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Highly qualified, not dependent: HC denies maintenance to wife with Rs 31 lakh income

A high court denied maintenance payments to a wife in a matrimonial dispute, citing her substantial income as a practicing gynaecologist with an M.D. degree. The case involved two highly qualified medical professionals and addressed the interpretation of maintenance provisions under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

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American pilots union chief says United CEO's merger idea showed 'bold vision'

The chief of the American pilots union praised United CEO's merger proposal with American Airlines as showing 'bold vision,' despite American Airlines declining to engage with the merger approach. United announced last month it had ended pursuit of the merger after the initial approach was rebuffed.

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Sentencing delayed for WA couple who tortured puppy to death

Two Washington residents, Nathan James Dekkers and Isabel Maree Busher, have had their sentencing adjourned until October in connection with the mistreatment and death of an 11-week-old puppy. They remain on bail pending the delayed court date.

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Jump to Lightspeed With a Millennium Falcon Desk Lamp

Vice publishes a promotional piece about a Millennium Falcon desk lamp product. The author uses self-aware humor to acknowledge the absurdity of claiming a Star Wars merchandise item will boost productivity, while implicitly encouraging readers to rationalize the purchase anyway.

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CopilotKit raises $27M to help devs deploy app-native AI agents

CopilotKit, a Seattle-based startup, raised $27M in Series A funding led by Giliot Capital, NFX, and SignalFire. The round aims to support developer deployment of app-native AI agents. TechCrunch reports exclusive access to this funding announcement.

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Quantum computers simulated their biggest molecule yet – with help

Two quantum computers collaborated with two supercomputers to simulate the largest molecule ever modeled using quantum hardware, setting a new record. The article reports this as a significant milestone in quantum computing capability, achieved through a hybrid computational approach.

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New Mexico has a plan to overhaul Facebook and Instagram

New Mexico's attorney general is pursuing a $3.7 billion settlement against Meta in the second phase of litigation, following a $375 million jury verdict. The state seeks funding for mental health, law enforcement, and education programs, plus operational changes to Meta's platforms including age verification and enhanced child safety detection.

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Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 playoff qualification scenarios: Can MI still make it to the top-4?

Mumbai Indians defeated Lucknow Super Giants to keep their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive, but remain in ninth place requiring four consecutive wins to reach the top-4. The article frames their situation as mathematically possible but practically desperate, with NRR as a secondary consideration only if they win all remaining matches.

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Two killed after small plane crashes into building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

A small airplane carrying five people crashed into a building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil on May 4, killing the pilot and co-pilot. The incident was reported by local fire department authorities. The article provides minimal detail about circumstances, casualties, or impact.

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A complete timeline of Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's feud and lawsuits

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their legal dispute stemming from their work on 'It Ends With Us.' Lively had filed sexual harassment complaints and accused Baldoni of orchestrating a smear campaign; Baldoni's separate lawsuit against Lively, The New York Times, and Ryan Reynolds was dismissed in November 2025.

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China Coast Guard ships sail in Japanese waters off Senkakus

Four China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese-claimed waters near Uotsuri Island in the Senkaku chain on Thursday afternoon. The report documents a maritime incursion in a disputed territorial zone without additional context or response.

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Penang’s cemetery tours spur interest in pioneers, colonial history

Penang's Northam Road Protestant Cemetery is conducting guided tours to educate visitors about colonial-era pioneers and local history. A tour guide leads small groups through the cemetery, highlighting historical graves and heritage significance beneath old frangipani trees.

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Why dinosaurs lived much more complex lives than we thought

Recent paleontological discoveries have expanded understanding of dinosaur behavior and social complexity. The article features paleontologist Dave Hone discussing new findings about dinosaur sociality, combat, and lifestyle based on a decade of research.

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OpenAI sales leader leaves for role at Thrive Capital

James Dyett, a sales leader at OpenAI who joined in 2023, is leaving the company to take a position at Thrive Capital. The article notes Dyett's tenure coincided with ChatGPT's explosive growth period.

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The Secret to Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Online Superstardom? Control

Wired profiles content creator Amelia Dimoldenberg, host of the web series Chicken Shop Date, discussing her approach to career management through selective deal-making, algorithm navigation, and thorough preparation. The piece is framed around an interview appearing on WIRED's Big Interview podcast.

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Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders

Wired publishes a gift guide for mothers featuring technology products including e-readers, digital wall calendars, and smart bird feeders. The piece frames thoughtful gifting as an expectation based on the reciprocal relationship between gift-giver and recipient.

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Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting

Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes, including one for beat reporting on Meta's known exposure of user data on social media. The article reports on the awards announcement on May 4.

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Tiny frozen world unexpectedly appears to have an atmosphere

A 500-kilometer object in the outer solar system similar to Pluto appears to possess an atmosphere, contradicting previous scientific assumptions about small bodies in that region. The discovery challenges existing models of how atmospheres form and persist on distant celestial objects.

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Editor’s Letter: Introducing Our May/June 2026 Issue

An editor's letter introduces the Texas Observer's May/June 2026 issue while framing an upcoming Texas political runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. The piece uses cryptic, cyclical language and notes that Trump's endorsement timing remains uncertain.

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What Does the Allred-Johnson Runoff Tell Us About Texas Dems?

The article examines a Texas Democratic runoff between Colin Allred and Julie Johnson, two politicians who both entered office during the 2018 blue wave—Allred by defeating Republican Pete Sessions for Congress, Johnson by defeating Matt Rinaldi for the Texas House. The piece uses their shared electoral history to frame questions about what their runoff reveals about the current state of Texas Democrats.