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May 05 2026BUSINESS

Binance Hosts Free Online Event with Industry Leaders to Discuss Crypto’s Future

A major virtual event called Binance Online is happening on May 13 at 11 AM UTC, bringing together experts from crypto, finance, and tech for over four hours of discussions. Unlike typical marketing events, this one focuses on real challenges like how blockchain technology can work better with tradi

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May 05 2026FINANCE

The New Way to Invest in XRP Without Holding Crypto

EvernorthXRP is trying a fresh approach to bring XRP closer to mainstream investors without forcing them to deal with digital wallets or private keys. Instead of just buying and holding XRP, the project plans to use a system where the tokens grow through smart investment strategies over time. This m

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May 05 2026CRYPTO

What’s next for crypto rules after Senate’s stablecoin deal?

Lawmakers are moving closer to setting clear rules for crypto, but not everyone agrees on what those rules should be. A new proposal aims to settle a fight between banks and crypto companies over rewards tied to stablecoins—digital money designed to keep a steady value. Under the plan, crypto firms

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Planned Parenthood Loans: A Code‑Word Controversy

Senator Joni Ernst said the Biden team talked about giving large forgivable loans to Planned Parenthood during COVID, but used a secret label “Benghazi” in emails to hide the plan. The SBA chief of staff replied “Yes, let’s talk Benghazi” after a senior attorney asked for a meeting. Ernst claims t

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Wind Projects Stopped: Security Claims Block U. S. Energy Plans

The Trump team has paused many onshore wind farms across the United States, saying that national security could be at risk. About 165 projects on private land are stuck in the approval process, with the Pentagon stepping in to review each one. Some of these sites were already ready for final approva

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Aid Workers Held as Flotilla Tension Rises

Two activists, one from Spain and another from Brazil, are stuck in Israeli custody after their boat was stopped near Greece. The men were sailing as part of a group trying to bring supplies to Gaza. Instead of reaching shore, they now face serious accusations like working with enemies or supporting

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May 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Albuquerque Journal Wins 15 Awards in Rocky Mountain Journalism Contest

The Albuquerque Journal earned a total of fifteen honors from the Society of Professional Journalists’ Top of the Rockies competition, which spotlights excellence across New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Five of those were first‑place trophies in categories such as Breaking News Story, Head

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Narges Mohammadi’s Health in Danger as Iranian Officials Block Her Transfer

The life of Narges Mohammadi, a well‑known Iranian human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize winner, is in serious jeopardy according to her family and the organization she founded. After suffering a heart attack and fainting, she was moved to a hospital in Zanjan, a city far from Tehran. Doctors

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May 03 2026CRYPTO

What $292 million can teach DeFi about trust and safety

A recent security breach drained $292 million from a major DeFi project, sending shockwaves through the crypto lending world. The timing couldn’t be worse. Big money from traditional finance has just started testing blockchain waters. Firms managing trillions are quietly setting up shop in on-chain

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May 02 2026POLITICS

White House Navigates Iran Crisis While Congress Stands Ground

The U. S. military clock is ticking. Under the War Powers Resolution, a president can act for 60 days before Congress must sign off on continued fighting. That deadline falls today, yet Washington argues the “hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated, ” even as a naval blockade st

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