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May 11 2026POLITICS

Spencer Pratt Pops Up in Lakers’ VIP Seats at Playoff Game

The mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt turned heads by showing up in the front‑row seats at a Lakers playoff match, right beside former owner Jeanie Buss. The game was the third round of the Western Conference semifinals, where Oklahoma City faced Los Angeles at Crypto. com Arena. Pratt didn’t usually

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Teens Teaching Teens: The New Way to Talk About Drugs

In Colorado, young people aren’t waiting for adults to teach them about drugs—they’re doing it themselves. Groups like Rise Above Colorado skip the boring lectures and use art, websites, and even podcasts to share real facts. Instead of warnings that don’t work, they focus on science and real-life s

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May 11 2026SPORTS

When Old-School Knicks Swept Philly and Left a Mark

In the age before viral clips and memes, a single moment captured the raw emotion of a playoff series. The New York Knicks rolled into Philadelphia and stunned the Sixers with a clean sweep. Charles Oakley, the team’s tough guy and locker-room voice, made sure the victory left a lasting image. He se

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Monday’s Sports Lineup: Big Games and Quiet Beginnings

Sports fans have plenty to watch tonight, but the real excitement starts early. Soccer kicks things off at 1:45 p. m. with a Saudi Pro League match between Al Ahli and Al Taawoun. By mid-afternoon, English football ramps up, with a Championship Playoff semifinal on CBS and the Premier League’s Leeds

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Is watching NFL games really costing fans $1, 000 a season?

Sports fans often complain about rising costs, but Donald Trump took it further by claiming NFL games cost $1, 000 per game when streaming. That number sounds shocking, but it’s misleading. Most NFL games—87%—are actually free on regular TV. Only a few are locked behind pricey streaming services lik

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May 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Big family, small but mighty impact

In Tehran half a century back, daily life had a rhythm most kids didn’t get to choose. Neighbors’ kitchens competed with street shouts, but one boy spent recess pages deep in borrowed books. The Armenian cook’s lamb over butter-soaked rice was legendary, yet the boy barely paused for second helpings

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May 11 2026SPORTS

How a new catcher and teamwork are shaping Cleveland’s game plan

Tony Arnerich wasn’t just filling in as Cleveland’s acting manager—he was stepping into a system already built for success. When Stephen Vogt missed a game due to illness, Arnerich took charge of a coaching staff that had been trained to work together. Instead of making decisions alone, he leaned on

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May 11 2026FINANCE

Vietnam’s Financial Growth Gets a US$25 Million Boost

Vietnam’s small and medium-sized businesses just got a major financial lifeline. A Hanoi-based non-bank lender called EVF secured a US$25 million loan from an international fund to expand its services. The money comes from the OPEC Fund for International Development, a group that typically supports

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Lakers face tough odds after Thunder take control

The Lakers now sit just one loss away from playoff elimination after a heavy Game 3 defeat to Oklahoma City. No NBA team has ever recovered from a 3-0 deficit, and with a 131-108 loss, the Lakers now face an uphill battle in the best-of-seven series. LeBron James, still performing at a high level wi

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Arkansas Razorbacks Aim to Finish Strong Against Oklahoma

The Arkansas Razorbacks aren't just playing for pride in their final regular-season SEC series—they're chasing a momentum boost that could shape their postseason future. Arkansas (33-17 overall, 14-11 SEC) faces Oklahoma (30-17, 12-13 SEC) in a series-deciding matchup Sunday at 1 p. m. , giving the

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