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May 23 2026CRIME

Baltimore County’s next prosecutor faces tough choices on youth crime

The race for Baltimore County’s top prosecutor spot is heating up, with candidates pushing different ideas on how to handle rising crime. One candidate argues that current policies aren’t working and wants stronger action against juvenile offenses. She points to recent crime spikes in areas like Tow

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May 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Unexpected Sounds from Your Steam Controller

Gaming gadgets usually stay silent unless you drop them—then they might just break. But Valve changed that with the Steam Controller. Sometimes, when you drop it, the controller lets out the Wilhelm Scream, a famous sound effect heard in hundreds of movies and shows. The scream doesn’t play every ti

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

What’s driving Marvell’s stock surge today?

Marvell Technology’s stock jumped over 3% today, hitting a fresh 52-week high. The rally isn’t happening in isolation—it’s part of a bigger tech sector upswing, where most industries are seeing more gains than losses. But what’s really pushing Marvell forward? A wave of bullish analyst upgrades is g

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Tech Job Cuts Hit Bay Area, but South Bay Holds Strong

April brought tough news for workers across California as the state lost 3, 300 jobs. The Bay Area followed the same trend, shedding 700 positions. But not all areas suffered equally. The South Bay bucked the trend by adding 500 jobs, defying the broader slowdown. The tech industry remains the bigg

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May 23 2026HEALTH

What a Heart Scan Reveals About Exercise and Heart Risk

A man now in his late 60s stays active all week—jogging several miles and doing strength training three days running. His blood pressure is normal thanks to one daily pill. So it came as a surprise when a simple heart scan showed enough calcium in his arteries to place him in a high-risk category. T

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Who’s Really Running L. A. ’s Movie Scene?

Los Angeles’ mayor is pushing hard to keep film productions in the city, but critics say her moves came too late. Since 2022, she’s created a film council, cut red tape, and backed a $750 million state tax credit. She also promised to lift caps on California’s film incentives and even supported a fe

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May 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

Rivers Are Running Out of Breath – Here’s Why It Matters

Freshwater rivers are quietly running low on oxygen, and scientists say it’s happening faster than expected. A global study tracking 21, 000 river sections over nearly 40 years found that about 80% of them lost oxygen, with tropical rivers struggling the most. While warming climates usually hit cold

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May 23 2026FINANCE

Why NEAR Protocol's Sudden Jump Matters

NEAR’s digital token recently shot up by 28% in a single day. That’s a big deal—especially when most other big crypto projects barely moved. Over a week, it climbed nearly 45%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin slipped from $82, 000 to $77, 000. So why did NEAR steal the show? The surge likely comes from traders

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May 23 2026SPORTS

Get $150 Bonus Bets at FanDuel with Just a $5 Play

Sports betting platforms often use first-time offers to draw in new users, and FanDuel’s latest promotion is no exception. For those willing to take a small risk, they’re handing out $150 in bonus bets—all you have to do is place a $5 bet on any San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game. The

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May 23 2026SPORTS

Shortstop’s hernia forces time on the bench for Boston

Trevor Story, Boston’s starting shortstop, just went under the knife to fix a sports hernia that kept nagging him since spring workouts. The team announced the surgery went well, but don’t expect him back soon. Doctors say six to ten weeks is the realistic timeline, which puts July at the earliest f

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