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May 26 2026POLITICS

State lawmakers and suicide discussions online: what’s really being said?

State lawmakers in the U. S. are posting more often about their work online, and some of those posts touch on sensitive topics like suicide. Given how common suicide is as a cause of death here, these discussions could matter more than many realize. But what exactly are legislators saying about it?

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May 25 2026HEALTH

Boost Your Chances of Pregnancy With Smart Choices

Starting a family can feel like a roll‑of‑dice, but there are real steps you can take to tilt the odds in your favor. First, keep your body healthy: a balanced diet and regular movement help regulate ovulation for women and improve sperm quality for men. If you’re carrying extra weight, consider saf

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

Dilithium: The Tiny Crystal That Powers the Star Trek Fleet

Starships in the famous space series rely on a tiny, pink mineral to travel faster than light. This mineral, called dilithium, is not a real rock but an imagined piece of technology that helps turn the violent clash between matter and antimatter into controlled energy. In practice, a ship’s engin

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May 24 2026FINANCE

New Take on Ubisoft’s Stock Outlook

Sticking with the Sell label doesn’t mean much on its own. Kepler Capital has kept its view unchanged, saying shares aren’t worth the current price. That view isn’t rare – most experts are barely convinced. The goal here isn’t to praise or bury Ubisoft, but to see what these numbers actually suggest

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Late-night TV gets a shake-up as one host exits

Stephen Colbert wrapped up his run on CBS recently, leaving a gap in late-night television. Donald Trump responded on Truth Social with a post that called Colbert talentless and claimed the show had no viewers. But that claim doesn't match reality. Colbert’s program was actually the top-rated late-n

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May 23 2026WEATHER

Weekend outlook: North Texas braces for scattered storms but still has dry moments

North Texas can expect mixed conditions this holiday weekend. After a mostly dry Friday with temperatures in the 80s, the pattern changes Friday night when an upper-level disturbance brings the first round of scattered showers and thunderstorms. These could linger into early Saturday, setting the st

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Colbert’s Final Show: A Political Farewell and Media Drama

Stephen Colbert ended his run on CBS with a mix of sharp political jabs and celebrity cameos. His monologues had long focused on criticizing President Trump and supporting Democratic causes, turning the show into a platform for partisan commentary. In July 2025 CBS announced it would end “The

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May 20 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin: What Happens When You Invest $100 Every Month for Over a Decade?

Starting in 2015, putting $100 into Bitcoin each month would have turned $13, 700 into over $632, 000 by mid-2026. That’s a massive 4, 515% return. But here’s the catch: this strategy didn’t make anyone rich overnight. Prices swung wildly, and at one point, the total investment lost 76% of its value

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May 19 2026BUSINESS

Road work headaches: Ottawa County’s summer traffic shuffle

Starting this spring, Ottawa County drivers face a rolling series of detours while crews upgrade aging pipes and potholed roads. In Port Sheldon Township, 160th Avenue at Van Buren Street vanished for a water-line upgrade that won’t finish until late May. Commuters now snake through quieter side str

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May 19 2026FINANCE

How a young finance manager balances big bills in a pricey area

Paul, a 29-year-old finance manager in Mansfield, earns $120, 000 a year but doesn’t live in Boston. Instead, he’s in Cumberland, Rhode Island, a cheaper spot just outside Massachusetts. His biggest monthly costs? A $2, 200 mortgage and a $1, 100 car payment. He bought his house early in the pandemi

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