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Chicago Teachers Union wants $8.5 million dues hike to fund politics

“Has your brand become toxic?” This was a pointed question from WGN Political Editor Tahman Bradley, posed to Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates in a recent interview. Her immediate response: “I don’t understand the question.” When pressed, Gates added, “The Chicago Teachers Union is not a political party, it is a labor union.” But internal union documents show CTU leadership is trying to skim $8.5 million more from teacher paychecks explicitly for politics, while trying to silence union members critical of Gates’ leadership. Under the proposed dues hike, Chicago teachers would see up to $800 more per year flow from their paychecks to union coffers. The union already takes in more than $40 million a year, mostly from dues. And it spends less than 18 cents of every dollar on teacher representation. The No. 1 reason for the proposed dues hike? Politics. “We must win a majority of the first 21 person fully elected school board in November,” reads the first point in CTU’s member FAQ document.1 This directly contradicts CTU’s promise to members about how leadership uses dues money. The official CTU handbook tells members that the union does not use dues money for politics, so if they are interested in funding political activity, they should consider voluntary donations to CTU’s political action committee. “Our dues are not used for political purposes,” according to the handbook. “So our PAC relies on extra contributions from our members to support progressive candidates and to impact elected officials at the city, county and state levels.” This kind of double-speak is one reason members are concerned about another constitutional change slipped into the dues hike vote, which will take place on May 20-21: an attempt to stop members from holding the union accountable. A proposed amendment to the union constitution tries to place limits on when members may bring a lawsuit against the union for violating members’ rights.2 This provision is clearly a response to members’ lawsuit against union leadership regarding Gates’ years-long refusal to publish audited financial statements. The judge in that case has repeatedly denied the union’s attempts to dismiss it. Teachers opposed to these changes have been circulating this flier, urging members to vote no. What will CTU members get in return for millions of dollars in additional dues? If the 2024 school board elections are any indication—not much. CTU leadership’s record on school board races may not inspire confidence among members. A Chicago Policy Center analysis of a dozen affiliated PACs found CTU spent nearly $2.9 million on school board races in 2024. Of that spending, more than $2.1 million (75%) went to losing candidates. And while CTU-backed candidates lost six of the nine competitive seats overall, they fared worse in their biggest-spending races, losing five of six contests in which the union and its affiliates put up more than $250,000 for their candidate. The Chicago school board elections take place Nov. 3.3 Is another $8.5 million enough to clean up a toxic reputation? Not likely. Update on federal tax credit scholarship: Last week, Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she plans to opt into the federal tax credit scholarship program. If Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker follows suit, Illinois could unlock $1 billion in donor money statewide for both public- and private-school students. If Illinois does not opt in, that money will flow to other states. The Last Ward reported in February on how Illinois Democrats could unlock at least $100 million in new resources for Chicago public-school students by opting in. Update on the investigation into how Chicagoans learned about a meeting to hike their property taxes: The Last Ward reported in January on an absurd, taxpayer-funded investigation into how local media learned of a planned Chicago school board meeting to hike the district’s property tax levy. That investigation is now complete. Lawyers interviewed two dozen witnesses, and found nothing. Update on Illinois’ muni debt crisis: My colleague Joe Tabor last week published a must-read piece in Crain’s Chicago Business about how Illinois recently rejected south suburban Harvey’s request to be designated a “distressed city.” The saga shows why the state must implement a better structure to assist insolvent local governments, including allowing for the option to pursue debt relief via Chapter 9 bankruptcy. The Last Ward reported in October on how Harvey is tipping the first domino in Illinois’ municipal debt crisis. Mincing Rascals: I joined the Mincing Rascals podcast to discuss the SAFE-T Act, the millionaires tax, and more. My “green light” recommendation: Force Majeure (2014). 1 Notably, the No. 2 reason cited is “resources to fund a state-wide millionaires tax campaign in order to fully fund the state’s school funding formula.” The constitutional amendment necessary to implement a progressive income tax in Illinois recently died in the Illinois House, meaning this question would not appear on the ballot until 2028 at the earliest. 2 There is seemingly no single-subject rule for CTU constitutional amendments. So members only get one vote on the full package. One cannot vote “yes” on the dues hike and “no” on the restriction of members’ rights, for example. 3 Illinois law grants far too much power over local government to unelected officials like Gates. State lawmakers should fix that.

