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Energy Growth and New Tech Moves

June 2, 2026

Duke Energy is a big power company in North Carolina. It feeds electricity to many parts of the southeast U. S. Recently, big tech firms have been building huge data centers. These centers need a lot of power and are pushing the grid to its limits. Because of this demand, Duke is looking

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New Mexico Picks Its Next Governor as Oil Money Fuels Debate

June 2, 2026

In a Tuesday primary, voters in New Mexico chose the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor while the state’s economy felt a fresh boost from higher oil prices. The surge in global oil costs, linked to the conflict in Iran, has increased state revenue and enabled programs such as universa

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Conditions in US immigration camps spark legal action

May 31, 2026

A lawsuit has been filed against the largest US immigration detention center in Texas, where people say they've faced harsh conditions. The camp, built on a military base, holds over 2, 700 detainees under President Trump’s deportation policy. Civil rights groups claim it fails basic standards, poin

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Justice Files: A New Look at the Epstein Investigation

May 30, 2026

The former U. S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi, spoke before a small group of lawmakers on Friday. The committee was led by Republican House Chairman James Comer, who said the group would ask why some documents had not yet been shared. Bondi’s team released over three million pages about the inv

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Delay in Big Grants Hits Ivy League Schools

May 30, 2026

The Trump team has slowed the release of National Science Foundation money for four major universities. The pause is part of a larger effort to curb what the White House calls “woke” ideas on campuses. Because of this, projects that had already cleared the NSF review stage are now waiting for furthe

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Federal research grants face unexpected delays at top U. S. universities

May 30, 2026

Research funding for some of the nation's leading universities has hit unexpected roadblocks recently. Schools like Harvard, Duke, Princeton, and Yale reported that grant applications which had already cleared internal reviews received extra layers of examination without clear reasoning. The Nationa

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Spain’s Ruling Party Facing Legal Troubles Over Alleged Corruption

May 30, 2026

Spain’s top ruling party is tangled in multiple legal battles involving high-ranking officials. While Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez himself isn’t directly involved, his inner circle—including family and close allies—has come under scrutiny for alleged crimes like bribery and influence-peddling. More

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Celebrities and Their Gulfstream IV Jets

May 25, 2026

The Gulfstream IV is a classic private jet that has long been favored by many well‑known figures. It can fly up to Mach 0. 80 and cover about 4, 150 nautical miles, thanks to its powerful Rolls‑Royce engines. Though the model was first produced in the 1980s and is no longer built, it still attracts

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U. S. Opens New Probe Into Former Venezuelan Leader

May 20, 2026

The United States is starting a second criminal investigation into former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, which could lead to more charges against him. A U. S. Justice Department employee and another insider said the probe is being handled by the Miami office of the U. S. Attorney’s Office and

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Deep‑Sea Tragedy: Five Italians Lost in Maldives Cave Dive

May 19, 2026

Maldivian officials are looking into why five Italian divers died last week in a deep cave off the island. The group, headed by marine scientist Monica Montefalcone, was studying soft corals at the Devana Kandu site. Only one body – that of an instructor – has been found, at a depth of 60 metres. Th