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May 17 2026POLITICS

U. S. and Nigerian forces take out ISIS leader hiding in Africa

A high-stakes operation in Africa last week removed one of the world\'s most wanted terrorists from the battlefield. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, who sat just below ISIS\'s top leader, was killed in a joint strike carried out by American troops and Nigerian soldiers. The mission, described as carefully plan

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Big Crowds Hit London Streets for Two Opposing Protests

On a single Saturday in London, two massive but opposing crowds took over the streets, each pushing their own cause. One group waved British flags while complaining about immigration levels, while the other marched to remember Palestinians displaced decades ago. The police had prepared for this, bri

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May 17 2026EDUCATION

Public colleges face tough questions about their future

Public universities were built to lift people up, not shut them out. But today, many wonder if these schools still serve the public good. Rising costs make families hesitate before signing up. Some question whether degrees still lead to good jobs. Others doubt if universities are spending money wise

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May 17 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Results: May 16 Wrap-Up

On May 16, high schools across Section III played hard in multiple sports. The boys tennis teams clashed in crossover matches, with Christian Brothers Academy crushing Whitesboro 5-0 and Jamesville-DeWitt dominating Manlius Pebble Hill 5-0. Softball saw some big scores. Lyme shut out General Brown

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Small Wins and Big Surprises in Green Bay High School Sports

A few standout games lit up the local high school sports scene last Friday. Bay Port’s baseball team blew past Green Bay Southwest with a 32-0 score, including 23 runs in the very first inning. Key players like Drew LeClaire and Jackson Otradovec smashed multiple home runs, while Parker Lawson pitch

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Tech CEOs Face Congress Over Kids’ Online Safety

The Senate Judiciary Committee has called for a big hearing on June 23, inviting the heads of Meta, TikTok, Google and Snapchat. The purpose is to ask them how they protect children on their platforms. Both sides of Congress are worried that young users can see bad content, get addicted or be tar

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Nate Diaz: Roots, Identity, and the Road Ahead

Diaz is a 41‑year‑old fighter who grew up in Stockton, California, but spent much of his youth in nearby Lodi. He went to Tokay High School and still feels a strong connection to the 209 area code that ties both cities together. His family background is mixed: his father Robert has Mexican roots,

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Ronda Rousey: A New Look at Her Roots and Return

Ronda Rousey, once a dominant force in mixed‑martial arts, is stepping back into the spotlight after an eight‑year pause. She will face Gina Carano on May 16 at Most Valuable Promotions’ first event, and fans are curious not just about her fight skills but also about where she comes from. Born on

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May 16 2026SPORTS

'A Journey from Sand to the Octagon'

'Francis Ngannou, born on 5 September 1986 in the village of Batié in Cameroon’s West region, grew up under tough conditions. When his parents separated when he was six, his mother became the sole caregiver and by age ten he was shovelling sand for less than two dollars a day, working in a mine with

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Big Wins and Record Breaks in Massachusetts High School Sports

In a weekend full of surprises, several young athletes reached historic milestones. A junior volleyball setter matched the state’s all‑time assists record and then surpassed it, ending his career with 1, 703 assists. Meanwhile, a senior lacrosse player hit his 100th goal in a hard‑fought win, and an

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