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UNM Faculty Fight Back Against Big Health Cost Jump

May 20, 2026

The University of New Mexico’s faculty union is standing up against a planned 13. 1% rise in health‑insurance premiums that could cut into teachers’ paychecks next year. The union says the hike would make it harder for staff to afford their own coverage, especially those with families. One assist

politics

Saudi Nuclear Deal Lacks Strong Safeguards, Critics Say

May 20, 2026

A new U. S. agreement with Saudi Arabia on nuclear power has sparked worry among lawmakers who want tighter rules. The deal, still in review before President Trump could sign it, would let the U. S. share nuclear technology with Riyadh. Democratic senators had asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to

politics

Parents Face New Charges Over Teen Trouble

May 19, 2026

In Washington, D. C. , a new policy says parents can be held responsible if they help their kids break the law. The change is part of a tougher approach to teen crime that started on Friday when federal officials announced they would actively pursue parents under the city’s curfew rules. The l

finance

Bitcoin hits $78K and traders scramble as wild price swings expose market weak spots

May 19, 2026

Bitcoin just crashed below $78, 000 after weeks of high hopes for a new US crypto law. Instead of cheering the progress, traders watched $80 billion vanish in hours. Nearly a billion dollars in bets got wiped out when prices dropped fast. But the real damage came from inside the market - too many pe

politics

Climber Takes Gaza Kids’ Wishes to the Highest Peak

May 18, 2026

A 56‑year‑old mountaineer from Jordan and Palestine is climbing Mount Everest with a kite that bears the Palestinian flag colors. The kite carries handwritten notes from children who live in Gaza, a place that has been devastated by war since October 2023. Those messages are simple yet powerful, sho

opinion

Quonset Runway Closure: A Question of Priorities

May 18, 2026

The Rhode Island Airport Corp. decided to shut down runway 5‑23 at Quonset State Airport, a move that many see as politically driven rather than technically justified. The runway sits on Narragansett Bay, where winter winds make it a key spot for pilots. Yet the decision was made without hearing

business

Why AI isn't killing offshore call center jobs as expected

May 18, 2026

Many thought AI would replace call center workers in countries like the Philippines and India. Instead, the opposite happened. Call center jobs in the Philippines nearly doubled from 2016 to 2025, growing to 2 million workers. Unemployment there dropped from 9% to about 4% during the same period. In

politics

Tennessee’s leadership crisis: one-party rule and its hidden costs

May 18, 2026

Tennessee’s government is controlled by a single party with overwhelming power, but this setup is doing more harm than good. When one group dominates politics completely, it shuts down fresh ideas and accountability. Think of it like a store with no competition—prices go up, service drops, and no on

politics

Iran and the U. S. locked in high-stakes standoff over oil and nuclear talks

May 18, 2026

The latest warning from Washington came in a weekend social media post that lacked specifics but carried sharp teeth. "Speed matters for Iran, " it read. "Fast action needed—or nothing will remain. " The message came as negotiators from both sides attempt to turn a fragile April truce into lasting p

politics

Gas Prices and Big Decisions: Why Some Voters Stand by Trump

May 17, 2026

High gas prices are hitting rural Colorado hard. Amy Van Duyn, who works at Stubs liquor store in Wiggins, now pays 50% more to fill up than she did when Trump returned to office. She used to spend $36 for a full tank. Now, that money buys barely half. Her coworker Tonyah Bruyette feels the pinch to