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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 2026HEALTH

Ebola Spread in DRC and Uganda Escalates Faster Than Response

The World Health Organization chief warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is moving faster than the teams trying to stop it, with 220 suspected deaths so far. He explained that delays in spotting new cases have left responders scrambling, and the situation is

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Health Check: A Closer Look at the Questions and Concerns

The 80‑year‑old former president is set to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center again, raising fresh doubts about his fitness for office. This latest trip follows a pattern of regular visits that have become almost ritualistic for U. S. leaders, but Trump’s case is different because hi

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Israel Urges Return to Strikes Over Rising Drone Threat

The Israeli government has called for a new round of air attacks on Beirut after a surge in drone strikes from Hezbollah. A fatal incident involving an Israeli soldier prompted Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to demand that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu act decisively. Smotrich argued that eve

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Indonesia Plans New Budget Law, Keeps Deficit Limits Untouched

The Indonesian parliament is set to begin work on a broad update to its financial legislation. The changes, described as an “omnibus bill, ” will bundle several reforms into one package and are driven mainly by the need to integrate a new sovereign wealth entity, Danantara. This fund was created in

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May 25 2026HEALTH

Lifestyle Plans for New Obesity Drugs: A Fresh Take

The latest wave of obesity medicines brings new hope, but it also demands fresh thinking about daily habits. First, doctors look at how patients eat and move before they start a drug. This helps set realistic goals and spot any habits that could interfere with treatment. During medication use, s

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May 25 2026POLITICS

A Fresh Look at Maine’s Tax Future

The state of Maine is facing a tough time. Property taxes are climbing, utility costs rise, and the economy isn’t growing fast enough to help many people. A retired veteran from Maine has written a letter that points out these problems and suggests a possible solution. He says that many retirees ar

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May 25 2026EDUCATION

California State University Goes All‑In on AI: What Happens Next?

The California State University system recently signed a $17 million contract with OpenAI to give students, faculty and staff access to ChatGPT Edu, a version of the chatbot tailored for schools. The deal was renewed for another $13 million per year over three years, making the CSU one of the bigges

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May 25 2026POLITICS

CFTC Faces Internal Test as Crypto Oversight Expands

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is on the brink of taking a larger role in regulating the U. S. crypto market, thanks to the CLARITY Act that would shift spot‑market supervision from the Securities and Exchange Commission. But before Congress can hand over this responsibility, the ag

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May 25 2026CRYPTO

Dogecoin Faces a Key Support Test as Revolut Rolls Out Crypto Card

The digital coin Dogecoin has risen about five percent in the last month, but its future path is now a subject of intense debate among traders. A recent social media post by analyst Ali Martinez highlighted that the price is approaching a critical support area around one cent and two cents. Traders

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