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May 05 2026SPORTS

How a quiet star led the Cavaliers through a wild Game 7

Jarrett Allen wasn’t the flashiest name when Cleveland faced elimination against Toronto. He’s the kind of player who makes others look good—setting hard screens, grabbing rebounds, and finishing quietly at the rim. But when the Cavaliers needed someone to step up in Game 7, Allen didn’t just play—h

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Pollen Season and Lung Health: What Many Overlook

Each spring, millions of Americans brace for pollen season, but most only think about sneezing and itchy eyes. However, experts warn that tiny airborne particles don’t just stay in the nose—they travel deeper, triggering inflammation in the lungs. This hidden impact can make breathing tougher, espec

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May 04 2026SPORTS

A Quarterback, a Lawyer, and the Gamble That Could Change College Football

Brendan Sorsby, the quarterback who moved from Cincinnati to Texas Tech, has found himself in a legal whirlpool that could decide his future on the field. The NCAA is looking into whether he placed bets while he was a student‑athlete, a rule that can permanently bar players from competing. Sorsby ha

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May 04 2026SPORTS

College Sports Cash Flow: The Big Ten’s $1. 37 Billion Windfall

The Big Ten has just handed out a record‑setting $1. 37 billion to its 18 schools for the year ending June 30, 2025, a jump of $490 million from last year. The amount dwarfs the SEC’s $1. 03 billion payout announced earlier this month, showing that college athletics still churns out huge profits.

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May 04 2026SPORTS

Breaking the Pay Gap: How WNBA Players Are Rewriting Their Futures

Breanna Stewart, a standout from Central New York, has become a key figure in reshaping how women’s basketball is compensated. She helped negotiate a landmark deal that will funnel over $1 billion into player salaries and benefits through 2032. This agreement introduces the first full revenue‑

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May 04 2026POLITICS

A Politician’s Comparison of Trump to a Dark Past

Mallory McMorrow, who runs for the U. S. Senate from Michigan, sparked debate when she said that some aspects of President Trump’s leadership resemble those seen in Nazi Germany. During a CNN interview, the host asked why she deleted thousands of old tweets after becoming a candidate. McMorrow exp

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May 04 2026SCIENCE

Inclusive Data for Rare Diseases: Why It Matters

Rare diseases touch only a few people, often in far‑off places. Researchers gather data from many sites to study these conditions, but the way they collect personal details can leave out key groups. The study looked at how often researchers ask about factors like where people live, their race or c

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May 04 2026EDUCATION

Colorado’s School Funding Plan: Big Numbers, Small Impact?

Colorado plans to give K-12 schools nearly $195 million more next year, but that might not go as far as it seems. Lawmakers agreed to boost per-student funding by $440, bringing the total to over $12, 000 per child. Still, many rural schools worry the increase won’t cover rising costs or plug budget

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May 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How a mystery writer went from unknown to unforgettable

Patricia Cornwell didn't start out as a crime novelist - she started by studying death up close. In her late twenties, struggling to get published while living in a tiny apartment, she walked into a morgue with an unusual prop: a blowgun disguised as a cane. When she shot a dart into a poster to pro

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Who really supports LA’s next mayor?

Los Angeles voters face a tough choice in the upcoming mayoral election, with three main candidates vying for support. Among them, the current mayor has the advantage of name recognition but struggles with rising skepticism. She counts on wealthy entertainment figures for backing but must also addre

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