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May 27 2026SPORTS

Apple Brings Back Soccer Podcast for World Cup

Apple has announced a new season of its soccer podcast, set to start on June 7. The show will focus on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and feature host Brendan Hunt, known for his work on Apple TV’s “Ted Lasso. ” Hunt will team up with Rebecca Lowe, who currently covers the Premier League on NBC Sports and

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May 27 2026SPORTS

'Brisbane 2032: Sports Cut? Maybe Not Forever'

'The president of the International Olympic Committee, Kirsty Coventry, told sports leaders that any sports removed from Brisbane 2032 could come back in later Games. She said the change is not permanent. Coventry warned that future Olympics must be easier to run and cheaper. She wants fewer spor

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May 27 2026WEATHER

Storms Head to Maryland: What You Need to Know

Rain and wind are on the move toward Maryland this Wednesday. Meteorologists warn that showers could turn into isolated thunderstorms, especially around Baltimore and the areas just south of it. The forecast calls for gusty winds that might damage trees and power lines, along with heavy rain during

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May 27 2026SPORTS

One Day, Two Games, One Big Celebration in the Twin Cities

On June 6, sports fans in Minneapolis have a rare chance to enjoy two big women’s games in one afternoon—and they won’t even need a car. The Minnesota Lynx start the day at noon against the Seattle Storm, then a special shuttle will whisk fans straight to TCO Stadium for the Aurora FC Pride Match. T

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May 27 2026SPORTS

Zee’s New Sports Push: Big Plans Amid FIFA Rights Fight

Zee Entertainment is making a bold move into sports broadcasting with four new channels under the Unite8 Sports brand. Two will broadcast in Hindi, and two in English, offering soccer, cricket, kabaddi, badminton, wrestling, boxing, and more. The company has already filed the paperwork to launch the

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

Rhode Island sets new sports betting rules as Bally’s steps in

Rhode Island is shaking up its sports betting scene, but not everyone’s thrilled with how it’s happening. The state chose Bally’s to launch its second online sportsbook, beating out Rush Street Interactive, another company that wanted in. But here’s the catch: Bally’s won’t actually start operating

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May 26 2026POLITICS

The Daily Dilemmas: From Pain Pills to Politics and AI

People often notice small frustrations that ripple through everyday life. One man’s quest for a simple headache remedy shows how even basic over‑the‑counter drugs can feel out of reach. He tried to find Anacin at a local pharmacy, only to learn the brand was no longer stocked. The clerk offered a di

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May 26 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Highlights: May 25‑31

The weekend saw a flurry of high school games across the region. In baseball, Dixie Heights won 1‑0 over Covington Catholic in a tight KHSAA 9th Region quarterfinal. Ryle edged Highlands 3‑1, while Conner dominated St. Henry with a 9‑4 score. Beechwood outplayed Newport Central Catholic, finishing 9

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May 26 2026ART

Arts Grants Help 11 Local Projects Grow

The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund gave out $13, 931. 47 this spring to 11 local arts and culture groups. The money went into projects ranging from summer theater camps to art therapy for people who survived brain injuries. The fund uses a competitive spring round. A panel of judges scores each

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May 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Big names flood Cleveland for Knicks-Cavs showdown

Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals turned Cleveland into a star-studded hotspot, with New York’s glitterati ditching Manhattan for the Ohio buzz. A-list names like actor Timothée Chalamet and reality star Kylie Jenner, plus filmmaker Spike Lee, comedian Tracy Morgan, and rapper Fat Joe, all sho

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