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Google Engineer Charged in $1.2 Million Polymarket Scheme

Google Engineer Charged in $1.2 Million Polymarket Scheme

Federal prosecutors have charged a Google software engineer with using confidential company data to make lucrative bets on prediction markets. Michele Spagnuolo allegedly netted $1.2 million by accessing internal search trend information before it became public.

5/28/2026
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Rare Island Pines Threatened by California Wildfire

Rare Island Pines Threatened by California Wildfire

A recent wildfire on Santa Rosa Island off the California coast has put one of the world's rarest pine species at risk. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has been working to preserve seeds from the island's unique plant populations.

5/27/2026
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Alaska Pilot Flies Children to School for Four Decades

Alaska Pilot Flies Children to School for Four Decades

In the remote village of South Naknek, Alaska, pilot Jon King has transformed the daily school commute into a flight. For nearly forty years, King has served as an airborne school bus driver, transporting students across the rugged terrain where traditional ground transportation remains impractical.

5/27/2026
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SEC Secession From NCAA Floated Amid Playoff Tensions

SEC Secession From NCAA Floated Amid Playoff Tensions

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart suggested the SEC could potentially break away from the NCAA if conference expansion disputes cannot be resolved, raising questions about the future structure of college football during this week's spring meetings.

5/27/2026
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Mallory Swanson Returns to USWNT After Giving Birth

Mallory Swanson Returns to USWNT After Giving Birth

Forward Mallory Swanson has been called up to the United States Women's National Team for the first time since giving birth in November. She will rejoin the squad for upcoming matches against Brazil in early June.

5/27/2026
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FIFA Subpoenaed Over 2026 World Cup Ticket Practices

FIFA Subpoenaed Over 2026 World Cup Ticket Practices

New York and New Jersey have issued subpoenas to FIFA as part of an investigation into ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup. The probe focuses on escalating ticket prices and allegations that fans received misleading information about seat locations.

5/27/2026
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Joplin Tornado's Legacy: Compassion That Endures 15 Years

Joplin Tornado's Legacy: Compassion That Endures 15 Years

When a devastating tornado struck Joplin, Missouri in May 2011, displacing thousands and claiming 160 lives, the community's response created lasting bonds of compassion. Fifteen years later, organizations born from that tragedy continue serving residents in need.

5/27/2026
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Forever Chemicals Drop 70% in Seabird Eggs After Regulations

Forever Chemicals Drop 70% in Seabird Eggs After Regulations

A 55-year study tracking northern gannets on Bonaventure Island reveals dramatic declines in PFAS contamination following regulatory action. The research demonstrates how environmental oversight can successfully reduce toxic chemical loads in wildlife populations.

5/27/2026
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UFC Chief Building Fight Arena on White House Lawn

UFC Chief Building Fight Arena on White House Lawn

Dana White, head of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is overseeing construction of a temporary outdoor stadium on the White House South Lawn for an unprecedented mixed martial arts event planned for June 14. The event will celebrate America's 250th birthday with cage matches before thousands of spectators.

5/27/2026
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Chrysler Building Opened 96 Years Ago Today

Chrysler Building Opened 96 Years Ago Today

On this day in 1930, the iconic Chrysler Building opened its doors to the public in New York City, becoming the world's tallest structure for nearly a year. The Art Deco masterpiece remains the tallest brick building ever constructed and continues to captivate architecture enthusiasts worldwide.

5/27/2026
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Biden Sues Justice Department Over Classified Documents Probe Audio

Biden Sues Justice Department Over Classified Documents Probe Audio

Former President Joe Biden filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday seeking to prevent the Justice Department from releasing audio recordings and transcripts from his interviews with a ghostwriter during a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.

5/27/2026
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