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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Friday Fun on the Museum Lawn

Friday evenings at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts turn into a relaxed outdoor gathering that blends art, games and tasty treats. From May 8 to May 29, the museum’s lawn hosts a free event each Friday between 5 and 8 p. m. The schedule invites locals to play cornhole, mingle with friends, and sip o

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Snow Delays Rockies‑Mets Showdown, Reschedules for Thursday

A heavy snowstorm is set to become one of Denver’s biggest in May, and it has pushed the Rockies’ home game against the Mets to a later date. The match that was due at 6:40 p. m. on Tuesday has been moved to 1:10 p. m. on Thursday, while the next Wednesday game will start at 7:20 p. m. instead of it

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May 06 2026WEATHER

Dry Nebraska Faces New Threat as Drought Intensifies

Nebraska has been warmer and drier than usual since the start of the year. This dry spell has helped some areas grow, but it also means farmers and ranchers in the western part of the state are worried. Those places saw large grass fires last summer, and new fires have popped up again in the past we

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May 06 2026HEALTH

Rising Outbreaks, Rising Risks: How COVID‑19 Heightened Violence Against Women and Girls

Recent global health crises, driven by climate change, rapid city growth, and shifting landscapes, have forced governments to take emergency actions that can unintentionally raise the danger of violence toward women and girls. A comprehensive review examined how any outbreak, especially COVID‑19, ha

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Police Leave 13 Officers Over Crime Data Questions

The Washington Police Department has put thirteen officers on administrative leave after an internal probe into how crime figures are recorded. The move followed a federal referral earlier in the year and comes amid congressional scrutiny of the department’s data practices. Interim chief Jeffery Ca

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Indigenous Voices Rise: A Call for Safety and Justice

Across the United States, Indigenous communities are uniting this week to honor those who have vanished or been murdered and to demand stronger protections. From state capitals to bustling city streets, people gather for marches, candlelit vigils, and talking circles—all part of a national observanc

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May 06 2026CRIME

A Wife’s Letter Raises Questions About a Long Prison Term

Anna Duggar, age 37, sent her husband Josh a letter criticizing the length of his sentence for child‑pornography charges. In the note, she expressed disbelief at how long he is imprisoned for what she calls a “victimless” crime. The letter also praised Josh as a productive citizen, pointing out that

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May 06 2026SPORTS

BYU’s Big Play: Why Returning Players Matter in College Football

BYU stands out in the college football world because it keeps most of its key players from one season to the next. A recent study by CBS Sports shows that 63 % of the team’s plays last year involved players who will be on the field again in 2026. This high percentage is rare, especially for a school

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Boston’s Manager Meltdown: Why Trouble Feels Like a Tradition

In Boston, when the Red Sox stumble, the city almost always looks for a culprit. After Alex Cora’s dismissal, fans and insiders alike rushed to name someone responsible, turning the event into a story rather than a simple coaching change. Buster Olney recently spoke with Terry Francona, a veteran

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May 06 2026BUSINESS

Greenhouse Growth: What New York Growers Need to Know

In recent years, New York has opened the door for adult‑use cannabis cultivation. Yet many growers still lack clear data on how much they can expect to produce and earn in a greenhouse setting. A new study tackles this gap by comparing two popular flowering methods: autoflower, which does not rel

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