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May 10 • 9:01 AM EDT • Politics • thelastward.org
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$200 NVIDIA V100 server GPU mod beats RTX 3060 in local LLM test

Used NVIDIA V100 server GPU becomes low-cost local LLM accelerator Hardware Haven has tested one of the stranger GPU setups we have seen recently. The

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May 10 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Colorado’s rulers save democracy from the voters

Another week, another column about Colorado’s ruling class treating democracy like a state trooper treats the speed limit. It’s for other people. I swear, I want to write about literally anything else — aliens, sports, lab-grown meat, Bigfoot opening a vape shop in Pueblo. But Colorado’s legislature has never been more abusive to the citizenry […]

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May 10 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Doctor says: Close the doors, buckle up and put phones away to encourage car safety

"Parents must engage their brains. Put your kids in appropriate car seats," Dr. Scott Hamilton writes. "Teach children early, before the eye-rolling years, to buckle up before the car moves."

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May 10 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • nola.com
Ewine van Dishoeck, astronomer: ‘We are the first generation who can bring the question of life on other planets from the realm of philosophy into real science’

The Dutch astrochemist visited Barcelona to take part in Cosmocaixa’s ‘Greats of Science’ series

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May 10 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • english.elpais.com
Turning passion into business: Tennessee community rallies behind a 15-year-old baker

Teenager Grace Nirmaier turned a hobby into Baked by Grace, a thriving bakery in Maynardville, Tennessee, inspiring locals with her ambition and sweet treats.

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May 9 • 5:07 PM EDT • Business • wral.com
London's new political landscape sets in after local elections

Labour has lost several long-held seats in London, transforming the political infrastructure.

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May 9 • 3:13 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
Experts worry 'we are not prepared' for pandemic under Trump, RFK Jr.

The hantavirus outbreak is not the start of a pandemic, officials say. But experts worry about the nation's preparedness for public health threats.

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May 8 • 12:50 PM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
Huge crowd presses for Louisiana to keep two majority-Black districts in pointed hearing

As the Louisiana Legislature races to redraw its voting maps for Congress, voters and advocates blasted lawmakers for pushing to eliminate majority-Black seats.

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May 8 • 12:50 PM EDT • Politics • nola.com
Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP

Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.

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May 8 • 10:36 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Virginia Supreme Court blocks Democratic-drawn congressional map voters approved in April

The court ruled that Democrats did not follow proper procedure when they put the constitutional amendment on the ballot in an effort to flip four House seats.

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May 8 • 10:30 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Virginia Supreme Court blocks referendum that would have helped Democrats win up to four more US House seats

The Virginia Supreme Court voided Democrats’ attempt to redraw the state’s US House map in an April referendum.

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May 8 • 10:25 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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In Huge Blow to Democrats, Virginia Court Strikes Down House Map

The decision by the state’s top court is a major victory for Republicans, wiping away a measure approved by voters to allow Democrats to gain as many as four House seats in the midterms.

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May 8 • 10:23 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas cities

The governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam.

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May 8 • 9:38 AM EDT • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
Eight Bulldog Greats Set For M-Club Sports Hall Of Fame Induction

Eight more Mississippi State greats are set to be inducted into the M-Club Sports Hall of Fame later this year.

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May 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • hailstate.com
Emerging picture shows Reform gains as Labour counts losses in heartland seats

So far, we have a chunk of the results around the parts of England that have had contests and no results yet from Scotland or Wales.

