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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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May 02 2026POLITICS

The Iran Conflict: What Really Changed After 60 Days?

By the first week of May, exactly two months after the U. S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, the White House declared the fighting "over. " Officially, they called it a terminated conflict. But was it really? Congress had a deadline to receive updates under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, de

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May 02 2026POLITICS

New U. S. Rules Aim to Tighten Pressure on Cuba

The White House recently announced wider restrictions targeting Cuba’s leadership and its supporters. These new rules focus on individuals or groups that help the Cuban government’s security forces or take part in corruption or serious abuses of human rights. They also cover anyone who works with, f

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May 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

From Moon Races to Mars Wars: How One Show Changed Space Stories Forever

The idea that losing the Moon race could actually help NASA might sound strange at first. In reality, the US only beat the Soviet Union due to huge funding and teamwork after the USSR had already won every major early space contest. But what if America had failed in 1969? That's the question this se

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May 02 2026BUSINESS

White Oak cuts 117 jobs as logistics sites shut down

White Oak, a company running logistics operations, recently closed two of its sites and let go of 117 workers. This isn’t just a local issue—it mirrors broader shifts in how goods are stored and moved. Automation and online shopping have changed the game, leaving many traditional warehouses struggli

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May 02 2026CRIME

What happens when a long-term officer speaks up?

A Vero Beach police lieutenant has taken legal action, claiming he faced punishment after reporting concerns about workplace behavior. His deposition paints a picture of ongoing issues stretching back to the early 2000s, including claims of unprofessional conduct by superiors. Yet an internal review

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May 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Crime Drama Thriller Set to Re-examine JFK’s Assassination

A new movie aims to show the Kennedy assassination through a different lens, focusing on the alleged role of organized crime rather than politics. The story revolves around a 48-hour window before and after JFK’s death, suggesting behind-the-scenes manipulation by mobsters. Instead of a standard acc

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Wastewater Reveals What People Eat and Drink

Scientists have found a new way to learn about the habits of city residents by looking at their sewage. The technique, called wastewater‑based epidemiology, usually tracks drug use but now also measures food and drink markers. A fresh laboratory test can spot more than 40 different substances in raw

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May 01 2026CELEBRITIES

He‑Man’s Original Maker, 91

Roger Sweet was a toy designer who helped bring the muscular hero He‑Man to life, and he passed away at 91. Sweet’s career began in Ohio, where he studied design in Chicago before moving to California in 1972. There he joined Mattel, a company that had recently turned down a license from filmmaker G

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May 01 2026CRIME

Police Clear Troopers After Fatal Shooting Near Dover

In June 2024, a confrontation outside an assisted‑living home in Dover turned deadly. A visitor named Arnold Azamar Jr. , who had been barred from the facility for earlier aggressive acts, arrived to see his mother. After dinner, a disagreement over whether he could leave with her sparked a verbal c

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