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May 31 2026LIFESTYLE

Portland's Big Weekend Parade Tradition Returns

This weekend, Portland will host one of its most popular family events—the Junior Parade, now moved to the weekend to draw bigger crowds. Instead of its usual midweek slot during the school year, the parade starts at noon on Saturday, giving more people a chance to join in. The route runs along Sand

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Legal Struggle Didn’t Disappear with His Win

Two years ago, a historic court decision changed the political game. A jury in New York declared Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records, a first for any former U. S. president trying to return to office. The charges stemmed from payments made before the 2016 election to sile

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May 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Everest today: How crowds and shortcuts replaced the mountain's deadly challenges

Thirty years ago, a sudden storm trapped climbers on Everest, turning the world’s highest peak into a frozen battleground. Eight died that night, making headlines and inspiring books and movies. Back then, climbing Everest was rare—only 270 successful summits in 36 years after the first in 1953. No

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May 31 2026WEATHER

Minnesota enjoys a weekend of summer warmth before rain returns

The weekend in Minnesota is shaping up to feel like July rather than late spring, with temperatures climbing well above normal across most of the state. While the north shore cities like Duluth and Grand Marais stay cooler thanks to breezes off Lake Superior, most areas will see highs in the 80s by

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May 31 2026SPORTS

Cricket’s big night: Heat, hope and one key player’s mystery

The IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans is set to repeat the playoff start, offering fans a full-circle moment. All eyes are on Ahmedabad’s sky and the fitness of Phil Salt, whose inclusion remains unclear. Teams often hide injury news until the last minute, and ton

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May 31 2026POLITICS

UK’s Foreign Minister Visits China and India to Talk Tough Topics

The UK’s top diplomat is packing her bags for a swing through Asia. Starting Monday, she’ll land in China before jetting off to India later that week. The stops aren’t just for photos—they’re meant to tackle some of the planet’s biggest headaches. Picture a map where the Strait of Hormuz feels like

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May 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

Finding the Brain’s Leak-Proof Door: A Faster Way to Scan Water Flow

The human brain is wrapped in a tight shield called the blood-brain barrier. Its job is to block harmful stuff while letting in water and nutrients. When this barrier leaks even a little, the brain can get hurt. Scientists want to measure how fast water moves in and out—not to crack the door open, b

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May 31 2026CRYPTO

Binance's big bet: 3 billion users in seven years

The crypto world is in a tough spot right now. Prices are down, companies are cutting jobs, and big players like Bitcoin can’t break past the $100, 000 mark it hasn’t seen since last fall. Yet Binance, the world’s top crypto exchange, isn’t slowing down. Instead, it’s aiming for 3 billion users by 2

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Turkey's Political Drama Reaches the Streets

Thousands gathered in Ankara last weekend to back Ozgur Ozel, Turkey’s former opposition leader. Despite a court decision forcing him out, supporters filled the streets to show he still has real backing. The court sided with a rival faction, bringing back an older leader and raising questions about

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Texas Takes Step Forward with Border Arrest Policy

Texas has gained permission to put parts of a strict new border control law into action after a federal appeals court decided not to block it. The law, passed in 2023, would let state police arrest migrants who cross the U. S. -Mexico border illegally, even if they later gain legal status. Courts ha

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