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Bitcoin hits new highs as investors bet big on US crypto rules

May 12, 2026

Last week, digital money investment funds pulled in nearly $860 million, their biggest weekly gain since April. Most of that cash went into Bitcoin. The surge follows weeks of rising confidence, partly because a new US bill called the CLARITY Act is making its way through Congress. This bill aims to

entertainment

When Real Cops Clash with Fictional Crime Drama

May 12, 2026

Two Miami police officers filed a lawsuit against Netflix and the producers of a new crime drama, claiming the show’s plot borrows too much from their real-life case. The officers, Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana, worked on a 2016 drug bust where they seized millions in cartel cash. They argue that

entertainment

Quick picks: Three top movies on Prime Video right now

May 12, 2026

Prime Video shuffles its weekly top 10, but three titles keep rising above the noise. At the top sits “Regretting You, ” a tear-jerker that turns a family car wreck into the centerpiece of a streaming hit. Critics call it over-the-top but admit it hooks viewers who just want something heavy on emoti

crime

Hate Crime Charge for Man Accused of Antisemitic Threats to Neighbors

May 12, 2026

A 54-year-old Southfield man now faces hate crime charges after allegedly targeting his neighbor and her children with violent antisemitic slurs in late March. Police report that he filmed the three kids playing outside before shouting phrases like "All Jews are murderers" and calling them "liars wh

entertainment

New Series and Old Favorites Land on Netflix’s Weekly Picks

May 12, 2026

Netflix’s latest updates bring a mix of fresh content and returning favorites. A crime thriller that came out months ago is still climbing the charts, even beating older favorites. Critics loved it so much they gave it a rare perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. If you enjoy stories where nothing is as

entertainment

Early roles of famous actors that might surprise you

May 12, 2026

Many actors we now see as flawless icons once took on bizarre gigs to kickstart their careers. Glen Powell, for instance, played a random kid with notably long fingers in a 2003 sci-fi flick. Imagine being 13 and getting a role so forgettable the director didn’t even bother giving you a real name. M

science

Brain cells that change roles: What this new study tells us about brain health

May 12, 2026

Scientists recently corrected a key research paper about brain cells called microglia. These tiny cells act like the brain’s cleanup crew and defense team mixed together. Instead of being identical, they switch between different roles depending on what the brain needs at the time. This flexibility h

entertainment

Eurovision faces new voting fairness questions

May 12, 2026

This year's Eurovision Song Contest has two big issues on its hands. First, some countries are skipping the event over Israel's participation. Second, new voting rules are being tested because of concerns about how countries campaign for votes. Last year, Israel got an unusually high number of publ

politics

Science Advice in Danger: Why Losing the National Science Board Matters

May 12, 2026

Over two thousand researchers signed a letter last week warning that getting rid of the National Science Board weakens America’s position against countries like China. The board, created in 1950, used to guide how taxpayer money supports science and engineering research. Its twenty-plus members, app

politics

South Africa’s ruling party faces pressure over President’s cash controversy

May 12, 2026

A sudden court decision has forced South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) to cut short its usual plans and call an urgent meeting. The country’s top court recently ruled that impeachment talks against President Cyril Ramaphosa can restart, over an old scandal called “Farmgate. ” This scandal