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May 13 2026POLITICS

What the U. S. and China really plan to talk about in Beijing

Leadership meetings always come with mixed signals. When the U. S. president lands in China this week, the official line says trade and security will top the agenda. Yet behind the red carpets, the two sides are quietly wrestling with an old question: how much oil keeps a war alive? China buys Iran

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May 13 2026EDUCATION

Canvas struggles after hack: What students and schools are still facing

Last week, a hacking group called Shinyhunters reportedly breached the Canvas online learning platform. The company behind Canvas, Instructure, managed to get the service back online after making a deal with the hackers. But even though Canvas is running again, many users are still dealing with prob

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Senators push to make social media safer for kids

A major step forward for online safety laws happened when a top Republican senator spoke in favor of a bill that would hold social media companies accountable for harming young users. The senator, who leads a key committee, made the announcement during a gathering near the Capitol with parents who l

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May 13 2026HEALTH

How balance exercises can improve running for people with weak ankles

Running with weak ankles often leads to instability and frustration. Many recreational runners deal with this issue without realizing there are exercises to help. A six-week program focusing on balance and hopping drills might be the solution. This training isn’t just about building strength—it also

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May 13 2026SPORTS

Who stood out in Grand Rapids sports this spring?

Spring sports in Grand Rapids are heating up with playoffs and individual performances that caught attention. A Jenison sprinter broke two school records, a Wyoming softball freshman smashed four home runs in a week, and a Hudsonville baseball pitcher delivered a no-hitter. These highlights show how

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May 13 2026HEALTH

Tech Tools to Help Cancer Patients Prepare Better Before Treatment

Cancer treatments have come a long way, helping more people survive longer. But even with better medicine, patients often face tough side effects that lower their quality of life. Before treatment even starts, prehabilitation can help. This means improving a patient’s strength, diet, and mental heal

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May 13 2026SPORTS

How one line from a rival player changed the fate of the Patriots dynasty

James Harrison spent years battling Tom Brady as a star for the Steelers, so when he joined the Patriots in 2017, he saw things from the other side. That year, owner Robert Kraft asked him a simple but loaded question: Who really made the Patriots so successful? Brady or Belichick? Harrison didn’t

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May 13 2026EDUCATION

How Philadelphia can make fairer school decisions

Philadelphia is dealing with big choices about schools—some might close while others may need renewal. These aren’t just numbers on a page; buildings left empty and fewer students mean tough times for neighborhoods. But when schools shut down or charters lose approval, whole families feel it. Parent

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May 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Switching to Day One with ease

Some writers prefer logging thoughts in Apple\''s built-in Journal app, but others want more power. Day One, a popular journaling tool, now lets Apple Journal users move their old entries without losing anything. Instead of rebuilding years of writing, they can carry it all over in a few steps. The

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May 13 2026CELEBRITIES

Why Do Famous Faces Stay Silent on Gaza?

Hollywood stars often avoid taking sides in global conflicts, but a comedian recently called them out for dodging the tough questions. During a podcast chat, she pointed out how hard it is to find celebrities willing to label the violence in Gaza as genocide. Sitting beside a Palestinian activist wh

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