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May 11 2026OPINION

Looking back at future visions today

People often wonder what tomorrow will bring. History shows that many past predictions about the future miss the mark completely. Some ideas from science fiction have become real, while others remain far from reach. What does this say about how we imagine progress? It suggests we should question our

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May 10 2026SPORTS

Warriors Keep Coach Kerr: New Deal and Future Plans

Steve Kerr has signed a two‑year contract to stay on as the Golden State Warriors’ head coach, making him the highest‑paid NBA coach for the next season. The agreement came after a series of talks with owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy, who focused on the team’s strategy and long‑term vision rath

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May 10 2026SPORTS

Local athletes shine in recent track, baseball, and soccer events

Two separate track meets wrapped up this weekend, with local teams showing strong performances. At the Saginaw Valley League meet, Heritage High dominated the boys’ competition, securing the title with 139 points. Nick Coleman stood out, breaking his own records in the 200m and 400m dashes. Meanwhil

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May 10 2026SPORTS

What’s Next for Golf’s Big Names After 2026?

The golf world is watching closely as LIV Golf faces a major shift in 2026, when Saudi Arabia’s funding ends. Players caught between two tours now have questions about their future. Rory McIlroy, a top golfer himself, recently shared his take on whether LIV stars could return to the PGA Tour. He cal

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Arisa Health Ends 55‑Year Contract Over Funding Gap

Arisa Health, the organization that runs community mental health centers across 41 Arkansas counties, decided not to bid for a new state contract when its current agreement ends. The choice comes after the agency has faced rising costs and shrinking public money for more than five decades. The cent

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May 09 2026SPORTS

Ravens Face Possible Trade Drama With Star Quarterback

The Baltimore team may soon revisit the chaotic negotiations that surrounded former MVP Lamar Jackson last year. The 2023 talks ended with him securing the biggest salary ever in the league, but only after he pushed for a trade and owners agreed to keep him in Baltimore. Recent conversations with to

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May 09 2026HEALTH

How Malawi’s moms balance family size with birth control

More than a decade ago, Malawi’s families started having fewer children on average. But something odd remains: many moms still don’t use the birth control they say they want. Most research mixes all women together, including those without kids, so the unique choices of mothers get lost in the number

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May 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Military tech gets a boost from boat tech

The U. S. Navy is testing small, cheap boats that can run on their own. These robot boats, called TSUNAMI USVs, ran tests last month in Florida. They didn’t carry people, but they still did useful work. The boats mix commercial boat parts with military brainpower. Mercury Marine engines and Navico e

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May 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Trace metals in water: why some algae struggle more than others

Algae act like the grass of underwater worlds, turning sunlight into food for fish and other creatures. But tiny amounts of metals in water can harm them. A new study looked at how different algae types react to these metals. Researchers found that diatoms—algae with silica shells—are easily damage

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May 08 2026HEALTH

Tracking a Silent Threat After a Cruise Ship Outbreak

Health teams across multiple countries are racing to find passengers who left a cruise ship before anyone realized it carried a deadly hantavirus. The first death linked to the virus happened in early May, but officials now suspect the infection may have started much earlier. One key clue points to

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