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Tiny cost. Big money lessons for small business owners.

May 4, 2026

Running a side hustle or a full-time gig takes more than just a good idea. Money moves matter just as much. Yet, many founders end up guessing when it comes to their own paychecks. A fresh bundle tries to fix that gap. For under $30, learners get 11 video courses and 160 hours of lessons on cash flo

crime

Pras Michel’s Prison Time: What It Means for Campaign Finance and Foreign Influence

May 4, 2026

Pras Michel, known for his work with the Fugees, recently started a 14-year prison sentence at a federal facility in Arizona. His crime? Helping funnel over $120 million from a fugitive Malaysian businessman, Jho Low, into Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. Low, infamous for the 1MDB embezzlem

science

Science in the Spotlight: How Experts Balance Truth and Public Needs

May 4, 2026

Scientists today face a tricky balancing act. On one side, they’re expected to deliver unbiased findings. On the other, they’re asked to step into the public eye and help shape policies or solve real-world problems. But what happens when these two goals clash? A recent study dug into this question b

religion

What the founders really thought about religion

May 4, 2026

The debate over whether America was meant to be a Christian nation keeps coming up as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. Some people strongly believe the founders wanted the U. S. to be a Christian country. Others argue that idea is a misunderstanding of history. The truth is more

politics

New Mexico governor race: Two Democrats, two visions

May 4, 2026

Voters in New Mexico got a close-up look at two different paths to the governor’s office during a Saturday debate in Albuquerque. Instead of a traditional setup, the event used a game-like format where candidates answered questions from local groups and earned flags from undecided voters for clear r

health

Health Check: How Hepatitis B Changes Kidney Disease in Iraq

May 4, 2026

Doctors often treat kidney disease and hepatitis B separately in Iraq, but these two conditions frequently overlap. New research looks at how the virus might reshape blood markers, fats, and kidney function in patients who have both problems. Instead of studying the conditions alone, this study comp

politics

Top U. S. Diplomat's Visit to Rome: What’s Really Happening?

May 4, 2026

A high-ranking U. S. official is heading to Italy and the Vatican this week for meetings, according to reports from Italian media. The visit, confirmed by two major newspapers, follows months of heated exchanges between Washington and Rome. Tensions spiked recently when the U. S. president publicly

politics

New Mexico’s step forward in disability rights

May 4, 2026

New Mexico once lagged behind in supporting people with disabilities through insurance coverage. But in 2023, the state took a big leap forward by requiring private insurers to include prosthetics and orthotics in their plans. That law was just the beginning—now, other states are watching and follow

entertainment

Mikayla Matthews Shares Her Health Struggles and Wins

May 4, 2026

At 26, Mikayla Matthews is speaking openly about her long battle with health problems that have reshaped her daily life. Instead of hiding her struggles, she’s sharing updates on social media, showing both the tough days and small victories. After years without a clear diagnosis, she’s now in Hawaii

politics

Rudy Giuliani Faces Health Battle After Years of Controversy

May 4, 2026

At 81, Rudy Giuliani has lived through dramatic highs and lows. Once praised for guiding New York through the 9/11 attacks, he now battles serious health issues in the hospital. Doctors describe his condition as critical but stable, meaning he’s in a tough spot but hanging on. A spokesperson shared