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May 15 2026BUSINESS

Starbucks workers fight back amid union conflict

For years, Starbucks employees have faced tough times trying to organize unions across the U. S. Since 2021, reports claim workers supporting union efforts have dealt with threats, harassment, and even police calls during protests. These actions worry human-rights experts who say they might break in

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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 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 2026CELEBRITIES

Kyle’s Lavish Spending Sparks Divorce Drama

Kyle Mowitz, who’s dating Kim Zolciak, is facing a financial headache. His soon-to-be ex-wife, Jillian Green, has filed court papers to stop him from spending freely. Why? She’s worried his money will vanish before she gets her share in their split. She claims his spending is out of control—buying l

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May 12 2026CRIME

Hate Crime Charge for Man Accused of Antisemitic Threats to Neighbors

A 54-year-old Southfield man now faces hate crime charges after allegedly targeting his neighbor and her children with violent antisemitic slurs in late March. Police report that he filmed the three kids playing outside before shouting phrases like "All Jews are murderers" and calling them "liars wh

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May 12 2026BUSINESS

When Art Clashes With Rules: A Small Business Story

A new restaurant in Garland is facing a tough choice—keep its eye-catching mural or follow the rules. The owners, a local couple, spent months planning their dream spot, La Esquinita Panaderia y Taqueria. They wanted to celebrate their faith and culture with bright colors and meaningful symbols. But

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Grants frozen again: How federal cuts hit Indigenous research at UC Berkeley

Last month, federal officials hit pause on at least 18 research grants at UC Berkeley, despite a judge just months ago telling them to stop canceling grants. One of those frozen was a $1. 4-million project at the Lawrence Hall of Science that trains Ohlone youth to build mixed-reality exhibits about

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May 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Has Time Square’s Most Troubled Building Finally Found a Way Out?

A tower that once promised luxury over Times Square now stands as a symbol of New York’s persistent building problems. Built in 1930 as a grand hotel with over 600 rooms, it even had its own underground bus terminal. But barely a year later, the Great Depression forced it into foreclosure before it

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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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