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May 03 2026POLITICS

Health struggles of jailed Iranian activist spark urgent calls for action

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights figure in Iran, faces life-threatening medical emergencies while behind bars. According to her family’s organization, she suffered a serious heart issue and collapsed multiple times recently. This prompted prison officials to rush her to a hospital, though

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May 03 2026EDUCATION

Why do colleges lean so far left?

Many universities today have classrooms where political balance is missing. At one top school, Democrats now outnumber Republicans by over 30 to 1 in key departments like arts and law. That ratio looks similar at another Ivy League campus where faculty have worked for decades. Three or four decades

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May 03 2026HEALTH

When the Body Weakens, the Spirit Fights Back

Few diseases reshape lives as drastically as ALS. It doesn’t just weaken muscles—it forces people to adapt daily tasks in ways most of us never consider. Some, like a famous physicist diagnosed in the 1960s, defied expectations by living decades longer than predicted. His sharp mind stayed intact, t

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May 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Take on Narnia: From Big Screen to Small Screen

Netflix isn t just about streaming shows anymore. The platform now has a new movie to prove it: "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew" will hit theaters first, then move to Netflix after seven weeks. That s a rare move for a big Hollywood film, showing how streaming services are trying to bring people back

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May 03 2026BUSINESS

A Local Seafood Spot Closes After 46 Years

For over four decades, a small but beloved seafood spot in Dana Point Harbor served up fresh catches and classic meals. Now, Jon’s Fish Market will close its doors on May 3 after owner Shala Mansur O’Keefe decided the daily grind of running a business had become too much. Health struggles and financ

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May 02 2026HEALTH

Ghirardelli Mixes Pulled After Possible Salmonella Risk

A batch of Ghirardelli powdered drinks has been taken off shelves because the company suspects that a key ingredient might be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall follows an earlier pull of milk powder from a supplier in California that raised similar concerns. This milk powder is used in

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May 02 2026LIFESTYLE

Fresh Harvest, Fresh Vibes: Elkhart’s Saturday Market Comes Alive

Elkhart’s downtown buzzes again on Saturday mornings, as the city’s farmers market opens its gates on May 2. The event runs from nine in the morning until one in the afternoon, and it will stay on the calendar through September 26. Last year, people who visited almost tripled in number, with more

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May 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Thriller Features Rising Stars and Dark Drama

The film called I Am Not Your Mother is a psychological thriller that will bring together Carrie Coon, Ben Platt and Lukas Gage. A director named Craig Johnson is in charge of the project, while he and writer Ryan O’Connell have written the script. The production company Mister Smith Entertain

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May 02 2026HEALTH

Learning Life Lessons From Doctors

Doctors and medical students talk about real patient stories to show how they use good judgment in tough moments. They say that being a skilled clinician is more than knowing facts; it’s also about making smart choices when things don’t go as planned. When a doctor shares how they handled an u

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May 02 2026BUSINESS

Gas Surplus in the US While Global Demand Soars During Iran Conflict

The war with Iran has caused a major disruption in global gas supplies. Normally, the Middle East supplies a large portion of the world's liquid natural gas (LNG). But recent attacks have damaged key facilities and made shipping routes unsafe. Meanwhile, in the United States, gas is so plentiful tha

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