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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities born in mid-May: a mix of legends and rising stars

Mid-May brings birthdays for everyone from rock stars to TV icons. Some names are familiar from big screens or hit shows, while others are known for music that shaped decades. The list includes actors who’ve played everything from doctors to detectives, singers who topped charts in the '80s and '90s

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May 11 2026POLITICS

California’s Governor Race Gets a Fresh Spin

The upcoming election in California feels like a breath of fresh air for voters tired of high prices, soaring housing costs and political fatigue. While the state grapples with rising gas and living expenses, the gubernatorial race has finally stepped out of its dull routine. Unlike past contests

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Celebrating Moms: What We Do and What We Miss

The U. S. plans to honor mothers on a single day, yet the rest of the year can feel less supportive. A survey shows that 88 % of Americans intend to mark Mother’s Day, with many buying gifts or planning parties. Roughly half will give flowers, and a third will send cards. The average gift costs abou

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May 11 2026POLITICS

South Carolina’s Budget Battles: When College Funding Becomes a Pawn in Politics

Lawmakers in South Carolina aren’t just making headlines—they’re playing a risky game with the state’s money. A group of Republican politicians recently pushed to cut all funding for South Carolina State University, a historically Black college, after the school withdrew an invitation for Lt. Gov. P

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Why American politics keeps swinging back and forth like a pendulum

Politics in the U. S. has turned into a nonstop seesaw ride. Since 2000, power has switched parties in 11 of the last 13 major elections. Before that, full reversals happened only 5 times in the final 13 elections of the 1900s. The causes run deeper than who sits in the Oval Office. Rising inequalit

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May 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Digital tools and older adults: what do they really think?

As people live longer, more daily tasks—from banking to doctor visits—are moving online. But many older adults face challenges keeping up with these changes. A recent look into their experiences shows mixed feelings about digital services. Some see them as helpful tools that make life easier. Others

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May 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Shopping in VR: When Less Really Means More

Using virtual reality for shopping is becoming a big trend. Stores and designers love the idea of creating lifelike spaces online, but pushing for super realistic scenes might actually make things harder for shoppers. A simpler setup could help people focus better on what matters—picking out product

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May 11 2026POLITICS

A Tech-Savvy Professor Takes on California’s 75th District Race

Gerald Boursiquot isn’t your typical politician. At 58, the New York native turned Fallbrook resident is running for California’s 75th Assembly District, covering areas like Poway and Santee. His background as a computer science professor and Lyft driver gives him a unique perspective on the challen

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Meet Kristoffer Reitan: His sister’s quiet rise in golf

Kristoffer Reitan is best known for his own golf trophies, but his sister has quietly built a career behind the scenes that many fans overlook. While Kristoffer swings clubs on the spotlight stage, his sibling has focused on shaping how golf is covered and shared with the world. Instead of chasing c

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May 11 2026POLITICS

How money gaps and crime rates shape police shootings in America

Researchers tracked fatal police shootings from 2015 to 2022 across more than 3, 000 U. S. counties. They found that out of every 10, 000 people, Black residents were 15 times more likely to be shot and killed by police than White residents. Hispanic residents faced about 2. 5 times higher risk than

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