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Monday, May 4, 2026

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Medicaid Work Mandate Looms: 80 Hours or Lose Coverage by 2027

A sweeping federal law dubbed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' forces states to impose 80-hour monthly work requirements on most able-bodied Medicaid adults by January 2027, threatening coverage for millions. The policy, signed last summer, slashes $1 trillion from the program over a decade amid warnings of administrative chaos and coverage losses. As deadlines tighten, states scramble to comply while critics decry barriers to care.

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Elliott Outduels Hamlin for Texas Triumph in Chevy Sweep

Chase Elliott held off Denny Hamlin in a heart-pounding final restart to claim victory in the Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. The win capped Chevrolet's dominant tripleheader weekend sweep, spotlighting Hendrick Motorsports' resurgence. With multiple triumphs this season, Elliott joins Tyler Reddick in the elite winners' circle.[1][2][5]

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Elite 2025 Hoops Recruits Lock In With Powerhouses

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Ducks Stun McDavid, Oilers in Playoff Upset

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2026 NFL Draft Shocks: Saints Steal Gem, Sanders Stumbles

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Astros Host Winless White Sox in AL Clash of Titans and Tanks

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Tesla Stock Rallies on Q2 Deliveries Beat Amid EV Market Headwinds

Tesla's stock surged roughly 4-5% after the company delivered 384,122 vehicles in the second quarter of 2025, exceeding analyst expectations and signaling unexpected strength despite a broader slowdown in electric vehicle demand. The results come as Tesla grapples with a widening gap between production and deliveries, raising questions about demand sustainability in key markets.

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Amazon's $15B Warehouse Blitz Reshapes U.S. Logistics

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The Great Decoupling: Why Consumer Spending Defies Inflation's Grip

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Trump Slaps 100% Tariffs on China, Igniting New Trade War Fury

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CRE's Refinancing Gauntlet: $1 Trillion Debt Wall Tests Market Resilience

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NHL Draft Lottery Determines Top Pick Order

The NHL Draft Lottery determined the order for the first 16 picks of the upcoming draft. The San Jose Sharks secured the top pick, with Macklin Celebrini widely expected to be selected first overall.

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Angels Defeat Mariners; Trout's Performance Sparks Optimism

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Golden Knights Defeat Ducks 2-1 in Game 1

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Angels Defeat Yankees, 5-2; Trout Homers

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Celebrini Reaches Milestone, Joins Elite NHL Company

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12 Hospitalized in Arcadia Lake Shooting as Oklahoma Investigators Search for Suspect

A shooting at a lakeside party near Oklahoma City sent at least 12 people to hospitals Sunday night, with authorities still searching for the shooter. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at Arcadia Lake during what witnesses described as a "Sunday Funday" gathering, leaving police without leads as of late Sunday.

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