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patrol operations division

Why the Mavericks hired Masai Ujiri—and what comes next

May 6, 2026

The Dallas Mavericks made a big splash by hiring Masai Ujiri, partly to help fans forget a rocky rebuild under the last leadership. They traded Luka Dončić, a move that upset many supporters, so bringing in a proven executive like Ujiri was a clear effort to rebuild trust. But the real reason? A hig

health

Future of Healthcare: When Rules Slow Down Care

May 6, 2026

Insurers want to speed up the system by dropping approval checks for some treatments. One big player, UnitedHealthcare, plans to remove 30% of prior authorization rules by 2026. This means simpler access to outpatient operations, diagnostic tests, therapies, and chiropractic care. Currently only 2%

politics

Iran’s New Playbook in the Gulf: Old Tricks with New Tech

May 6, 2026

Back in the 1980s, Iran made life difficult for ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz by using mines, missiles, and speedboats. Now, it’s doing it again—but with drones. This time, the stakes feel higher because cheap, easy-to-use drones let Iran reach farther and strike faster than before. The

technology

How Crypto Teams Are Joining Forces Against North Korea’s Sneaky Hackers

May 6, 2026

North Korea doesn’t always hack with guns and explosions—sometimes it starts with a friendly chat. Hackers from the country have spent months slowly earning trust in online crypto circles before slipping in malware to steal digital cash. A recent attack called the Drift hack began the same way: stra

crime

Changes at the Top as Police Department Faces Data Concerns

May 6, 2026

The Metropolitan Police Department is going through a rough patch with a shakeup in leadership. Two high-ranking officers have been moved aside while an internal review looks into how crime reports were handled. This follows claims that crime data was altered to make things seem better than they rea

environment

Melco’s 2025 Green Goals: A Fresh Look at Progress

May 5, 2026

The company that runs popular resorts in Macau, the Philippines and Europe has released a new sustainability report for 2025. The title “RISE to Go Above & Beyond” signals a shift from talking about goals to showing real action. In the report, the CEO explains that sustainability is no longer a s

politics

A Secret Service Shootout Near the White House Ends With a Teen Shot

May 5, 2026

When President Trump spoke at a small‑business summit, the area around the White House briefly went on lockdown after shots were heard. Journalists were moved from the North Lawn into a secure press room while Secret Service agents responded to gunfire at 15th and Independence. The exchange began w

sports

Future Fight: Haney’s Quest for Redemption

May 5, 2026

Devin Haney has a clear idea of what comes next. He wants to face Ryan Garcia again, not just for bragging rights but to finish a fight that never ended. Their first bout in April 2024 was won by Garcia on the scorecards, but a later drug test forced the result to be declared a no‑contest. Haney say

sports

Nightmare on the Cage: How Prates Wins Without a Samurais Code

May 5, 2026

Carlos Prates has always been the wild card in a sport that prizes discipline. He smokes, drinks, and jokes like a rockstar, which many coaches see as a bad example for other fighters. After his recent win in Perth, he took to Instagram with a cigarette and a drink, calling his critics “Instagram Sa

finance

AI‑Driven Tax Audits Push China Toward More Strict Enforcement

May 5, 2026

China’s new Golden Tax IV system, built on big data and AI, is reshaping how the country collects tax. By linking customs, banking, utilities and company records into one giant database, the system can spot irregularities across all sectors. The move comes as China’s fiscal deficit has grown sharply