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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Smart moves to keep small business taxes simple

Around nine months before taxes are due, many small business owners scramble to file. Over 30% of partnerships push their deadlines into fall, but this habit can backfire. Waiting until the last quarter makes cash flow unpredictable and can turn away lenders who want up-to-date financial records. T

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May 11 2026SPORTS

How a small Buffalo fan group hijacked the playoff spotlight

Ten hockey fans from South Buffalo didn't just show up for the first round of the playoffs—they turned the whole thing into their personal stage. Bonding over their love for the Sabres, they started calling themselves the Blade Gang. Their high-energy antics caught the attention of fans nationwide,

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May 10 2026SPORTS

New Home for Taylor Decker: Why the Dolphins Make Sense

Taylor Decker, once a mainstay on Detroit’s left side of the line, found himself without a team after the Lions let him go in March. Fans were worried he might end up with Chicago, a move that would feel like a betrayal to many Detroit supporters. A different outlook comes from sports analysts wh

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Star‑Studded Showdown at the Lakers vs. Thunder Game 3

The third game of the Western Conference semifinals turned downtown Los Angeles into a celebrity hotspot, with movie stars, music producers, and sports legends filling the arena. Leonardo DiCaprio sat on the baseline beside the Thunder bench, joined by actor Lukas Haas. Nearby, Don Johnson and No

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May 10 2026POLITICS

Reinventing Anchorage: How Local Leaders Are Tackling Big Challenges

Anchorage stands at a crossroads where tough choices can’t be avoided. Money is tight, families are feeling the pinch, and young adults are deciding if this city is where they’ll build their future. Behind the scenes, over 3, 000 municipal workers – bus drivers, road crews, park rangers – keep the c

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May 10 2026SPORTS

Lakers face tough odds after rough start against Thunder

The Lakers’ playoff hopes took a serious hit after back-to-back losses to the Thunder. Despite holding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in check, Oklahoma City still won by massive margins—18 points each time. The Thunder’s depth showed when Jalen Williams sat out, proving their ability to adapt without thei

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May 10 2026SCIENCE

Why some grassland plants use different chemical tricks to survive

In the wide grasslands of northern China, two types of plants often compete for space: tough perennial grasses and colorful flowering forbs. Scientists have long noticed that these plants don’t just look different—they also affect the soil and nutrients in contrasting ways. Leaves from grasses and f

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May 10 2026WEATHER

Rain or shine in the DMV this weekend

Plans in Washington D. C. , Maryland or northern Virginia this weekend might hit a few bumps, literally. Weather won’t pick sides—sun and clouds, warm air and sudden chills, dry spells and brief downpours will take turns. The main players are two systems: a warm front drifting up from the south on S

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Longevity Needs More Than Money

Longevity is usually seen as a medical issue. People talk about hospitals, medicines and diet. But the real story is bigger. Social ties and purpose matter just as much as health care. Research shows that friends keep us alive longer. A study at Harvard found that people who love their relationship

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May 09 2026SPORTS

College Games Expand, Fans Stay – What’s the Deal?

Fans keep cheering even as college tournaments grow larger. Some say that the newer playoff format dilutes the game’s spirit. They argue that more teams mean less excitement and tougher schedules for players who are already juggling school work. Yet the audience doesn’t seem to mind. The bigger

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