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May 8 • 2:16 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
WWE’s Chelsea Green Reveals New Health Update After Heart Procedure

Chelsea Green has shared another health update after recently undergoing a heart procedure. While she says progress has been made, she still deals with some physical discomfort as she continues her recovery. The WWE star recently had surgery for SVT (supraventricular tachycardia). Green previously revealed that her heart rate shot up to 228 beats per […] The post WWE’s Chelsea Green Reveals New Health Update After Heart Procedure appeared first on Wrestlezone.

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May 7 • 7:40 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Tennessee lawmakers pass U.S. House map carving up majority-Black district in Memphis

The new voting districts approved Thursday could give Republicans a chance to win all nine of the state’s congressional seats in the November midterm elections.

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May 7 • 5:28 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Vote for the best American golf and tennis stars of all time in our '250 for 250' poll

Tiger Woods or Serena Williams? Pete Sampras or Nancy Lopez? The United States has produced all-time golf and tennis greats. Vote for your favorites.

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May 7 • 4:20 PM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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Mexico in Numbers: Women's representation in politics

Mexico in Numbers: Mexican women in politics now hold 50% of cabinet seats, lead 44% of states and are a majority in the Chamber of Deputies.

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May 7 • 2:58 PM EDT • Politics • mexiconewsdaily.com
War, energy and politics hamper Eastern Europe's efforts to keep deficits in check

The Romanian government's political implosion this week in a no-confidence vote has cast a shadow over a region grappling with rising debt, defence spending and energy costs that are unsettling investors and ratings agencies alike.

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May 7 • 7:25 AM EDT • Politics • reuters.com
Your heart rate is more uneven than you think. This is what it says about your health

Micro-fluctuations in the time between heartbeats are proving a helpful indicator of mental health, stress levels, exercise capacity and even how well you are ageing.

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May 7 • 5:01 AM EDT • Health • bbc.com
BCE Beats on AI-Powered Business, Higher Revenue

BCE Inc. beat analyst expectations in the first quarter as its investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure pay off.

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May 6 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
Michigan’s Combative Democratic Senate Primary Heats Up

Attacks are flying, prominent Democrats are taking sides and the fight is just getting started.

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May 6 • 6:04 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
BioShock, game prices, GTA, the disappearing NFL deal and more: An interview with Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick

In 20 years of covering the video game beat, I’d probably not spoken more than 20 words with Take Two chairman Strauss Zelnick, who’s been running the company behind NBA 2K, Grand Theft Auto, BioShock and Red Dead Redemption for, you guessed it, nearly 20 years. Last week, though, ahead of a panel I was hosting at the iicon event in Las Vegas, I had about 20 minutes to interview Zelnick. I could ask one question for each year, I joked, as we settled into our seats on opposite sides of a conference table. Take Two’s longtime head of corporate communications, Alan Lewis, was seated at Zelnick’s side. I didn’t quite conduct our chat that way, but we wound up going through a lot, including… The state of BioShock The ramifications of the rising costs of game development The fate of Take Two’s recent multi-game deal with the NFL Some hints about Take Two’s mobile plans Whether Zelnick’s answer to me about Civ VII was a good one The do’s and don’t’s of NBA 2K microtransactions Take Two’s take on the Switch 2 Oh, and GTA VI (Spoiler: if Zelnick had spilled the beans on the price of the game or a release date for a PC version or whether there will be a polka radio station, that would have been this article’s headline). Before all of that, I would learn what it’s like to interview Strauss Zelnick, who is confident, calm and focused on delivering precise answers. To wit, I thought I’d start our chat with something fun, a bit insidery but maybe safe for him to share. The team at Take Two’s Rockstar label delays their games a lot, I noted. Of course, those delays, however painful, tend to be worth it. So, I was wondering how Zelnick finds out about them. Take the most recent postponement back in November 2025, when Rockstar said that GTA VI would not hit its May 26, 2026 release date (just 20 days from now!) and would instead come out on November 19, 2026. Was that news delivered via a call? An email? How does it work? “I work super closely with my team,” Zelnick said. “It's a very thin team at Take Two. The entire senior management team is six executives who sit in one hallway and share two assistants. And then, basically, there are two people who head up each of our labels.” They meet weekly to discuss their business, he said. So no one emails him about a delay? Nothing like that? Zelnick craned his neck to look at my left hand. He asked if I was married. I am, I said. “Does your partner email you to give you information?” he asked. Fair enough. I didn’t get the sense Zelnick was going to read me the minutes of the management meeting where the GTA VI delay was discussed. Slight pivot, maybe I could get some personality insights about one of the most successful gaming execs of the last 20 years, before getting to my big list of questions about specific Take Two games, franchises and policies. I asked: How do you deal with delay news like that? Go for a run? Meditate? “I tend to default to being very calm,” he said. “I’m not a person who freaks out easily.” He noted that he has a daughter with special needs due to an illness, and he shared that that situation had gotten him worked up. It was a personal, family emergency. “But, you know, business is not that,” he said. “I have no trouble distinguishing between, like, a business challenge and an emergency.” He turned to his left to ask Lewis, his colleague of 17 years, a question. “Have you ever seen me freak out?” “Never,” Lewis replied. “You’ve seen me upset,” Zelnick told Lewis. “Have you seen me raise my voice? Maybe how many times? Be honest, because we might as well be.”

