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May 17 2026POLITICS

Lamar Alexander Urges GOP to Push Back Against Trump

Senator Lamar Alexander, who served Tennessee for many years and once ran for president, has written a new book that calls out former President Trump. In his memoir, Alexander criticizes how the president spoke to a large crowd that later stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The senator says Trum

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Xabi Alonso Takes the Helm at Chelsea

Xabi Alonso will start as Chelsea’s new manager on 1 July, signing a four‑year contract to replace Liam Rosenior. The 44‑year‑old Spanish coach returns to English football after a brief stint at Real Madrid, where he left in January. Chelsea’s current season has been rough; the team sits ninth

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May 17 2026LIFESTYLE

A Sweet Surprise That Got a Tech Job

After losing his role in January, the husband struggled to find new work for eight months. He applied to dozens of tech openings but received almost no responses, even after his wife—who had experience in recruiting—helped polish his résumé and cover letters. When he began applying outside of tech,

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Global Tensions and US Strategy: A Fresh Look

Robert Gates, the former Defense Secretary, speaks on a TV show about how America faces new challenges from China and Russia. He says the world is in a risky period because those two countries have built up nuclear weapons and are catching up to US technology. Gates explains that China has almost tw

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May 17 2026SCIENCE

Iridium Complexes That Break Bonds and Add Oxygen

A new set of iridium compounds was made by removing a methyl group from older ionic versions. These neutral pieces, called 3 and 4, have a big ring of carbon atoms and a side group that can be chlorine or iodine. Scientists used them to build strange mixed‑metal structures that combine iridium

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May 17 2026WEATHER

Summer Heat Hits Chicago, Storms on the Horizon

The Chicago region will feel a strong summer breeze this Sunday, with temperatures climbing into the mid‑80s and clear skies expected by evening. A quick cloud cover may appear overnight, setting the stage for showers that could make Monday mornings rainy and slick. By mid‑day on Monday, the skies w

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Dharamsala Showdown: Kings vs RCB on a Bouncy Pitch

The upcoming match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru takes place in the lofty hills of Dharamsala, where the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium offers a unique test for both teams. The game arrives at a crucial juncture of the IPL, with each point potentially deciding wh

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Brian Norman Jr. Bounces Back With Quick Knockout

In Norfolk, Virginia, Brian Norman Jr. surprised everyone by ending his opponent Josh Wagner in just two rounds. The fight took place on the same night as Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright at Scope Arena. Norman, who has a record of 29 wins and only one loss, landed powerful punches that sent Wagner

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Future: A Call for Self‑Determination

President Lai Ching‑te recently told a celebration in Taipei that the phrase “Taiwan independence” simply means the island is not part of China and that its people alone should decide what happens next. He repeated a stance his party has held since 1999: Taiwan is already a sovereign state called

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May 17 2026EDUCATION

Parent vs. School: A Fight Over a Child’s Identity

A mother in Illinois is suing her local school district. She says the district changed her child’s name and pronouns without telling her. The school also made plans to support the child’s gender identity after the student was in crisis. The mother claims her rights were ignored. She says

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