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May 20 2026POLITICS

Los Angeles delays higher wages for hotel and airport workers—what does this mean for the city?

The plan to raise Los Angeles’ minimum wage to $30 for hotel and airport employees just hit a major speed bump. City leaders agreed to delay the increase after business groups threatened to scrap a key city tax if the wage hike went through too soon. The original timeline would have brought workers

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May 20 2026POLITICS

New U. S. Sanctions Target Iranian Money Networks and Ship Fleets

The U. S. just added more restrictions aimed at cutting off Iran's ability to move money around the world. This time, officials focused on an exchange house inside Iran called Amin Exchange along with a cluster of companies in places like China, Turkey, and the UAE. These businesses allegedly help I

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Lawmakers want to help allies buy tech instead of China

U. S. senators from both main parties plan to introduce a new bill this week. The goal? To make American AI and technology more attractive to friendly governments overseas. Their idea is simple: set up a new team inside the State Department. This team would handle funding and paperwork so allies can

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May 20 2026OPINION

Simple ways to upgrade your home for better health and savings

Switching from gas stoves to induction cooktops isn’t just about fancy kitchen gadgets—it actually protects your family. Research shows gas stoves leak harmful chemicals even when switched off, raising asthma risks and possibly doubling childhood cancer chances. Induction tops solve this by heating

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Behind the headlines: What’s really happening in Lebanon?

Southern Lebanon is facing heavy strikes again. Overnight airstrikes in villages near Tyre and Nabatieh left 19 people dead, including children and women. Rescue teams dug through rubble to pull out victims as families mourned. The government said one strike flattened homes, trapping people undernea

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May 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why some smart pet cameras might still be risky

Smart pet cameras are popular for keeping an eye on pets while owners are away. But not all devices are equally safe. Some brands rely on hardware from Meari, a company whose cloud service and app once let hackers peek into a million cameras easily. That happened because the system had weak security

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May 20 2026FINANCE

The Quiet Builders of Modern Banking

The world of finance moves fast, but the people shaping its future often work behind the scenes. One of them is Garth Howat, who has spent nearly two decades turning complex financial puzzles into working systems. His focus isn’t on flashy apps or viral trends—it’s on the hidden gears that make mone

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May 20 2026EDUCATION

Schools need more money—here's how the budget hike affects local homeowners

The Baldwin-Whitehall school system plans to spend about 100. 7 million dollars next year, which is nearly 10 million more than this year’s spending. To cover the gap, leaders suggest raising property taxes by 4. 7 percent. The current tax rate sits at 25 mills, but if the plan passes, it will climb

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May 20 2026SPORTS

Spurs shock Thunder with Wemby’s monster night

The San Antonio Spurs pulled off a stunning upset in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime. The real star? Rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, who dropped 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in 49 minutes of action. His final play—a deep

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May 20 2026SPORTS

What’s next for Lions’ rising star Gibbs?

The Detroit Lions just used their power-up option on Jahmyr Gibbs, locking him in through 2025. But the real show is yet to come—a long-term deal that could blow past what most running backs ever earn. A quick look at the numbers shows why Gibbs is suddenly setting the bar for a position that rarely

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