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Jun 01 2026SPORTS

How Pro Anglers Turned Weather Trouble into a Win

The New Jersey Sea Birds didn’t need a full weekend to prove they were the best at the Carrier Cup tournament. Bad weather scrapped the final day, but their early lead was too big to catch. Over two days, they landed four blue marlin and one sailfish, racking up 1, 875 points. That’s more than doubl

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s vote count faces scrutiny after unexpected early results

Colombia just wrapped up its first round of voting, and the unexpected numbers have created fresh drama. Iván Cepeda, a close political ally of the current president, found himself trailing far behind a candidate who built his campaign on a strict no-nonsense approach. Normally, allies of the sittin

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s biggest election rematch: What the runoff means for the country

In Colombia’s presidential race, two very different candidates made it to the next round. Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer with a tough-guy nickname ("The Tiger"), won over 43% of the vote by promising a crime-fighting approach inspired by Donald Trump’s policies. His opponent, Iván Cepeda, is kno

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

How Crypto Became a Hidden Player in U. S. Elections

In just two years, crypto went from being seen as a risky bet to one of the biggest spenders in U. S. politics. After a major crash in 2022, lawmakers were ready to shut it down entirely. The industry was getting sued left and right, and even big names like Coinbase were fighting regulators in court

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Better ways to study hepatitis B in labs

Hepatitis B remains a global health issue with about 1. 2 million new infections every year. Despite having a vaccine, the virus keeps spreading. Existing treatments can slow down the disease but can’t cure it completely. To fight the virus effectively, researchers need better tools. One of these to

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Jun 01 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Birthdays and Fun Facts for May 31st

May 31st marks another year for several well-known names in entertainment. Among them is Clint Eastwood, who celebrates his 96th birthday this year. He didn't start as an actor but took on directing early in his career, with his first film being "Cry Misty for Me. " Meanwhile, Brooke Shields turns 6

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Who’s Winning Peru’s Tight Presidential Race?

One week before Peru votes again, the race is tighter than expected. Right-leaning Keiko Fujimori leads left-leaning Roberto Sanchez by just three points in recent polls. Fujimori has about 38% support, while Sanchez holds around 35%. That’s a small shift from earlier numbers, where Fujimori was sli

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Israel’s Move into Lebanon: What the Beaufort Castle Capture Really Means

The Israeli military recently took control of a 900-year-old fortress in southern Lebanon, a spot known as Beaufort Castle, along with the high ground around it. This wasn’t just about old stones—it was about gaining a clear view of southern Lebanon and northern Israel, where Hezbollah has been firi

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Jun 01 2026CELEBRITIES

A Quiet Choice: Why a Hollywood Star Bought Peace in the Mountains

Back in the early 1980s, when most actors dreamed of staying close to film sets and premiere parties, Kurt Russell did something unusual. He left Los Angeles to start a ranch in Colorado. He wasn’t running away, though. He was choosing a life that felt right for him and his family. Mountains became

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Life by the Border: The Cost of Crossing Divides

In a quiet town near Nablus, a 26-year-old man named Imad Haroun Ishtayeh ran a small business—just another family trying to get by. His poultry slaughterhouse kept him busy, but the West Bank’s economic crisis made it hard to survive. Even with his father relying on him, the money wasn’t enough. So

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