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Richard Brown runs Proof Culture, a sneaker accessory company, out of his Ohio home. He is Black and has a beard. He is seated behind a computer monitor and there are sneakers in plastic display cases behind him.

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He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid

by Alina Selyukh May 3, 2026May 3, 2026

After the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs, Richard Brown began lining up the paperwork he needed to get his refund. Experts say many businesses may never get their money back.

A new levee built by the Stillaguamish Tribe, left, separates farmland from newly restored wetlands at the mouth of the Stillaguamish River near Stanwood, Washington, on April 8, 2026.

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Why this tribe is buying up hundreds of acres of farmland — and flooding it

by John Ryan May 3, 2026May 3, 2026

The Stillaguamish Tribe in Washington state has been buying land in its traditional territory and removing levees. The goal is to turn farmland into wetlands with the hopes of restoring Chinook salmon.

Valerus speaks at a LanguageLine press conference in front of New York City Hall in April. All the workers and organizers are wearing red T-shirts. Valerus has long frizzy hair and wears glasses.

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How algorithms wreaked havoc with these workers’ schedules and cut their pay

by Huo Jingnan May 3, 2026May 3, 2026

Hourly workers across a number of industries have long been grappling with unstable schedules and pay as their employers use software to slash labor costs and maximize productivity.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gives a statement during his visit to the army at the Bundeswehr base in Munster, Germany, Thursday, April, 30, 2026.

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Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal ‘anticipated’, Spain and Italy could be next

by Willem Marx May 2, 2026May 3, 2026

Germany’s defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon’s decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.

Bard College President Leon Botstein speaks during the 153rd Commencement at Bard College, May 25, 2013, in Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y.

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Bard College’s president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

by The Associated Press May 2, 2026May 3, 2026

The longtime president of Bard College in New York has announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship than was previously known with Jeffrey Epstein.

Golden Tempo (19) ridden by Jose L. Ortiz wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky.

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Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner

by The Associated Press May 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Golden Tempo has won the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1 to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.