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May 14 2026POLITICS

Property Gift Sparks Legal Battle in Miami

Miami residents and a local nonprofit have filed a lawsuit against Florida officials, the state’s legislature, Miami‑Dade College and its board, as well as the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation. They claim that giving a 2. 63‑acre parcel of land to the library is an unconstitutional ad

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Senate Holds Trump’s Iran Action in Check

The Senate fought back against a new bill that would force President Trump to ask Congress for permission before continuing military actions in Iran. The vote was 50‑49, almost split along party lines. Three Republicans joined all Democrats except one to support the measure, showing that some lawmak

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May 14 2026HEALTH

How Feeling in Control Helps Yoga Work Better

People who decide to try yoga because they enjoy it, rather than because someone told them to, tend to feel better after a week of practice. A study at one wellness center in India followed 389 adults, most of them women, who were there for back pain or weight issues. Before starting the program eac

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May 14 2026POLITICS

China’s Role in Ending the Iran Conflict

Trump is set to meet Xi Jinping this week, hoping Beijing will help end the costly war in Iran. The president expects China to push Tehran back to negotiations, but Beijing may have other priorities. China buys a lot of Iranian oil and has strong ties with the Middle East. It wants the Strait of Ho

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Kevin Warsh to Lead Fed as Inflation Rises

The U. S. Senate is set to confirm Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, a move that could shape how the central bank tackles rising prices. Warsh, a seasoned lawyer and financier, will take over from Jerome Powell, whose term as chair ends this week. Although Powell will remain on th

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Myriad Teams Up With Chainlink to Speed Up Crypto Prediction Games

Myriad has chosen Chainlink as its main data source for new prediction markets. The move focuses first on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin and Solana, with real‑world asset markets to come later. Chainlink delivers fast data streams that let users receive payouts almost instantly. The partnership us

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Stocks Get a Boost: LIFX and Codan Draw Analyst Praise

Analysts are sounding the alarm on two tech names, giving them a fresh push in the market. LIFX, the company that holds shares of Life360 through a special depository structure, has seen its value climb to about $14. 27 after last Wednesday’s close. A Canaccord Genuity analyst has kept a “Buy” s

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May 14 2026EDUCATION

Highlands Schools Keep Taxes Steady Despite Budget Gap

The Highlands School District plans to keep its property tax rate unchanged for a fourth straight year, even though the upcoming budget shows a $4 million shortfall. Finance Director Paul Paradise notes that only eight districts in the county have avoided tax hikes over the past three years, and

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May 14 2026LIFESTYLE

Remembering Illinois Heroes in Yorkville

A new tribute will open its doors to the public on May 18th in Yorkville’s Kendall County Office Building. The exhibit, called the Illinois Fallen Wall, showcases photographs of every soldier from the state who lost their lives in combat since September 11th. The display will stay on the first‑floor

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May 14 2026WEATHER

What the Next Few Days Will Bring to Massachusetts Weather

Massachusetts will see a shift in weather over the next couple of days. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to pass through before making way for sunshine by the weekend. Tuesday night will stay cool with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s. A storm system from the west is on track to reach the

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