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Jun 12 2026CELEBRITIES

A golfer's wife beats cancer but faces new challenges

Amy Mickelson has spent years in the spotlight not just as the wife of top golfer Phil Mickelson, but as a survivor who's overcome serious health battles. Back in 2003, complications from giving birth to their youngest son nearly cost her life. Then in 2009, she bravely fought and beat breast cancer

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Jun 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes: Scarpetta Season 2 Wraps Fast

The second season of Scarpetta wrapped up filming in Tennessee faster than expected. Jamie Lee Curtis, playing Dorothy Farinelli, shared a photo with Ariana DeBose on set and announced her final day of shooting. The two previously worked together in Freaky Friday, which Curtis jokingly mentioned in

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Jun 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

CBS Drops Shows to Make Room for Fresh Faces

CBS is shaking up its lineup, sending four shows packing after years on air. The late-night chat king "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" leaves after a decade, while the medical drama "Watson" and comedy "DMV" – both newbies – are cut after just one or two seasons. Even the long-running sitcom "Th

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Jun 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Inside the world of show production: Behind the scenes with a key player

Making a TV show or performance isn’t just about the hosts and guests. Someone has to handle the behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running smoothly. That’s where producers come in. They juggle schedules, manage budgets, and solve last-minute problems so the show goes on without a hitch.

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Jun 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why TV News is Struggling to Stay Relevant Today

TV news used to be the main source of information for most people. But those days are fading fast. Networks like CBS have watched their audiences shrink over recent years. Even skilled anchors can’t always escape the fallout. Scott Pelley, a longtime TV journalist, faced this reality twice, first in

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Jun 08 2026SPORTS

Knoxville Wins Series with Rojas Power

The Knoxville Smokies finished a four‑game stretch against the Birmingham Barons with a 7‑4 victory that secured them the series. A solid outing from starter Brooks Caple, who went five innings, helped keep the Barons at bay. Jefferson Rojas and Owen Ayers each had multi‑hit games, contributing four

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Jun 08 2026BUSINESS

What St. Paul's mayor and local leaders are doing to improve mental health care

Local leaders are joining forces to tackle mental health challenges in the Twin Cities area. The mayor of St. Paul and the head of a major health insurer will lead a new roundtable focused on expanding mental health resources. Over 85 groups—from hospitals to community organizations—are part of this

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Jun 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A24 brings Death Stranding to the big screen with new twists

A24 is teaming up with Kojima Productions to turn the hit video game Death Stranding into a movie, but fans shouldn’t expect a direct copy of the original story. Director Michael Sarnoski has been working hand-in-hand with Hideo Kojima, the game’s creator, to shape a fresh script that blends new cha

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Jun 07 2026POLITICS

New mental health support plan moves forward in Nebraska

Nebraska officials recently approved a new approach to funding mental health services across the state. Instead of being part of a typical budget conversation, this move stands alone as a formal policy statement. The decision signals a growing focus on mental wellness, but raises questions about how

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Jun 07 2026LIFESTYLE

What smart shoppers should watch for this season

Grocery stores are changing fast this year. Ribeye prices keep climbing while chicken and pork stay cheap, so careful buyers should focus on value. Watermelons taste best from late May to September, but the rest of the year they travel too far to stay fresh. Walmart is swapping paper tags for digita

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