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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Dover Saddlery's future hangs in the balance as liquidation looms

For over four decades, Dover Saddlery stood as a key player in the equestrian world, supplying gear from saddles to riding clothes. But now, this long-standing retailer faces a tough battle to survive. Most of its 30 nationwide stores have already shut down, leaving only a handful operational. Two l

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May 23 2026FINANCE

How wars force countries to seek quick cash

Since fighting broke out in the Middle East in late February, 27 nations have rushed to unlock emergency funds from the World Bank. They did not announce their names or how much they plan to borrow, but three already activated new backup plans while the rest are still filling out paperwork. The con

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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Late-Night Comedy Faces New Pressure from Political Leaders

Lately, late-night TV has become a battleground where comedy and politics clash more often than before. One longtime host left the show after a long run, just as the network settled a big lawsuit with a former president who wasn’t shy about sharing his thoughts. Some say the timing was just bad luck

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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Birthdays to Celebrate on May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026 brings a mix of familiar faces turning another year older. Among them are Ginnifer Goodwin at 48 and Maggie Q at 47, both known for roles in popular shows and movies. Goodwin has built a strong fanbase from her work in both live-action and animated series, while Q has appeared in action

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May 23 2026HEALTH

Can acupuncture beat sleepless nights for breast cancer survivors?

Breast cancer treatments often bring nighttime worries. Up to three in four women report trouble sleeping after diagnosis. Instead of popping another pill, some turn to needles for relief. A recent study scanned all available research on acupuncture-style treatments for insomnia in this group. It we

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May 23 2026SPORTS

Money Talk: How College Sports Make (and Share) Millions

Two major college sports leagues just shared how much cash they raked in last year, and the numbers tell a bigger story about power and money in college sports. The ACC and Big 12 both hit record highs—$826. 5 million and $610. 9 million respectively—but they still can’t keep up with their richer ri

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Polish Official’s U. S. Visa Sparks Questions Over Diplomatic Ties

A visa issued to a former Polish minister wanted for serious financial crimes has raised concerns about how U. S. immigration rules might be bending under political pressure. Two leading House Democrats recently called for Secretary of State Marco Rubio to explain why his deputy, Christopher Landau,

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May 23 2026CRIME

A land deal turned sour over old-school racism

A white woman with Jewish roots and a Black husband found out the hard way that some groups still think race decides who gets to own land. Michelle Walker, a real estate agent from Missouri, tried to buy a bargain plot in an Arkansas community run by Return to the Land—a group that openly says it wa

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May 23 2026HEALTH

Helping Blood Counts Before Heart Surgery When Transfusions Aren’t an Option

Doctors often see low platelet counts in people with heart valve infections. These low counts make surgery riskier and recovery harder. Normally, doctors would give extra platelets to raise the count before an operation. But some patients, like Jehovah’s Witnesses, can’t take blood products for reli

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May 23 2026WEATHER

Coastal cool-down rolls in before summer kicks off

The Bay Area is trading its recent warm, dry spell for a cooler pattern just in time for Memorial Day. A shift in the atmosphere is pushing in cooler air from the Pacific, bringing back the familiar gray skies and ocean breezes. Instead of high pressure keeping things toasty, a low-pressure system i

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