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May 02 2026SPORTS

High tech meets high school baseball in unexpected ways

Terry Sanford High School in North Carolina just did something no other high school baseball program has tried before. They installed a high-tech system that tracks almost everything a player does on the field—125 different stats to be exact. Pitch speed, bat swing, how the ball flies off the bat: t

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May 02 2026BUSINESS

White Oak cuts 117 jobs as logistics sites shut down

White Oak, a company running logistics operations, recently closed two of its sites and let go of 117 workers. This isn’t just a local issue—it mirrors broader shifts in how goods are stored and moved. Automation and online shopping have changed the game, leaving many traditional warehouses struggli

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May 02 2026HEALTH

How Cancer Research Stays Relevant and Trustworthy

Cancer studies rely on people joining big research groups called cohorts. These groups help scientists spot patterns between lifestyle choices, genes, and cancer risks. But it takes more than just collecting data. Real progress happens when researchers treat participants like partners, not just subj

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May 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Small Changes That Add Up to a Greener Home

Going green doesn’t mean turning your life upside down. Two lifestyle reporters shared simple swaps that turned their homes into eco-friendly spaces without much fuss. One confessed to being a "paper towel monster" despite efforts elsewhere. While bamboo products exist, their high cost made them unr

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May 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Why a Judge Wants Hunter Biden’s Money Details Out in the Open

A judge just ordered Hunter Biden to hand over financial records—not because anyone is accusing him of hiding money, but because his spending habits could change how much he pays his ex-partner for their 7-year-old daughter. Lunden Roberts, who shares custody of Navy Joan Roberts, is pushing to rais

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May 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Life Lessons from a TV Host’s Health News

A well-known TV presenter recently shared some personal news that caught many people off guard. She revealed she has breast cancer and will pause her popular home-tour show to focus on surgery and recovery. Speaking openly on her morning show, she admitted to feeling afraid—not something most would

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May 02 2026OPINION

Danica Patrick shows how fitness stays fun at any age

At 44, Danica Patrick doesn’t act like she’s past her prime. Instead of slow walks or yoga retreats, she’s flipping gym weights and dropping tennis serves. Her weekend routine reads like an amusement park list: skiing in swimsuits, guzzling wine straight from bottles, golfing, skydiving—even tennis

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May 02 2026FINANCE

School spending gets a fresh look in Southwick

The Southwick-Tolland-Granville regional schools face a familiar problem: how to balance their $30 million budget when towns want deeper cuts. At a recent meeting, the school committee chair admitted the system’s finances could be clearer. He asked locals to understand that school budgets don’t work

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May 02 2026FINANCE

What Chicago Atlantic’s Big Meeting Means for Investors in 2026

A company that lends money mostly to smaller cannabis firms has set a date for its stockholders to meet and make decisions. On June 24, 2026, holders of company shares can log in online to vote on big-picture matters, but only if they owned stock before April 27, 2026. The company describes itself a

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May 02 2026POLITICS

A billionaire governor’s next big move

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is no stranger to writing big checks for political battles. But if he decides to run for president in 2028, he won’t be footing the entire bill himself. That’s according to people close to his inner circle, who say he’s already testing the waters with national fundraise

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