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Jun 18 2026SPORTS

Baseball dreams and lasting bonds: how two young athletes grew together

Anthony Murphy and Anthony Shepard have known each other since they were teenagers, bumping into each other at baseball camps across the country. These weren't just any camps—they were part of a league-wide effort to help promising young players refine their skills while building relationships that

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Jun 15 2026OPINION

Fans in the U. S. Face a Hard Choice at Iran’s World Cup Match

Iran’s national soccer team is set to play in the United States this summer, but many fans living abroad are torn. The country’s recent crackdown on protests and the ongoing war with the U. S. and Israel add pressure to a simple love of the game. The team was given visas at the last minute and had

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Jun 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Turning waste into value: how treated red mud strengthens roads without harming nature

Red mud, the leftover sludge from aluminum production, is infamous for its high pH and toxic metals. Left untreated, it can seep into soil or water, creating long-term damage. Researchers explored how to turn this industrial headache into a useful ingredient for road mix. They designed a three-step

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May 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Turning old tires into smoother, longer-lasting roads

Ann Arbor just paved two residential streets using asphalt mixed with recycled tire rubber—a small but meaningful test of a technology that’s been around for decades. Workers spread the dark, rubber-speckled pavement on Northbrook Place and Oakbrook Drive, turning about 2, 000 scrap tires into road

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Help beyond borders: How mental health struggles affect displaced communities

Many people move to new countries for safety, jobs or a better future. But the stress doesn’t end when they arrive. Stigma around mental health in some cultures can make it hard to ask for help. Language barriers, fear of being misunderstood and lack of trusted professionals often leave people feeli

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May 22 2026ART

A New Look at Cayuga Stories in Auburn

The West End Arts Campus in Auburn is preparing to showcase a fresh exhibition that explores the Cayuga people’s journey beyond their traditional lands. The display will travel across various venues, including the Schweinfurth Art Center and the Cayuga Museum of History & Art, giving visitors a chan

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May 09 2026FINANCE

Australia’s Crypto Rules Get Tighter – Here’s What’s Changing for Digital Money Businesses

Last April, new rules kicked in across Australia that make it harder for shady crypto businesses to hide dirty money. The country’s financial watchdog, AUSTRAC, isn’t waiting around—it’s already out checking how well crypto firms are following these rules. Two big sweeps are happening right now. Fi

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Should paramedics give aspirin before patients reach the hospital?

Quick action saves lives when someone has a heart attack. That’s why some emergency teams now give aspirin on the spot. But does this practice hold up under real-world conditions? A study called CELEBRATE looked at whether early aspirin use actually helps patients before they even get to the hospita

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Apr 20 2026OPINION

When Leaders Play God: Why Mixing Politics and Religion Can Backfire

Some supporters of a former U. S. president once made a short film comparing him to a protector sent by a higher power. They used a famous speech’s style to suggest this leader was chosen by destiny. The video called him a leader who would never abandon his people. The former president shared it him

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Apr 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Microplastics on the Move: From City Streets to Caspian Shores

The world is full of tiny plastic pieces, but how they travel between land and sea is still a mystery. Scientists set up air samplers at seven different heights over the southern Caspian Sea and also used a vacuum pump to pull in air for two months. They collected samples from the coast, from the

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