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May 6 • 1:58 PM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
Disney beats estimates in CEO Josh D'Amaro's first earnings report

Disney exceeded Wall Street's estimates in its latest quarter, weeks after a major round of layoffs.

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May 6 • 7:04 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
After defying Trump, a Republican lawmaker hangs on by a thread

Republicans in Indiana’s Senate tested voters’ tolerance for defying the president. Most lost in primaries amid a wave of threats, campaign cash and popular backlash.

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May 6 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Infineon Sales Forecast Beats as AI Boosts Power Chip Business

Infineon Technologies AG forecast revenue that beat analysts’ expectations in the current quarter as the German chipmaker benefits from a spending boom on artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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May 6 • 1:32 AM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
Trump gets revenge, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s Indiana and Ohio primaries

President Donald Trump vowed revenge when the Republican supermajority in the Indiana state Senate embarrassed him in December, voting down Trump’s demands to redraw the state’s congressional maps to help the party win two more seats.

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May 5 • 11:18 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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7 Indiana state senators face Trump-backed primary challengers after bucking him on redistricting

Trump's intervention has shined a bright national spotlight on what are usually quiet Republican primaries for Indiana state Senate seats.

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May 5 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Politics & Power: Supreme Court guts Voting Rights Act, reshaping redistricting battles ahead of midterms

A 60-year-old civil rights law, effectively gutted. Now, Republicans across the South are racing to redraw congressional maps — and Florida just became the first state to act, passing new lines that could flip four seats. Democrats are promising to fight back. Sean Freeder, a political scientist and analyst, joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton to discuss the pushback and the legal fights ahead.

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May 5 • 9:42 AM EDT • Politics • news4jax.com
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Scientists connect “time crystal” to real device in quantum breakthrough

A strange kind of matter that “ticks” forever without energy input has just taken a major leap toward real-world use. Known as a time crystal, this quantum system repeats its motion endlessly—like a clock that never winds down—and scientists have now managed to connect it to an external device for the first time. By linking the time crystal to a tiny mechanical oscillator, researchers showed they can actually control its behavior, opening the door to powerful new technologies.

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May 5 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Former IDF commander Wajdi Sarhan launches first Druze political party in decades

'Brotherhood Alliance' aims for Knesset seats and kingmaker role as Druze frustration with major parties grows; no clarity yet on alignment with coalition or opposition blocs

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May 5 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • timesofisrael.com
Who should be on the Mount Rushmore of Oakland sports?

It’s impossible to pick just four all-time greats. But over a dozen super sports fans we spoke with tried.

