THOMAS P ONEILL

May 31 2026SPORTS

Baseball’s Surprises: A Win, a Title Near, and MLB’s Wild Day

Pitching can make or break a baseball game, especially in the NCAA tournament where one standout performance can change everything. Washington State’s Nick Lewis proved that Friday night in Oregon, tossing 103 pitches in damp conditions to shut down Oregon State. His 3-2 victory was a rare bright sp

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May 31 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Forget the Oscars: These 10 wild sci-fi movies on Prime are pure fun

Prime Video isn't just for serious Oscar-worthy films. Sometimes, the best way to kill time is with movies that don't try too hard - and sometimes that works out great. Cheesy sci-fi films have a special kind of magic: they're never pretending to be anything more than they are. Whether it's a giant

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May 30 2026HEALTH

Trump’s Health Check: A Closer Look

President Donald Trump recently visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his third in‑person medical exam in a little over a year. The White House physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, released a memo stating that the former president is “in excellent health” and fully capable of performin

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May 30 2026HEALTH

Living Well While Drinking: A Fresh Look at Low‑Risk Rules

People often hear about limits for safe drinking, but they rarely think about how those limits affect everyday happiness. A recent study took existing data and examined whether the way people drink is linked to how good they feel in life. Researchers looked at patterns of alcohol use and measured qu

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Better Cooling Tech May Change How Phones Handle Heat

Phones get hot when they work hard, especially during gaming or heavy tasks. Most chips today use a design where memory sits right on top of the processor, which traps heat and forces the chip to slow down sooner. Samsung tried a different approach with its Exynos 2600 by putting a copper heatsink d

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Weather Tool Built for Shooters, Not Just Forecasters

Photographers chasing the perfect shot often juggle multiple weather apps before heading out. Wind speed, cloud type, sun position, tides—each detail can make or break a photo session. One developer decided to cut through the clutter by creating a single app that speaks the language of photographers

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May 30 2026LIFESTYLE

Why Going Out Beats Just Watching

People now crave real-life moments more than ever. After years of endless streaming and delayed viewing, simple watching feels empty. Fans don’t just want to see events—they want to feel them, smell them, and be part of them as they happen. Stadiums fill up faster than ever, not just because of bett

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May 30 2026CRIME

Puna’s dark side: How a peaceful community faced sudden violence

Puna, a quiet corner of Hawaii’s Big Island known for its off-grid living and close-knit vibe, was shaken when three elderly men were found dead over a few days. The victims—Robert Shine, John Carse, and an unnamed 79-year-old—weren’t connected by much except their shared love for Puna’s laid-back,

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May 30 2026POLITICS

PTAs Today: More Than Just Fundraisers?

Parents often see PTAs as groups that throw pizza parties or sell wrapping paper to fund school projects. But recent findings suggest these groups are taking on bigger roles, pushing topics like race, gender, and immigration into classrooms. Reports indicate the National PTA—and its local branches—a

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May 30 2026POLITICS

Poland Questions a High Honor for Ukraine’s President

Poland is rethinking its highest award for Ukraine’s leader after a naming dispute stirred old tensions. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy earned Poland’s Order of the White Eagle in 2023 for standing strong alongside Poland during tough times. But now, Poland’s president wants a review after Zelenskiy

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