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May 07 2026SPORTS

Soccer fun lands in Colorado Springs schools

A cold morning didn’t stop a big gift from landing at Centennial Elementary. A local police team rolled up with 350 soccer balls donated by a sporting goods store. Switchbacks soccer players and their mascot Ziggy joined in, turning the parking lot into a mini soccer field. Instead of sitting inside

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May 07 2026WEATHER

Why the Weather Service is playing catch-up before storm season

The National Weather Service is still rebuilding after major job cuts last year, just as tornado and hurricane season approaches. One forecasting hub in Oklahoma currently has five empty positions, and other offices are losing staff temporarily because experts are being reassigned to cover the World

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May 07 2026POLITICS

What’s happening with Virginia’s top Democrat?

Federal agents showed up unannounced Wednesday in Portsmouth, Virginia, targeting places tied to state Sen. Louise Lucas, a powerful Democrat and marijuana advocate. They raided her personal office, a dispensary she co-owns, and other locations connected to her. Footage from the scene shows agents c

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May 07 2026BUSINESS

The shifting sands of consumer trends: Tech, travel, and vaping face big changes

While Disney's theme parks saw a slight dip in visitors, the company still managed to impress Wall Street with its streaming profits. The 1% drop in attendance might seem small, but it’s enough to raise eyebrows among investors. Theme park visits often mirror economic confidence, so this dip could h

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May 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart tech helps plan travel better in Aosta Valley

Aosta Valley in Italy gets a lot of visitors, especially by car. Every year, millions drive through its roads and highways. But predicting how many tourists will arrive isn’t easy. Weather changes, holidays, and sudden events can throw off even the best guesses. Most old forecasting tools struggle w

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May 07 2026BUSINESS

Why AI leaders need brain skills more than just emotional skills

Leaders climbing the corporate ladder often focus on hard skills early on. But as they reach higher positions, their job shifts toward managing people—especially emotions. Many companies push emotional intelligence (EQ) training to help with this. Yet this approach misses two big problems. First, ma

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May 07 2026SPORTS

A young player’s growth despite tough coaching

Ismael Kone’s rise in European football proves that talent can overcome poor mentorship. The 21-year-old midfielder, now shining for Sassuolo in Serie A, faced harsh treatment under Roberto De Zerbi during their time together at Olympique Marseille. De Zerbi’s tough methods included public humiliati

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May 07 2026POLITICS

AI at the table: Next week's meeting could change tech talks

Officials from the US and China might add AI to the list of topics for their upcoming high-level meeting. The possible talks could happen during a summit planned for next week in Beijing. This isn't confirmed yet, but sources say both sides are looking at the idea seriously. The American team might

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May 07 2026BUSINESS

How Two UAE Ports Keep Global Trade Moving in a Shaky Region

Two small ports on the UAE’s eastern coast have quietly become the backbone of the country’s trade after the usual routes got blocked. Fujairah and Khor Fakkan sit right on the Gulf of Oman, far from the crowded Strait of Hormuz where ships once moved freely. Now, with tensions rising, these ports h

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May 07 2026FINANCE

How Tax Battles Push Billionaires Out of Big Cities

Billionaire Ken Griffin has sent a clear warning to cities that push high earners too hard: they might not like where their policies lead. After dismantling his Chicago operation in 2022, he’s now in a direct clash with New York’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani over taxes aimed at the ultra-rich. Griffin’s mo

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