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May 4 • 4:20 PM EDT • Sports • oaklandside.org
House Democrats’ campaign arm takes sides in contentious primaries key to winning midterms

The House Democratic campaign arm on Monday inflamed ongoing tensions over the influence of party leadership by taking sides in several competitive primaries for battleground House seats.

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May 4 • 3:13 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a map he designed to give Republicans an edge in as many as four seats now held by Democrats. DeSantis’ action in Florida comes several days after the US Supreme Court significantly weakened the use of the Voting Rights Act in redistricting cases. The decision has set off a fresh round of attempts to draw new lines in several southern states controlled by Republicans.

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May 4 • 1:30 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Ron DeSantis signs Florida's new congressional map

The fresh cartography could net Republicans as many as 4 U.S. House seats.

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May 4 • 12:46 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Webinar to explore AI use in cybersecurity, health care technology

John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, will moderate a webinar May 5 at 1 p.m. ET that will explore how bad actors are leveraging artificial intelligence, emerging risks to watch for, and best practices for responsible AI adoption that will help protect organizations from evolving threats.

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May 4 • 12:16 PM EDT • Health • aha.org
Will Texas turn blue this year?

With midterms around the corner and President Trump's approval rating low, Democrats expect to flip a lot of seats this election. Polls show a Democrat could win a statewide seat in Texas for the first time in the 21st century.

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May 4 • 9:46 AM EDT • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
Intel Core 9 273PQE with 12 P-cores beats Core i9-14900K in several gaming tests

Core 9 273PQE gaming tests show up to 10% lead over Core i9-14900K Bartlett Lake-S is not a consumer gaming CPU, but Zed Up’s tests show how Intel’s

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May 4 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
California Republicans who flipped seats in 2024 are fighting to keep them

California Republicans made gains in the state Legislature two years. Now Democrats are trying to tie them to Trump's unpopularity in 2026

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May 4 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Tyson Foods profit beats estimates on strength in chicken business

Tyson ​Foods reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings on Monday, as rising chicken sales ‌helped counter a sharp drop in demand for high-priced beef.

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May 4 • 7:32 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
‘Political violence is reshaping who runs’: Report details threats to LGBTQ+ candidates

More than half of candidates changed how they campaigned due to safety concerns, limiting visibility and voter engagement.

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May 3 • 6:00 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Beitar defeats Maccabi Tel Aviv in the capital

Jerusalem maintains a slim one-point lead over Hapoel Beersheba in the title race, as Yellow-and-blue is fading. Beitar Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-2 over the weekend as four different goal scorers helped the yellow-and-black to the victory at Teddy Stadium and remain in first place with only six matchdays left in the Championship Playoffs.

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May 3 • 5:52 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
House control hinges on historically few number of seats

After aggressive redistricting, just 16 House seats are tossups, making it nearly impossible for Democrats to achieve their 2018 midterm gains of 41 seats.

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May 3 • 11:37 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Motorola Beats Apple And Samsung: The Razr Ultra 2026 Debuts Innovative Battery Tech

Motorola’s latest is the first major U.S.-focused smartphone brand to use a carbon-silicon battery.

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May 3 • 8:08 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Who's Michigan's all-time high school football player? Vote!

We narrowed down our list to 10 all-time high school football greats from Michigan. Tell us which Mitten State football star is the best all time.

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May 3 • 7:54 AM EDT • Sports • freep.com
Today’s Papers – Farewell Zanardi, the Superhero

La Gazzetta dello SportSuperheroFarewell to the man of impossible featsA driver living life always on the edge. The crash and his legs were amputated, then he won the gold medals at the Paralympic Gam...

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May 3 • 3:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Motorola Beats Apple And Samsung: The Razr Ultra 2026 Debuts Innovative Battery Tech

Motorola’s latest is the first major U.S.-focused smartphone brand to use a carbon-silicon battery.

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May 2 • 1:44 PM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Local politicians face threats, cost of security sparks debate

A spate of political violence and a rising number of threats had rattled state and local officials asking what should be done to protect those in public office.

