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May 26 2026CRIME

Australian Families from ISIS Camps Prepare to Fly Home

A new batch of seven Australian women and twelve children with ties to the Islamic State are set to leave a northeastern Syrian camp where they’ve been held since the militant group’s collapse. This follows the return of four women and nine children earlier this month—each group bringing back years

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May 25 2026BUSINESS

How the World Cup affects Delaware's travel scene

When major sports events move nearby, nearby cities often get a quick cash boost. That’s what Delaware hoped for when the World Cup games arrived in Philadelphia, just a short trip away. The state expected extra visitors to stay in its hotels, eat at local restaurants, and spend money, but the real

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May 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

How food and festivals keep indigenous communities in central India connected to nature

The people living in the forests of central India have a lifestyle deeply tied to the land. Their daily routines and special celebrations aren’t just about tradition—they’re about survival, respect, and passing down knowledge. For these groups, food isn’t just something you eat; it’s a way to honor

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May 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Trading clothes and skills for fun and savings in Salem

In Salem, Oregon, a growing local movement is proving that you don’t need cash to refresh your wardrobe or learn new things. Circular Salem turns everyday swapping into community events that help families save money and cut down on waste. Started by two residents who saw a gap in how people connect

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May 24 2026SCIENCE

How bacteria borrow genes to eat sugar and power life

Bacteria in the Gloeobacterales group live in a simple way. They don’t have the usual stacks of membranes that most cousins use to catch sunlight. Yet they still survive and grow. New research shows these bacteria solve the problem by stealing genes from other microbes. They pick up pieces of DNA th

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May 24 2026BUSINESS

Graduates Aren't Buying the AI Work Advice Commencement Speakers Push

Speakers at recent college graduations keep telling students to embrace artificial intelligence like it's some magic work-saving tool. But when big names like a record executive and a tech CEO tried this advice at their speeches, the young crowds pushed back hard in a way no one expected. The moment

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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Late-night comedy’s shift: when sarcasm overshadows laughs

Once upon a time, late-night TV was a place where jokes, not arguments, ruled the screen. That changed when some hosts turned their shows into daily rants against one political side, making comedy feel less like fun and more like a classroom lecture on outrage. One of those hosts, known for once sma

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May 23 2026LIFESTYLE

All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica Bounce Back Stronger After Big Storm

After Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica in late 2025, most Sandals resorts shut down for a while. But these places aren’t just vacation spots—they’re a big deal for Caribbean tourism, like bees helping flowers grow. Three months later, many reopen with fresh upgrades and new features. Sandals D

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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 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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