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May 21 2026EDUCATION

Maine School Mix‑Up: Students Accidentally Sampled Dirt Instead of Dessert

A recent event at a Maine high school turned into an unexpected lesson in kitchen safety when three students took a bite of soil during a community dinner. The incident happened at the long‑running “Empty Bowl Supper, ” a fundraiser that has been part of Medomak Valley High School’s tradition for ye

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May 21 2026LIFESTYLE

A Young Hero Turns a Sad Loss into 15K for Animal Care

Buddy Braley, just six years old, decided to help animals after his beloved dog passed away. Living on a quiet farm near Gloucester in England, the family often shares pictures of their simple life online. When the local roads are almost empty, Buddy took a different route to make a difference. On

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May 21 2026HEALTH

A Simple Diet Plan That Cuts Diabetes Risk by a Third

People have long believed that type‑2 diabetes can only be managed with medicine, not cured. A new study in Spain challenges that view by showing how a Mediterranean‑style diet, combined with calorie control and regular exercise, can lower the chance of developing diabetes by 31 percent over six yea

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May 21 2026CELEBRITIES

Tragic End of a Young Influencer Amid Unanswered Questions

A 21‑year‑old Brazilian social media personality was killed last month in a shooting outside her home, according to local police. Two men on a motorcycle opened fire; one was shot by authorities the same day, while the other, who is 17, remains at large. Investigators are probing whether this att

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May 21 2026CRIME

Doctor Convicted for $45M Medicare Botox Scam

A California physician has been found guilty of filing false Medicare claims that totaled about $45 million. The case involves a doctor who ran a cosmetic clinic in Glendale and claimed that patients needed Botox for chronic migraines, even though most received the treatment for purely cosmetic r

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May 21 2026BUSINESS

New Game Powerhouse Forms as Embracer Splits

A big Swedish company called Embracer decided to split into two separate public firms. One new firm, Fellowship Entertainment, will own famous video‑game and movie brands like Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Tomb Raider. The other firm will keep the rest of Embracer’s businesses. The split aims

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May 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Possible Sale of ATG Entertainment, Britain’s Biggest Theatre Group

ATG Entertainment, the company that runs over 70 theatres across Britain and on Broadway, may soon be sold by its private‑equity owner. The idea is still in the early planning stages, according to sources close to the matter. The potential sale could fetch more than £4 billion, a figure based pa

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May 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Deal Lets JB Smoove Create Unscripted Hits

JB Smoove has struck a fresh multi‑year agreement with Fox Entertainment Studios that gives him the first chance to greenlight unscripted projects. In this arrangement, Smoove will act as an executive producer and creative partner for a variety of shows across different formats. His own production c

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May 21 2026BUSINESS

James Murdoch’s Bold Move into Podcasts and City Life

A deal worth more than $300 million has landed James Murdoch, the son of media magnate Rupert Murdoch, at the helm of two influential outlets: New York Magazine and Vox Media’s podcast network. The transaction, executed through his firm Lupa Systems, gives him control over a publication celebrated

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May 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Los Angeles Turns Into a Living, Breathing TV Set

Los Angeles is getting more than just fans on the streets; it’s becoming a main character in its own right. In early 2026, the city saw nearly ten percent more filming days than the previous year, thanks to new tax breaks and lower fees that keep crews in town. But money isn’t the only reason

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