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May 2 • 6:20 AM EDT • Politics • bostonglobe.com
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As local politicians face threats, the cost of security sparks debate

From hardened SUVs to home upgrades, officeholders are going to new lengths to protect themselves. The question is: Who pays?

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May 2 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Marner lays playoff demons to rest as Vegas beats Utah

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth, 5-1, to eliminate them in six games and advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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May 2 • 1:54 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Two more Southern states move toward adding Republican House seats

GOP-led states are rushing to take advantage of the Supreme Court’s decision to curtail the Voting Rights Act with new maps that could end the careers of several Black Democratic House members.

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May 1 • 8:09 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
The Facts on Political Violence and Threats to Presidents

Republican commentators have argued, incorrectly, that political violence is largely a left-wing problem. Liberals have countered by citing the threats made against former President Obama.

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May 1 • 3:45 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Seattle’s mayor waves goodbye to prosperity

Starbucks retreats from Seattle after the socialist mayor urged a boycott.

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May 1 • 3:19 PM EDT • Business • washingtonpost.com
Democrat David Costello says he’s a viable alternative

David Costello and Graham Platner are competing to take on Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican seeking a sixth term. Democrats hope to take control of the Senate by flipping four seats, with Maine considered a top pick-up opportunity.

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May 1 • 2:03 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Sinner beats Fils to reach Madrid Open final

World number one Jannik Sinner remains on course for a record fifth consecutive Masters 1,000 title after reaching the Madrid Open final with a straight-set win over Arthur Fils.

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May 1 • 12:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Birmingham defeats 9-time defending champ Palisades for City title

Birmingham captures its first City Section title in boys' lacrosse in more than a decade with a 20-8 victory over nine-time defending champion Palisades.

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May 1 • 1:17 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats

The redrawn congressional district lines that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon sign into law are intended to help Republicans pick up as many as four U.S. House seats in November — a scenario that would cost some Democrats their seats

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May 1 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Andreeva beats Baptiste to reach first Madrid final

Teenager Mirra Andreeva reaches her first Madrid Open final with a 6-4 7-6 (10-8) victory over Hailey Baptiste.

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Apr 30 • 6:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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7 House seats could shift to GOP after voting rights ruling: Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball

Two nonpartisan election handicappers identified seven districts that could be at risk of being redrawn to favor Republicans following the Supreme Court’s Wednesday decision limiting the scope of t…

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Apr 30 • 12:35 PM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
The art of politics: how global conflicts are playing out in this year's Venice Biennale

Israel and Russia's return to the Biennale has sparked threats of disruption

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Apr 30 • 5:56 AM EDT • Politics • theartnewspaper.com
World Cup: Will high ticket prices lead to empty seats?
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Apr 29 • 5:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump cracks down on women’s retreats, putting ‘new girls’ clubs’ at risk

The administration claims these retreats perpetuate the discrimination they purport to fight

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Apr 29 • 1:56 PM EDT • Politics • theweek.com
Comey appears in court in Trump threat case that's likely to pose a challenge for Justice Department

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in court on Wednesday, kick-starting a criminal case against him that legal experts say presents significant hurdles for the prosecution and will likely be a challenge for the Justice Department to win. Comey was indicted in North Carolina on Tuesday on charges of making threats against President Donald Trump related to a photograph he posted on social media last year of seashells arranged in the

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Apr 29 • 1:22 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Longtime Bryan business says new owners will be announced next week

Readfield Meats & Deli announced on social media Wednesday that the new owners will be announced next week

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Apr 29 • 12:46 PM EDT • Business • kbtx.com
Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act in setback for Black Democrats

The Supreme Court retreats from 1986 rules that called for electing Blacks and Latinos to Congress and state and local boards.

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Apr 29 • 11:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Tributes Pour In After Justin Simmons Announces Retirement At 32

Justin Simmons, one of the best defensive backs the NFL has seen over the past decade, is hanging up his cleats at the age of 32. Simmons started his NFL career with the Denver Broncos in 2016. The former Boston College star quickly blossomed into an All-Pro safety at the next level. After spending ...

