wasn’t just about money—it was about sho

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May 07 2026POLITICS

Geneva’s Quiet Shift: Why the UN Is Packing Up

The big name of Geneva as a hub for world peace is fading. The old Palais Wilson, once the home of the League of Nations in 1937, is now being emptied by the United Nations and its partners. Since 2025, more than three thousand staff in Geneva have been let go or moved to cheaper cities. About a

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May 07 2026BUSINESS

Remembering a Media Pioneer

Ted Turner changed how we see news. In 1988, a young lawyer named Zaslav met him and was struck by Turner’s bold ideas. Turner wanted the world to see events as they happened, so he launched CNN, a 24‑hour news channel. People at first doubted the idea; many said it was too risky. Turner s

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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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