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May 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Louisiana's Biggest Wing Showdown Takes Flight Soon

Every year, food lovers in Louisiana look forward to a special day when wings take center stage. On May 16, downtown Lafayette will host Wing Wars of Acadiana, a lively festival where local restaurants, chefs, and even amateur cooks go head-to-head for the best wing title in the state. The event isn

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May 08 2026EDUCATION

Small School, Big Lessons: How a Local Garage Sale Teaches Real Business Skills

Every year around this time, students in Chippewa Falls transform Weber’s Field into a living classroom for one weekend. Instead of sitting through another textbook lesson, they set up a full garage sale that runs on real donations and real decisions. The twist? They’re not just selling old stuff—th

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May 08 2026FINANCE

Companies can\'t ignore AI anymore, or they\'ll struggle to keep up

Every business today needs AI, whether they like it or not. That’s not just a bold claim but a warning from a top investor. While people often think AI is only for tech startups, this investor argues that even traditional companies must adapt or get left behind. The shift isn’t just about buildi

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May 07 2026FINANCE

EVC’s Big Leap: Ads and Tech Drive a 74% Surge

EVC’s first quarter of 2026 saw a dramatic jump in earnings, thanks mainly to its advertising and technology arm. The company’s revenue climbed to roughly $197 million, more than double what it earned a year earlier. The key driver was the Advertising & Technology Services (ATS) segment, whose

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May 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ed sketches stars and stars sketch back

Ed started doodling when she was a kid in Staten Island, filling folders with drawings of Sonic and Pokémon. She never had formal training but spent her childhood surrounded by New York’s art scene. Today, she’s known as Ed the Artist, the woman who sketches Broadway stars at the stage door and capt

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May 06 2026FINANCE

Bigger Banks, Bigger Future for Europe

Europe must grow its banks if it wants to keep up with the United States and China. The head of the euro zone finance ministers says national pride can hold back progress. He urges a shift from local champions to European ones that can compete globally. The main challenge is money for technol

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Wave of Adventure Cars for Europe

Europe’s love for outdoor getaways is getting a fresh twist with a vehicle that blends rough terrain skill with street-smart ease. The focus isn’t just on raw power or flashy specs. Instead, it’s about creating a ride that understands real life. Imagine a car that handles potholes like a mountain pa

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May 06 2026POLITICS

France picks crisis expert Moulin for top bank job

Emmanuel Macron is moving fast to fill a central banking vacancy before his time ends next year. The president wants Emmanuel Moulin, a longtime economic insider, to take over the Bank of France when the current chief steps down in June. Moulin, 57, has spent decades in French economic circles, from

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Hong Kong’s Dragon Boat Festival: More Than Just Races

Every summer, Hong Kong turns into a giant celebration of speed, tradition, and community. The 2026 Dragon Boat Festival is no exception. Instead of just watching teams paddle furiously, visitors get a full 13-day festival that mixes old customs with modern fun. The main races happen on June 27 and

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May 05 2026SCIENCE

New Scientist Joins Nano‑Medicine Company to Tackle Tough Joint Diseases

Eascra Biotech, a startup that builds tiny delivery machines for medicines, has hired Dr. Anne Yau as a Life Science Research Scientist. She will work in the company’s preclinical laboratory at the Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives facility in Worcester, where researchers test new tools before

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