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Apr 29 • 10:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Supreme Court limits key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act

The decision could touch off a scramble by Republicans to redraw minority-majority congressional districts, especially in the South, that could cost many Black Democrats their seats.

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Apr 29 • 10:29 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Man charged over threats to health centre after suspicious item found

Blantyre Health Centre was temporarily locked down last week by police.

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Apr 29 • 6:07 AM EDT • Health • bbc.com
Empty seats 'a symptom of staggering success'

The sight of empty seats in the Manchester City end at Wembley for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton has inevitably triggered the usual cycle of lazy jibes from rival fans. Under Pep Guardiola, a trip to England's showpiece venue has shifted from a once-in-a-generation opportunity to a routine commitment. Since 2011, City have visited the national stadium 33 times, and the weekend's clash against the Saints was Guardiola's 25th Wembley appearance alone, including the Premier League meetings with Tottenham in 2018.

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Business briefs, April 29

Ventas expects 2026 senior living investments will total $3B by year’s end … RFK Jr.’s recent comments on paid family caregivers ‘deeply concerning,’ advocates say … DHS interim final rule codifying immigration fees goes into effect May 29 … Assisted living provider groups back new HCBS quality measures, with caveats … Fitch rates Lebanon Valley Brethren Home at BBB

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Apr 29 • 12:01 AM EDT • Business • mcknightsseniorliving.com
DeSantis' Florida redistricting map advances — but draws GOP no votes, legal scrutiny

Florida is seen as the last possible place before the November midterms for Republicans to gain seats in mid-decade redistricting, a process kickstarted last year by President Donald Trump and the White House.

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Apr 28 • 7:03 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Political violence and Wisconsin's 2026 race for governor

As the political tenor in America continues to deteriorate, threats against politicians have increased, some only online and others very much real and in person. This peril was once again ...

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Apr 28 • 6:07 PM EDT • Politics • pbswisconsin.org
Earnings call transcript: PENN Entertainment beats EPS expectations in Q1 2026

Earnings call transcript: PENN Entertainment beats EPS expectations in Q1 2026

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Apr 28 • 10:14 AM EDT • Entertainment • investing.com
Highlands softball defeats Conner in rain-shortened affair

The Highlands Bluebirds used three runs in the first inning to defeat Conner, 4-1, in a potential regional championship preview.

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Apr 27 • 8:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Data reveals threats to lawmakers on the rise despite calls to end political violence

A recent Pew Research study found that 85% percent of Americans believe political violence is on the rise, with roughly half of Americans blaming the right and the other half blaming the left.

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Apr 27 • 6:59 PM EDT • Politics • abc13.com
What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to a new industry: psychedelic retreats

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Apr 27 • 5:19 PM EDT • Business • latimes.com
Ron DeSantis releases new congressional map creating four more GOP-leaning seats in Florida

Some Republicans are concerned it could put GOP incumbents in danger by spreading out conservative votes, and margins in many new seats will likely get tighter.

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Apr 27 • 12:56 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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DeSantis floats Florida map that could give GOP up to four more House seats

The redistricting plan proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, if approved, would let Republicans regain their lead in the national gerrymandering arms race.

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Apr 27 • 12:07 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Gov. DeSantis releases proposed congressional map for Florida, could cut 4 Democratic seats

Democrats hold 8 seats on the current map.

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Apr 27 • 11:36 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
DeSantis proposes new US House map for Florida aiming to flip four seats for Republicans

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a new map for US House districts that appears to show Republicans gaining an advantage in four seats now held by Democrats.

