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May 26 2026CELEBRITIES

Chris Brown Receives Honorary Doctorate While Touring North America

The music world often hands out special awards to famous performers. This time, Chris Brown earned an honorary title in visual and performing arts. Unlike traditional degrees requiring years of study and tuition, this recognition comes with minimal effort. Critics point out the contrast between cele

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Taiwan keeps close watch as China steps up military moves

Taiwan’s navy and air force had another busy day last Monday as they tracked Chinese military planes and ships moving around the island. This follows a similar patrol just six days earlier, showing how Beijing keeps raising pressure on Taipei. Taiwan noticed 21 Chinese aircraft—including fighter jet

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May 26 2026CRIME

Australian Families from ISIS Camps Prepare to Fly Home

A new batch of seven Australian women and twelve children with ties to the Islamic State are set to leave a northeastern Syrian camp where they’ve been held since the militant group’s collapse. This follows the return of four women and nine children earlier this month—each group bringing back years

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May 26 2026BUSINESS

Small-town coffee shop finds roots in local love

A Sherrard coffee trailer that started serving drinks in August 2024 just planted itself permanently down the street. Brews Energy moved from its mobile setup to a small storefront at 410 Third St. , Suite B, where it now offers both hot coffee and energy drinks under one roof. The change came with

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May 26 2026FINANCE

SpaceX IPO Hype: Big Valuations Don’t Always Mean Big Profits

SpaceX’s upcoming stock market debut is drawing major attention, with whispers of a $1. 75 trillion valuation making headlines. But history shows that eye-popping numbers don’t always translate to wins for investors. A recent review of the 50 biggest stock launches over the past five years found tha

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May 26 2026CRIME

Money moves and trust broken: what a political scandal reveals

Peter Murrell once handled millions meant for Scotland’s push for independence. Instead of keeping those funds separate as promised, he quietly moved over £400, 000 into his own accounts. That money paid for cars, a motorhome, and pricey items from brands like Estee Lauder and Harrods. Between 2010

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May 25 2026CRIME

Deadly Deal: A Husband’s Plot to End a Life

A 75‑year‑old art dealer in Rio de Janeiro was found stabbed to death in January 2024. The victim, a prominent New York gallery owner with a multimillion‑dollar estate, had been fighting a bitter divorce from his estranged spouse. In April 2024, the former partner was arrested in New York and later

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May 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Festival of Art, Drinks and Family Fun Returns to Ella Sharp Museum

The summer buzz in Jackson starts on Saturday, June 6, when the Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History opens its doors for the twelfth Art, Beer & Wine Festival. Visitors can arrive at 2 p. m. , with an early‑entry option from 1 p. m. for those who want to beat the crowd. This year’s gathering is the

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May 25 2026ART

Art Sales Surge: How a $2. 5 Billion Bounce‑Back Was Engineered

A quiet Thursday night, auction houses set the stage for a big win. The spotlight fell on a famous Jackson Pollock piece, and buyers hurried to place their bids. In just seven minutes the painting sold for $181. 2 million, smashing its previous record. But that was only the beginning. Across the sa

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May 25 2026EDUCATION

Learning to Be Present: A Lesson From a Hospital Room

In college, the rhythm is almost always “add. ” More classes, more clubs, extra projects—every slot in a schedule is an opportunity to fill. The sense of success feels tied to how packed the week is, how many new skills you can list on a résumé. Busy becomes a badge of honor. A chance to step away

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