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Apple’s App Store Battle Continues: Court Lets Epic Move Forward

April 29, 2026

Epic Games won a new court battle that keeps the fight over Apple’s App Store rules alive. A U. S. appeals court in California said it would not pause a decision that forces Apple to loosen restrictions on how developers can accept payments outside the App Store. The move means Epic can keep pushing

crime

Jeffrey Epstein’s Hidden Mosque: How He Stole Sacred Art for a Private Island

April 29, 2026

Epstein’s ambition stretched beyond finance; he wanted to own pieces of the holy places he visited. By using contacts in Middle‑East circles, he managed to acquire fabric that had once draped the walls of Mecca’s Kaaba. Those same textiles later appeared in his New York townhouse, where he posed wit

finance

Powell’s Last Big Meeting: What Comes After

April 29, 2026

The Federal Reserve is set to keep interest rates unchanged at a meeting that many think will be the final one chaired by Jerome Powell. Last week, a path opened for President Trump’s pick, Kevin Warsh, to be confirmed after the Justice Department decided to end a criminal probe into Powell and t

opinion

Nuclear war vs. science: which will end humanity first?

April 29, 2026

Scientists often chase big ideas—like finding a perfect theory to explain the universe. One physicist, now famous for a $3 million prize, thinks humans might never reach that finish line. Why? Because nuclear war could finish us first. This isn’t just guesswork. The same person helped solve a major

politics

School Chief Gets Fresh Contract Amid Questions

April 29, 2026

The Atlantic City school board is about to vote on renewing Superintendent La'Quetta Small's contract for another five years. This move comes even as critics wonder why she was cleared of past allegations just as the new deal is being discussed. Some see a pattern here: when problems arise, the resp

entertainment

Meet the Teen Sherlock Who Nearly Became a Criminal

April 29, 2026

Sherlock Holmes isn’t usually seen as a 19-year-old troublemaker fresh out of juvenile detention. Yet that’s exactly what Young Sherlock shows—a young rebel with a sharp mind but zero respect for authority. Instead of the polished detective fans know, this version is a pickpocket teetering between g

crime

Catching Cyber Fraud Rings Beyond Africa’s Shores

April 29, 2026

Swiss police have taken ten people into custody, most of them Nigerian-born, on suspicion of running high-tech scams from within Switzerland. The group stands accused of tricking people online out of millions in Swiss francs through fake romance stories and other digital cons. Europol confirms the a

crime

After a mall shooting, officials push for tougher action on gangs

April 29, 2026

A shooting at a busy Louisiana mall left one teen dead and several others hurt, sparking urgent calls for stronger law enforcement. Officials described the violence as gang-related, raising concerns about how disputes spill into public spaces. The governor emphasized zero tolerance, promising sweeps

sports

Basketball gets bigger and Tennessee faces tough choices

April 29, 2026

Next year the NCAA basketball tournaments will grow. Instead of the usual number, 76 teams will compete in both the men’s and women’s events starting in 2027. That’s twenty more spots than before. The change comes as college sports leaders look for ways to give more schools a shot at the national sp

politics

What college really teaches students about extreme beliefs

April 29, 2026

A recent case involved a highly educated engineer facing legal consequences after being connected to political violence. Data shows this isn’t an isolated incident. Surveys indicate most Americans without a college education reject violence for political causes, but that number rises significantly a