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Apr 27 • 11:14 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Alice Henderson’s “Storm Warning” Is a Wild Ride of Survival Science and Savage Threats

Storm Warning is Alice Henderson’s fifth wild and wooly, storm-tossed, action-packed suspense novel featuring protagonist wildlife biologist and environmentalist adventurer Alex Carter. Her current assignment to study and protect imperiled hawksbill turtles in tropical Hawai’i seemed like an idyllic vacation of sun, surf, swimming and snorkeling. The intensive military survival training taught to her by

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Apr 27 • 10:41 AM EDT • Science • booktrib.com
Ron DeSantis unveils new Florida congressional map that would give the GOP an extra four seats

Gov. Ron DeSantis reveals a new Florida congressional map that would add four Republican seats, sparking a clash with Democratic leader Jeffries.

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Apr 27 • 9:40 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Longtime Cincinnati barbecue business announces closure

A well-known local restaurant and catering business is closing.

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Apr 27 • 9:28 AM EDT • Business • local12.com
DeSantis, Florida GOP plowing ahead with new congressional maps despite risks

Remaking Florida’s congressional map is dicey for Republicans, who face strict redistricting rules and risk making safe GOP seats competitive.

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Apr 27 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • miamiherald.com
A Supreme Court case over pesticides is bringing out the ‘MAHA moms’ — and threats of consequences for the midterms

When a group of mothers and wellness influencers, including surgeon general nominee Casey Means, was asked to go to the White House this month, some of them assumed a few staffers would hear their grievances about the health risks of weedkillers.

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Apr 27 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Intel’s Budget Wildcat Lake Chip Beats Apple’s MacBook Neo by 27% in Multi-Core, Matches A18 Pro Single-Thread Performance

Intel Core 5 320, a Wildcat Lake CPU for budget laptops, has been tested, showcasing good numbers vs competition such as MacBook Neo.

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Apr 27 • 4:40 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
Look back at Trump's major security scares and assassination attempts

Trump has faced multiple assassination attempts, security incidents and violent threats throughout his political career, most recently in Washington.

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Apr 26 • 3:12 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
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Trump speaks on political violence following Correspondents' Dinner shooting

Senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy reports live from the White House on the Correspondents' Dinner shooting, detailing his conversation with President Donald Trump about the incident and past threats against political figures.

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Apr 26 • 8:39 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Trump says no warning of threats before WHCD shooting incident
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Apr 26 • 1:45 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Good news for business travellers

The seats in economy that so many of us use are finally getting an upgrade

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Apr 26 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • ft.com
A timeline of assassination attempts and threats against Trump

Donald Trump has faced multiple assassination attempts and security threats during his political career, including a confirmed shooting.

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Apr 25 • 11:04 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
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What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Virtually all the drugs offered at retreats are illegal under U.S. federal law.

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Apr 25 • 10:20 AM EDT • Business • orlandosentinel.com
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What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Virtually all the drugs offered at retreats are illegal under U.S. federal law.

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Apr 25 • 10:20 AM EDT • Business • denverpost.com
Opinion | The Political Defeats of Elon Musk

His political malpractice will loom large in the history of Trump 2.0.

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Apr 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
New business Classy Nibbles focuses on high quality charcuterie

Sweet dreams are made of cheese . . . and meats . . . and on quality and creative charcuterie boards. Classy Nibbles, a new local business started by Deb Baskerville, launched on April 17, and passed the state pre-opening inspection. “Charcuterie boards are fun to make,” she said. “I’ve always been creative, a painter […]

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Apr 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • timesrepublican.com
Welcome to the Resistance, Gerrymandering Texas Republicans

The new congressional seats Texas Republicans delivered for Trump by redistricting appear to have been canceled out—and then some—by Democratic states. Oops.

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Apr 24 • 1:17 PM EDT • Politics • texasmonthly.com
The Science of the Times: A Project Hail Mary Commentary

Nothing beats sitting at the cinema watching a movie for the first time and thinking to yourself, “Wow, this is why I love movies.” Project Hail Mary did that for me.

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Apr 24 • 12:00 PM EDT • Science • georgetownindy.com
Josh Shapiro tests his clout in trying to flip US House seats in Pennsylvania

If Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has his way, the Democratic path to winning back the US House will run through his state.

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Apr 24 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com