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May 14 2026SPORTS

A British driver’s bold race against time

Katherine Legge isn’t just racing cars—she’s racing the clock. On May 24, the British racer will line up for the Indianapolis 500, a 500-mile dash that’s already a brutal test of skill and endurance. But that’s only half the battle. Hours later, she’ll hop on a plane, fly over 500 miles, and jump in

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May 14 2026LIFESTYLE

When Love Meets Faith: The Challenges of Merging Two Worlds

Dating often starts with sparks—shared jokes over coffee, late-night chats, and maybe even a few awkward first family dinners. But what happens when those sparks meet a wall built by tradition? A woman from Argentina, raised in a Jewish household, found herself in exactly that spot after matching wi

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

The AI race heats up as businesses switch to a new leader

Businesses in the U. S. are now more likely to pay for Anthropic’s AI tool than OpenAI’s. In April 2026, Anthropic’s adoption hit 34. 4%, while OpenAI’s dropped to 32. 3%. The shift happened quickly—just a year ago, OpenAI led with 32%, and Anthropic barely registered. What changed? Anthropic’s codi

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May 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Testing the brain’s power to control movement

Brandon Patterson, paralyzed from the chest down after a car crash nine years ago, depends on family help for daily tasks like getting out of bed or pouring coffee. But scientific progress has offered him a new role—not just a test subject, but an active participant in pushing boundaries. Unlike typ

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May 10 2026BUSINESS

Korean Barbecue Goes Fast-Casual in Chicago

KFire started as a pandemic experiment in Logan Square when two friends decided to turn a joke at a poker night into a real business. Ben Kim, a former finance worker, had zero restaurant experience but jumped in headfirst. He even took an entry-level job at a Mediterranean fast-casual spot to learn

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Leading the heart: How Ghana’s centre reshaped heart care in West Africa

Ghana took a major step forward in 1989 when a specialist unit opened at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Instead of flying patients abroad for heart surgery, local doctors now had a place to perform modern procedures right at home. Over time, this centre attracted trainee surgeons from across W

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May 07 2026HEALTH

Diabetes care during COVID: what changed and why it matters

Before the pandemic hit, about four in ten people with type 2 diabetes were managing to keep their blood sugar in the safe zone. Doctors call this “good glycemic control, ” and it usually means the long-term marker HbA1c is below 7 %. Keeping that number low lowers the risk of heart attacks, eye dam

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May 05 2026POLITICS

Ruling Holds: Abortion Pill by Mail Stays Legal—for Now

The Supreme Court just hit pause on a Louisiana court’s decision to ban abortion pills sent through the mail. For now, people can still get mifepristone via telehealth and receive it without stepping into a clinic. But this isn’t a final win—it’s just a temporary hold while the justices think it ove

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May 05 2026SPORTS

How a quiet star led the Cavaliers through a wild Game 7

Jarrett Allen wasn’t the flashiest name when Cleveland faced elimination against Toronto. He’s the kind of player who makes others look good—setting hard screens, grabbing rebounds, and finishing quietly at the rim. But when the Cavaliers needed someone to step up in Game 7, Allen didn’t just play—h

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May 04 2026EDUCATION

Colorado’s School Funding Plan: Big Numbers, Small Impact?

Colorado plans to give K-12 schools nearly $195 million more next year, but that might not go as far as it seems. Lawmakers agreed to boost per-student funding by $440, bringing the total to over $12, 000 per child. Still, many rural schools worry the increase won’t cover rising costs or plug budget

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