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May 27 2026CRIME

Chainsaw Heist: A Pokémon Card Theft That Shocked Florida

A 33‑year‑old man from West Palm Beach allegedly used a portable chainsaw to break into a card shop in order to steal expensive Pokémon cards. The incident happened at Collection Realm, a store that displays rare card boxes behind glass near the register. According to security footage, the thief

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May 27 2026POLITICS

Florida Faces Big Health Coverage Drop, Hispanics Hit Hard

A new study shows that by 2034 about 16 million Americans could lose health insurance because federal aid ends and rules change. Florida is likely to be one of the worst affected states, with a sharp rise in people who do not have coverage. The city’s free health clinic, the Caridad Center in Boynto

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May 27 2026OPINION

Persuasion: Lessons from a Past Great Speaker

"The way people talk today feels harsh and loud, often cutting straight to conflict instead of trying to understand one another. Recent research shows that some politicians gain attention by insulting others, and this trend spreads across government branches. It is not just the quality of language t

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May 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Small businesses in New York push back against AI data centers

Across New York, nearly 500 small business owners are raising alarms about a new tech trend that could drain their resources. They’ve joined forces to call for a three-year pause on building giant AI data centers, worried these facilities will hike up electricity costs, strain water supplies, and ta

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May 27 2026EDUCATION

Rising Stars: Meet Boston's 2026 Top Graduates

The city of Boston recently celebrated a unique group of high school graduates who've shown incredible resilience and talent. Thirty-three students from Boston Public Schools earned the title of valedictorian, each representing their school's top performer. What makes this group special isn't just t

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May 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Tracking Wildlife Without the Footsteps: How DNA in the Wild Helps

In the forests of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, steep ridges and thick mist often hide mountain gorillas from human eyes. Scientists used to rely on camera traps and ranger patrols to track these endangered animals, but rugged terrain and security risks in the border area made this difficult. No

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May 26 2026FINANCE

NTT Seeks Growth in Finance and Data Services

NTT is expanding its reach by offering a mix of products for both professional and personal investors. These items come through licenses or subscriptions, while the firm earns fees based on assets managed. They also sell conference tickets and advertising slots online. The company’s use of customer

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May 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Prenatal Care Gets a Tech Upgrade for Better Teamwork

The study explores how to improve pregnancy monitoring in Brazil’s first‑line health centers by using a new data model that works with the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, or FHIR, standard. The goal is to let doctors, nurses and other specialists share information smoothly so expectant m

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May 26 2026WEATHER

Foggy Memorial Day Morning in the D. C. Area

The first light of Memorial Day arrives wrapped in a thick blanket of mist that can shrink visibility to just a few hundred feet. Local warnings say the fog will linger until nine in the morning, making early drives and parts of the city parade tricky. Drivers are urged to keep their low beams on to

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May 26 2026OPINION

Memorial Day isn't just about long weekends or store discounts

Memorial Day means more than sunny picnics and big sales. Behind those store signs and holiday plans lie families who lost loved ones in wars. Like the Sullivans from Iowa—five brothers who died together when their ship sank in 1942. Or the Nilands, whose home was shattered when three sons died in t

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