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May 11 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Coast Guard Sends Chinese Research Ship Packing Up

The coast guard in Taiwan says it has chased a Chinese research vessel away from waters close to the island. The ship, named “Tongji, ” is only a year old and was spotted 29 nautical miles southeast of Taiwan’s southern tip, just outside the country’s restricted zone. The Taiwanese officers observed

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May 11 2026POLITICS

The Supreme Court’s Growing Power—and Why That’s a Problem

For years, the Supreme Court has quietly gained more influence in US politics than its founders ever planned. Now it sits in the middle of fiery debates, often making decisions that lean heavily conservative while handling issues that should be settled by elected leaders. Some argue that Democrats m

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Monday’s Sports Lineup: Big Games and Quiet Beginnings

Sports fans have plenty to watch tonight, but the real excitement starts early. Soccer kicks things off at 1:45 p. m. with a Saudi Pro League match between Al Ahli and Al Taawoun. By mid-afternoon, English football ramps up, with a Championship Playoff semifinal on CBS and the Premier League’s Leeds

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Who Actually Runs the Supreme Court?

This week, two Supreme Court justices stood up and said the same thing: the court has no ties to politics. Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke at a public event Monday, while Chief Justice John Roberts did the same Wednesday. Both claimed the court stays neutral and makes decisions based purely on law.

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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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May 10 2026POLITICS

Money, Law and the Big Players: How a Court Ruling Shaped Modern Politics

The story begins in the 1970s, after a scandal that shook the nation. New rules were made to stop rich people from buying elections. They set limits on how much could be spent and required donors to be named. Even the biggest campaign groups were capped at $1, 000 a year. One billionaire industriali

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May 10 2026CRIME

Crime Rising on New York Subways, Even as City Rates Drop

New data from the police shows that fights and thefts on the city’s underground trains have climbed, while overall street crime has fallen. The latest month brought a shocking fourth killing on the subway this year, a jump of three hundred percent compared with last year. A repeat offender nam

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May 10 2026CRIME

Police Reports Shuffled to Make City Look Safer

The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D. C. is under scrutiny after a lengthy investigation revealed that top officers may have altered crime reports to improve the city’s safety image. The report, which spans more than 500 pages, is tied to possible firing notices for 13 senior offic

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Weekend binge-watch guide for Apple TV

This weekend brings three fresh Apple TV picks that prove streaming services still know how to surprise viewers. A fast-rising crime drama called Unconditional lands on Friday with two episodes already dropping, pulling in viewers faster than critics caught on. Instead of waiting for reviews, audien

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Three Small Stories, One Big Surprise

Back in the late 1990s, a movie arrived that didn’t shout about being special. It didn’t need to. Instead of one long plot, it threw three quick stories at the audience. One followed a struggling thief making bad choices. The cuts between scenes were sharp, like flipping radio stations too fast. It

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