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DHS Shutdown Ends, Apple’s iPhone Blowout Surges, and Pluto Planet Debate Roars Back

May 1, 2026

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DHS Shutdown Ends, Apple’s iPhone Blowout Surges, and Pluto Planet Debate Roars Back

DHS reopens after travel chaos, Apple posts a blowout quarter, and Pluto’s planet status is back in debate.

Voting Rights Ruling Reshapes Elections, Texas Camp Closes After Tragedy, and Derby Sees Record Global Field

Apr 30, 2026

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5 min read

Voting Rights Ruling Reshapes Elections, Texas Camp Closes After Tragedy, and Derby Sees Record Global Field

A Supreme Court ruling reshapes voting rights, a Texas camp closes after tragedy, and the Kentucky Derby turns global with a record international field.

War Hearing Intensifies, Voting Rights Weakened, and U.S. Troops Under Review

Apr 30, 2026

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6 min read

War Hearing Intensifies, Voting Rights Weakened, and U.S. Troops Under Review

Washington grills war strategy, voting maps are set to change, and U.S. forces in Europe face uncertainty.

Musk-OpenAI Clash, Dinner Plot Evidence, and Meta’s AI Spending Surge

Apr 29, 2026

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6 min read

Musk-OpenAI Clash, Dinner Plot Evidence, and Meta’s AI Spending Surge

Musk and Altman face off in court, new evidence surfaces in dinner attack case, and Meta ramps up AI spending despite investor concerns

Fed Holds as Powell Nears Exit, Trump’s Iran Post Raises Stakes, and Campus Probe Widens

Apr 29, 2026

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Fed Holds as Powell Nears Exit, Trump’s Iran Post Raises Stakes, and Campus Probe Widens

The Fed is set to hold rates steady in what could be Powell’s final meeting, as Trump’s Iran post raises tensions and a university probe puts pressure on campus leadership.

Comey Case Tests Threat Law, UAE Exit Shakes Oil, and Women’s 3x3 Roster Set

Apr 28, 2026

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6 min read

Comey Case Tests Threat Law, UAE Exit Shakes Oil, and Women’s 3x3 Roster Set

A high-profile legal case is testing how far political speech can go before it becomes a crime, while a major oil producer’s break from OPEC is raising new questions about global energy stability. At the same time, USA Basketball is naming its 3x3 women’s roster, underscoring how quickly the format is gaining importance on the world stage.

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