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May 01 2026BUSINESS

Small Shops in Trouble While Streets Are Rebuilt

The new design of Connecticut Avenue is meant to make the area safer and easier for walkers, but many little stores in Dupont Circle are feeling the pinch. The $37 million plan, run by the District Department of Transportation, has turned parts of the street into a maze of construction zones and clo

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Lula Sets New Supreme Court Candidate After Senate Rejection

President Lula faces a setback when the Senate rejects his chosen justice. The move shows growing political tension in Brazil as the October election looms. Lula, who may run for a fourth term, must act quickly to keep his plan on track. A similar pause happened in the United States when Congress d

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Boston’s New 2% Real‑Estate Tax: A Push for Affordable Homes

The city’s mayor has moved a bill that would add a 2 percent fee on home sales above $2 million. The fee is aimed at raising money for low‑income housing, but critics say it will make doing business in Boston more expensive. The proposal was signed by the mayor after a city council vote that appr

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May 01 2026CRIME

Community Outrage After Arrest of Suspected Child Killer

In a small town near Alice Springs, tensions flared when police detained a man believed to have taken the life of a five‑year‑old Indigenous girl. The arrest sparked a furious response from about 400 local residents, many of whom gathered at the hospital where the suspect was held after being knocke

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May 01 2026EDUCATION

Screen Time in Schools: A New Debate

In many U. S. schools, kids get tablets or laptops for class work, a move meant to ready them for a digital future. Yet worries about too much screen use have pushed some districts to rethink this practice. The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second‑largest in the country, recently decid

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May 01 2026POLITICS

UN Holds Firm on US Payment, Says No Negotiation

The United Nations is insisting that the U. S. must pay its debt without any conditions. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres explained that the money owed is a mandatory contribution from member states. He said this obligation cannot be negotiated or altered. Earlier reports suggested Washingt

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Russia Turns to China for War Tech

Russian arms makers are now getting more than nine out of ten pieces of restricted equipment from China. This shift follows tighter European controls that block many supply routes, pushing Moscow to look eastward for support. The share of Chinese‑supplied tech has risen from roughly eight out of

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May 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Roblox Faces User Drop as Age Checks Roll Out

Roblox’s daily user numbers fell in the last quarter, partly because it started checking ages on its site. The company reported 132 million daily active users worldwide, down from 144 million at the end of last year and from 152 million in Q3. In North America, users fell by one million compared wit

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Michigan Schools Left Waiting for Money While Lawmakers Play Catch-Up

Last fall, Michigan schools opened their doors without knowing how much money they'd get from the state. The legislature missed a July 1 deadline—something they're legally required to do—and didn't finish the budget until October. That delay forced schools to start the year guessing about staffing,

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May 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Great Weekend Shows: Soul Legends, Funny Plays, and Heartfelt Stories

Two legendary Motown groups are bringing their timeless sound to Northwest Indiana this weekend. The Temptations and the Four Tops are celebrating 40 years of touring together, blending their iconic hits into one unforgettable night. Expect classics like “My Girl” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There” filli

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