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Cartels Recast as Terror Threat, Big Donation Boosts Cancer Fight, and DoorDash Get Relief at the Pump

May 6, 2026

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Cartels Recast as Terror Threat, Big Donation Boosts Cancer Fight, and DoorDash Get Relief at the Pump

A new U.S. strategy targets cartels as national security threats, a major cancer research donation lands from NFL owners, and DoorDash rolls out millions in gas relief for drivers.

Indiana and Ohio Pick a Side, Samsung Crosses $1 Trillion, and the Tony Nominations Land

May 6, 2026

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7 min read

Indiana and Ohio Pick a Side, Samsung Crosses $1 Trillion, and the Tony Nominations Land

It's the kind of Wednesday where three different worlds moved at once.

Gun Law Fight Heads to Court, School Phone Debate Deepens, and Rolling Stones Return

May 5, 2026

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Gun Law Fight Heads to Court, School Phone Debate Deepens, and Rolling Stones Return

The White House challenges a city gun ban in a case that could reshape local authority, new research questions the impact of school phone bans, and the Rolling Stones return with a major new album.

U.S. Hits Cartel Boats Again, a Robot Pet Moves In, and the Knicks Dominate Philly in a Game 1

May 5, 2026

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6 min read

U.S. Hits Cartel Boats Again, a Robot Pet Moves In, and the Knicks Dominate Philly in a Game 1

U.S. expands cartel strikes at sea, a robot pet for the home moves closer to reality, and the Knicks open their series by blowing out Philadelphia in Game 1.

Abortion Pill Back in Play, Jet Strike at Newark, and a Distant World Gets an Atmosphere

May 4, 2026

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Abortion Pill Back in Play, Jet Strike at Newark, and a Distant World Gets an Atmosphere

The Supreme Court restores abortion pill access for now, a United jet narrowly avoids disaster at Newark, and astronomers spot an atmosphere around a distant world beyond Pluto.

Trump's Convoy Heads Into Hormuz, GameStop Comes for eBay, and the Met Gala Hits New York Tonight

May 4, 2026

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7 min read

Trump's Convoy Heads Into Hormuz, GameStop Comes for eBay, and the Met Gala Hits New York Tonight

Some Mondays start slow. This one didn't get the memo.

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