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Apr 29 2026CRIME

Catching Cyber Fraud Rings Beyond Africa’s Shores

Swiss police have taken ten people into custody, most of them Nigerian-born, on suspicion of running high-tech scams from within Switzerland. The group stands accused of tricking people online out of millions in Swiss francs through fake romance stories and other digital cons. Europol confirms the a

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Apr 29 2026CRYPTO

Georgia’s Crypto Scene Grows with Smoother Cash-Out Options

Since 2022, Tbilisi has quietly become a hotspot for turning digital coins into real cash. One local exchange, now adding new currencies and bank options, is making it easier for people to swap crypto without jumping through hoops. Instead of just handing over USDT for cash on the spot, clients can

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

California’s Billionaire Tax: A Bold Move or a Costly Mistake?

California is testing a new idea that might backfire. The state now has a “billionaire tax” on the ballot, pushed by union leaders who argue it will help fund public services. But the plan has already started a quiet exodus—not of the poor, but of some of the state’s wealthiest residents. Many had s

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Health CEOs Face Cost Questions in Congress

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to probe why health care costs keep climbing. Instead of defending their own practices, the CEOs from big hospital groups stepped up to point out how political decisions by the opposing party push prices higher. Earlier this year, insurance lea

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

A Life of Swag, Service and Sweet Feasts

Norman Cohn was a man who turned simple ideas into big successes. He began selling holiday‑themed food to local shops while still in high school, and that first venture sparked a long career of owning dozens of companies. In the 1960s he and his father bought the Advertising Specialty Institut

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Debt Dystopia: What Happens When the U. S. Owes Too Much

The United States has crossed a scary new debt milestone, pushing the national balance to $39 trillion for the first time. A political group that has long tried to unite lawmakers released a fictional story called “Nightmare on Main Street. ” It imagines what might happen in 2029 if Treasury bond au

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Apr 28 2026SPORTS

A Mixed‑Heritage Player Who Bridges Two Worlds

Isaiah Hartenstein was born in Eugene, Oregon, on May 5, 1998. He grew up with a dual passport: American and German. In 2008 his family moved to Germany because of his father’s professional basketball career, and the move shaped Isaiah’s upbringing and style on the court. While many people assume h

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Apr 28 2026SCIENCE

Hunting for cosmic magnifying glasses: How you can spot distant galaxy tricks

The universe loves a good magic trick, and it performs them billions of light-years away where galaxies bend light into impossible shapes. Now, a major astronomy project wants everyday people to help spot these tricks—called gravitational lenses—in a giant stack of space photos. The Euclid telescope

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Apr 28 2026SCIENCE

Our changing diets: What we eat now vs. what our ancestors ate

Long before supermarkets or food pyramids existed, our great-great-great grandparents survived on whatever they could scavenge, hunt, or forage. Some groups in East Africa over three million years ago used sharp rocks to slice meat from bones, proving they weren’t just picking at leftovers—they were

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

National Guard eyed for World Cup drone security in U. S. cities

Two U. S. lawmakers want the National Guard to help protect World Cup matches this summer from drone risks. They argue the Guard’s quick response skills and ability to work across states make them a good fit for handling unexpected threats. Their letter went to top security officials last week. The

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