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May 30 2026SPORTS

Catch the Fireflies on Saturday Night

The Columbia Fireflies are heading back to the local TV lineup this weekend, and fans in the Midlands can tune in without paying a dime. The broadcast comes from Palmetto Sports & Entertainment, which airs the games on free over‑the‑air channels. If you’re in the Charleston area, the next three game

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May 30 2026SPORTS

Baltimore’s Big Day: Two Games, One City

The city of Baltimore is set for a rare doubleheader on September 20, when the Ravens will kick off their season at 1 p. m. against the New Orleans Saints. Six hours later, the Orioles will take on the Milwaukee Brewers in a prime‑time broadcast that starts with first pitch at 7:20 p. m. The overlap

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May 30 2026HEALTH

Decentralized Vaccine Making: A New Path to Fair Access

The world has learned that when only a few places can make vaccines, shortages and delays become inevitable. The COVID‑19 crisis showed that a single, concentrated production model can leave many countries behind when a new disease strikes. In response, a group of 32 research and public health

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May 30 2026SCIENCE

Why race still messes with health research

Science claims to be all about facts. But when it comes to race and health, some old ideas keep sneaking back in. Many studies still group people by race like it’s a biological fact—not a social label. That causes real problems. For example, medicine treats Black patients differently just because of

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May 30 2026OPINION

Democrats ignore Gaza voters at their own risk

The Democrats’ big report on why they lost the 2024 election quietly skipped the one topic that split their voters more than any other. No mention of Gaza, Palestine, Israel, Arab Americans, or Muslims appeared in the nearly 200 pages. This wasn’t a simple slip—it was a deliberate avoidance. Pollin

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May 30 2026OPINION

New York’s Push for Parole Reforms Could Bring Back Dangerous Criminals

Back in the early ‘90s, New York faced a serious crime wave—homicides were happening seven times a day, and prisons were packed with over 70, 000 people. Fast forward to today, and those numbers have dropped dramatically thanks to smarter policing and better crime prevention strategies. Yet, instead

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May 30 2026POLITICS

Spain’s Ruling Party Facing Legal Troubles Over Alleged Corruption

Spain’s top ruling party is tangled in multiple legal battles involving high-ranking officials. While Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez himself isn’t directly involved, his inner circle—including family and close allies—has come under scrutiny for alleged crimes like bribery and influence-peddling. More

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May 30 2026POLITICS

PTAs Today: More Than Just Fundraisers?

Parents often see PTAs as groups that throw pizza parties or sell wrapping paper to fund school projects. But recent findings suggest these groups are taking on bigger roles, pushing topics like race, gender, and immigration into classrooms. Reports indicate the National PTA—and its local branches—a

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

Asda Teams Up With Ocado to Revamp Online Shopping

British supermarket giant Asda is set to overhaul its online shopping system by partnering with tech company Ocado. The move aims to speed up changes and bring new features across all 1, 100 physical stores and the network of dark‑store warehouses starting in 2027. Ocado will supply a full stack o

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May 29 2026WEATHER

What to expect this hurricane season and why you shouldn't ignore the warnings

Experts predict fewer storms this year, but history shows even quiet seasons can bring devastating hurricanes. The National Weather Service, AccuWeather, and Colorado State University all agree: the 2026 Atlantic and Gulf hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November, will likely see below-av

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