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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 2026CRIME

Pontiac takes a stand against gun violence with new health-focused approach

The city of Pontiac in Michigan has officially labeled gun violence as a major public health problem, not just a crime issue. A recent vote by local leaders recognized that even with fewer shootings, the emotional and financial damage lasts for years. Councilman Chris Jackson pushed for this change,

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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 2026ENVIRONMENT

Planning a Memorial Weekend Lakeside Trip? Check the Waves First

Memorial Day weekend brings crowds to Michigan's shorelines, but not all beaches offer safe swimming conditions. While West Michigan stays calm with gentle waves under three feet all weekend, Southeast Michigan faces high risks on Saturday with waves climbing up to seven feet in spots like Port Aust

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May 23 2026HEALTH

Healing Tendons and Ligaments: A Fresh Approach to Tissue Repair

Soft tissues like tendons and ligaments don’t heal like bones. When damaged, they often form weak scar tissue instead of regenerating properly. This happens because tendons and ligaments have limited blood flow and few natural repair cells. Scientists have long struggled to find a way to guide bette

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May 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change: A Threat to Both People and Planet

The earth is heating up fast, and it’s no small problem. Scientists warn that if we don’t act soon, millions of people could face extreme heat, food shortages, and even death. The worst part? Many of these people live in places where life is already tough. The richest nations, mostly in North Americ

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May 22 2026SPORTS

Money, Speed and the Steroid Show

In a city known for extravagance, a new sports event is turning heads. Athletes who once competed under strict anti‑doping rules are now gathering in Las Vegas to race, lift and sprint with no official testing after the races. The idea is simple: push your body to its limits and win huge cash prizes

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Public Opinion on Gene Editing in Switzerland

A recent survey reached more than three thousand Swiss residents, using a random sample that balanced language groups, gender and age. The study asked people about seven different uses of somatic gene editing – changing genes in body cells for medical purposes. About one‑seventh of respondents said

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May 22 2026CRIME

Fake Blood Prints: How They Can Trick Investigators

A crime scene can hold a bloody fingerprint that helps identify the culprit. The pattern and the DNA in the blood give strong clues to a judge or jury. But sometimes the print is not real. A latent print may already be there, and later blood can make it look like a fresh mark. This is calle

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Stories You Can’t Miss on Netflix

Netflix keeps adding new crime and mystery shows that make it hard to choose what to watch. In May, two fresh titles jump into the lineup: a gritty Los‑Angeles series that follows an LAPD veteran chasing a powerful criminal, and a Danish thriller about a serial killer who may have ties to an old fam

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