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Second vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz in about 8 hours

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/4/2026 2:21 AM

An oil tanker was struck late Sunday near the Strait of Hormuz, the second attack on a vessel in the Persian Gulf in about eight hours. ... Read full Story

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Police arrest, charge at last 19 after Alice Springs' riot

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/4/2026 1:14 AM

Police in central Australia have arrested or charged 19 people after last week's riot in Alice Springs, including another 13 announced Monday. ... Read full Story

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3 dead, 3 ill in suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/3/2026 11:24 PM

Three passengers on a cruise ship off West Africa have died from suspected hantavirus and at least three others required medical treatment. ... Read full Story

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North Korea denies role in crypto hacking cases

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/3/2026 7:19 PM

N. Korea denied allegations that it was behind recent international cryptocurrency hacking and cybercrime cases, calling the claims "false information." ... Read full Story

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Korean doctor marks 50 years of service with memoir

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/3/2026 7:10 PM

S. Korean physician Kim Chul-soo marked 50 years in medicine with the release of his memoir, reflecting on a career devoted to humanitarian service. ... Read full Story

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South Korea eyes offshore nuclear reactors amid global race

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/3/2026 6:58 PM

Global competition to develop offshore SMRs is intensifying, with S. Korea moving to enter the emerging market for floating nuclear power systems. ... Read full Story

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Trump says U.S. will 'free' ships stranded by Strait of Hormuz closure

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/3/2026 6:52 PM

U.S. President Donald Trump declared Sunday he intends to "free" cargo ships stranded for months by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. ... Read full Story

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Japan, Vietnam boost supply chain ties amid China concerns

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/3/2026 6:51 PM

Japan and Vietnam agreed to deepen cooperation across key economic security sectors, including energy, critical minerals, semiconductors, AI and space. ... Read full Story

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Japan imports Russian oil after Hormuz disruption

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/3/2026 6:46 PM

Japan imported Russian crude oil for the first time since disruptions, highlighting a shift toward energy security despite ongoing sanctions Moscow. ... Read full Story

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Majority of Japanese support constitutional revision: poll

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/3/2026 6:33 PM

Public support for revising Japan's Constitution remains above 50%, raising the amendments could gain momentum under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. ... Read full Story

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Korean ballet 'Shim Chung' marks 40 years on stage

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/3/2026 6:23 PM

The Universal Ballet's production of Shim Chung returned to the stage at the Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater, marking the 40th anniversary. ... Read full Story

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Japan deploys low-cost ‘cardboard drones’ for warfare

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/3/2026 6:09 PM

Japan is accelerating deployment of "cardboard drones," signaling a shift in modern warfare from technological sophistication to cost efficiency. ... Read full Story

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South Korea invests $5.7B to boost AI industry

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/3/2026 6:02 PM

S. Korea is accelerating investment to strengthen its AI competitiveness through the National Growth Fund, expanding support beyond AI to energy. ... Read full Story

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China tightens drone rules despite global industry dominance

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/3/2026 5:46 PM

China has begun tightening regulations on its drone industry, prompting concerns that the government may be undermining one of its competitive sector. ... Read full Story

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Two U.S. Army soldiers reported missing in Morocco

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/3/2026 10:54 AM

Two members of the U.S. Army were reported missing during a training event in Morocco on Sunday morning by the United States Africa Command. ... Read full Story

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Cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz says it’s attacked as Iran pushes new peace deal

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 5/3/2026 9:50 AM

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but also expressed doubt it would lead to a deal. ... Read full Story

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Carney to take part in European summit on security, trade

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 5/3/2026 9:34 AM

Canada is the first non-European country to attend these meetings, which have taken place twice a year since they began after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. ... Read full Story

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Video of NYC police killing machete-wielding man at Grand Central station released

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 5/2/2026 7:04 PM

NYPD footage shows officers fatally shooting a man who had stabbed three people at a busy New York subway station after he allegedly refused repeated commands to drop a weapon. ... Read full Story

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Carney’s trip to Armenia happening as Ottawa’s foreign policy aims shift, expert says

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 5/2/2026 11:48 AM

Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Armenia for a summit focused on Ukraine and trade, as critics warn Canada is shifting away from its democracy-first foreign policy. ... Read full Story

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South Korea oil aid applications reach 73%

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/1/2026 9:37 PM

More than 73% of people eligible for South Korea's first round of high oil price relief payments have applied, government data showed Friday. ... Read full Story

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by Science News | Apr 30 2026

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by Billboard | May 04 2026

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United Airlines flight strikes turnpike light pole, injuring driver

by upi.com | May 03 2026

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Miranda Devine: Dems seek a blue-collar MAGA man to win back Trump voters — but better look in the mirror

by New York Post | May 03 2026

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by NY Post | May 03 2026

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Second vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz in about 8 hours

by United Press International, Inc. | May 04 2026

Word of the Day

scrupulous

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 4, 2026 is:

scrupulous • \SKROO-pyuh-lus\ • adjective

Scrupulous describes someone who is very careful about doing something correctly, or something marked by such carefulness. Scrupulous can also describe someone who is careful about doing what is honest and morally right.

// She was always scrupulous about her work.

// Being an editor requires scrupulous attention to detail.

// Less scrupulous companies find ways to evade the law.

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Examples:

“Scrupulous directors make sure that the sound of their movies is grossly efficient, so that the dramatic meaning of a scene is apparent even in the worst theatre or home system in the country …” — David Denby, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026

Did you know?

People described as scrupulous might feel discomfort if their work is not executed with a sharp attention to detail. Such discomfort might present itself as a nagging feeling, much as a sharp pebble in a shoe might nag a walker intent on getting somewhere. And we are getting somewhere. The origin of scrupulous is founded in just such a pebble. Scrupulous and its close relative scruple (“a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is wrong”) both come from the Latin noun scrupulus, “a small sharp stone,” the diminutive of scrupus, “a sharp stone.” Scrupus has a metaphorical meaning too: “a source of anxiety or uneasiness.” When the adjective scrupulous entered the English language in the 15th century, it described someone careful about preserving their moral integrity, but it now is also commonly used for someone who is careful in how they execute tasks.

Second vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz in about 8 hours

Police arrest, charge at last 19 after Alice Springs' riot

3 dead, 3 ill in suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

North Korea denies role in crypto hacking cases

Korean doctor marks 50 years of service with memoir

South Korea eyes offshore nuclear reactors amid global race

Trump says U.S. will 'free' ships stranded by Strait of Hormuz closure

Japan, Vietnam boost supply chain ties amid China concerns

Japan imports Russian oil after Hormuz disruption

Majority of Japanese support constitutional revision: poll

Korean ballet 'Shim Chung' marks 40 years on stage

Japan deploys low-cost ‘cardboard drones’ for warfare

South Korea invests $5.7B to boost AI industry

China tightens drone rules despite global industry dominance

Two U.S. Army soldiers reported missing in Morocco

Cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz says it’s attacked as Iran pushes new peace deal

Carney to take part in European summit on security, trade

Video of NYC police killing machete-wielding man at Grand Central station released

Carney’s trip to Armenia happening as Ottawa’s foreign policy aims shift, expert says

South Korea oil aid applications reach 73%

United Nations

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