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How to Share a Loved One’s Story Without Stress

May 8, 2026

When someone passes away, families often want to honor their memory in local newspapers. This process usually involves submitting an obituary, but the rules and costs can feel confusing. First, basic details like the full name, address, and contact numbers must be provided. If a photo is included, i

crime

When AI Bots Fall for Tricks: How $200K Went Missing Using Morse Code

May 8, 2026

The story begins with two AI bots—one meant to chat, the other to trade crypto—both getting fooled into handing over $200, 000. The attack didn’t involve hacking or breaking into systems. Instead, it used Morse code, a communication method over a century old, to send hidden instructions. The trick w

finance

Tech Jobs at Risk as AI Takes Over More Roles

May 8, 2026

Many tech companies are cutting jobs as they rely more on artificial intelligence. Coinbase, a major crypto exchange, let go of about 700 workers in May 2026, blaming weak markets and the shift to AI. Fewer people are needed because machines now handle tasks like checking transactions and answering

health

Fixing faulty heart genes with smart editing tools

May 8, 2026

Scientists took skin cells from two people whose hearts were growing too thick, which can cause dangerous rhythms and block blood flow. Inside each cell’s instruction manual, a single wrong letter in the PRKAG2 gene was spotted—like a typo in a recipe that makes the heart muscle store extra sugar in

crypto

Bitcoin’s New High: Is This Really the End of Crypto Winter?

May 8, 2026

Bitcoin’s recent climb past $76, 000 has investors buzzing about the end of a long downturn—but is this just another false start? In May, Bitcoin surged over 5%, marking its third straight month of gains. Historically, that’s rare in bear markets, but some warn that past performance doesn’t guarante

crypto

Korea Steps Up: A New Blockchain for Won Stablecoins and AI Money

May 8, 2026

South Korea just flipped the script on digital money. Instead of relying on U. S. dollars inside blockchain networks, the country is building its own public blockchain for won-denominated stablecoins—digital coins that always hold one unit of Korean currency. This isn’t just tech talk. It’s a quiet

lifestyle

Lessons from a Life Built on Discipline

May 8, 2026

Ken Rideout isn’t the kind of person who pats himself on the back for minor wins. His latest book made a national bestseller list, but he shrugged it off. For him, success isn’t about attention—it’s about how close you can push yourself to your own limits before raising the bar again. That mindset e

entertainment

New Cards Hit Hearthstone: Big Upgrades for Four Hero Classes

May 8, 2026

Hearthstone just dropped a fresh update that changes how players build decks around certain heroes. Instead of small tweaks, this patch focuses on four classes at once—Druid, Hunter, Paladin, and Mage—giving each one a whole new set of powerful cards. These big updates arrive three times a year, mea

education

Small School, Big Lessons: How a Local Garage Sale Teaches Real Business Skills

May 8, 2026

Every year around this time, students in Chippewa Falls transform Weber’s Field into a living classroom for one weekend. Instead of sitting through another textbook lesson, they set up a full garage sale that runs on real donations and real decisions. The twist? They’re not just selling old stuff—th

crime

When border security catches fugitives accused of serious crimes

May 8, 2026

In just one day, three individuals with active warrants for serious sex crimes were stopped at Texas border crossings. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to prevent dangerous fugitives from slipping through official checkpoints. Among those caught was a 44-year-old Mexican man named Pedro Garcia