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May 11 2026EDUCATION

How focus changes shape early school success

Kids in kindergarten and first grade often struggle to stay focused. Their attention jumps around even when the work stays the same. Most tests for focus only look at how many answers are right or how long it takes on average. But what if the real story is in the ups and downs of their response time

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May 10 2026SPORTS

Warriors Keep Coach Kerr: New Deal and Future Plans

Steve Kerr has signed a two‑year contract to stay on as the Golden State Warriors’ head coach, making him the highest‑paid NBA coach for the next season. The agreement came after a series of talks with owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy, who focused on the team’s strategy and long‑term vision rath

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May 10 2026POLITICS

Why Kansas Voters Rarely Get a Real Choice

Kansas stands out in American politics for a surprising reason: nearly one-third of its state legislative races in 2024 had no competition at all. That means 57 winners took office without facing a single opponent, locking in their positions before any votes were cast. The pattern isn’t random—two-t

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May 10 2026ENVIRONMENT

Kids’ art contest turns Florida wildlife into a creative conservation lesson

For twenty years straight, a quiet art contest in Cape Coral has been quietly shaping how kids see Florida’s wild side. Over 6, 400 children have drawn everything from gopher tortoises to manatees, turning classroom lessons about saving species into colorful posters and paintings. The contest starte

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May 10 2026SPORTS

What’s Next for Golf’s Big Names After 2026?

The golf world is watching closely as LIV Golf faces a major shift in 2026, when Saudi Arabia’s funding ends. Players caught between two tours now have questions about their future. Rory McIlroy, a top golfer himself, recently shared his take on whether LIV stars could return to the PGA Tour. He cal

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Arisa Health Ends 55‑Year Contract Over Funding Gap

Arisa Health, the organization that runs community mental health centers across 41 Arkansas counties, decided not to bid for a new state contract when its current agreement ends. The choice comes after the agency has faced rising costs and shrinking public money for more than five decades. The cent

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May 09 2026SPORTS

Ravens Face Possible Trade Drama With Star Quarterback

The Baltimore team may soon revisit the chaotic negotiations that surrounded former MVP Lamar Jackson last year. The 2023 talks ended with him securing the biggest salary ever in the league, but only after he pushed for a trade and owners agreed to keep him in Baltimore. Recent conversations with to

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May 09 2026HEALTH

How Malawi’s moms balance family size with birth control

More than a decade ago, Malawi’s families started having fewer children on average. But something odd remains: many moms still don’t use the birth control they say they want. Most research mixes all women together, including those without kids, so the unique choices of mothers get lost in the number

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May 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Military tech gets a boost from boat tech

The U. S. Navy is testing small, cheap boats that can run on their own. These robot boats, called TSUNAMI USVs, ran tests last month in Florida. They didn’t carry people, but they still did useful work. The boats mix commercial boat parts with military brainpower. Mercury Marine engines and Navico e

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May 08 2026POLITICS

Montana’s Own: A Candidate’s Home‑Ground Push

A Montana political newcomer is turning his campaign around by spotlighting where he grew up and who raised him. He’s spent the first weeks of his run visiting towns that feel like home, stopping at local diners and speaking to farmers who know him by name. By highlighting his ties to the state, he

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