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May 03 2026SPORTS

Wrexham Stumbles, Hull Climbs to Playoffs

The match that could have lifted Wrexham into the playoffs ended in a 2‑2 draw against Middlesbrough. The result let Hull City overtake them for the final playoff spot after a 2‑1 victory over Norwich. Hull’s goal, scored by Oli McBurnie in the 67th minute, seemed offside but was not reviewed.

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Security Dog’s Quick Exit Raises Questions About White House Safety

The Justice Department released new footage that shows a police dog and its handler approaching the stairwell entrance the alleged shooter, Cole Allen, used to try to reach the White House Correspondents Dinner. The dog stops at the doorway for about three seconds before the handler pulls it back. M

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May 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Global TV Shift: How One Spanish Heist Show Changed Streaming

The story begins in 2018 when a Spanish crime drama reached audiences worldwide without losing its original language. The series followed a clever mastermind who led two daring bank heists, and it kept viewers on edge with rapid cuts between perspectives and time jumps. Originally a short miniseries

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May 03 2026SCIENCE

Hidden worlds in everyday machines surprise scientists

A strange black substance found in a research ship's steering system turned out to be more than just dirt. After a routine algae-tracking mission in the Great Lakes, crew members spotted a tar-like leak coming from the vessel's rudder shaft - the mechanical part that controls steering. Instead of ig

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May 03 2026EDUCATION

Why Teens Need Later School Starts

When school bells ring before 8 a. m. , high schoolers are still in their deepest sleep—like adults waking up at 4 a. m. to run marathons. Scientists call this their "body clock shift. " At puberty, teens naturally stay awake later and wake up later too. Yet most schools start when their brains are

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May 03 2026HEALTH

Checking Breathing Tubes in the ICU: Better Ways to Spot Problems Early

When someone in the ICU has a breathing tube, their voice box often gets damaged. This can cause big problems like food or liquid going down the wrong way or weak coughs. Normally, doctors check these issues with stethoscopes or guesswork, which isn’t always reliable. But new tools like tiny scopes

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May 03 2026POLITICS

A court trial in New Mexico could reshape how social media giants operate

For years, public concern has grown about how platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp might affect young users. Now, a trial starting in New Mexico is putting those concerns to the test. Instead of a jury deciding, a judge will hear arguments in Santa Fe to determine if Meta’s apps create a

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Soldiers suspected in Mali’s recent militant attacks as violence spreads

Last week’s surprise attacks on multiple Malian military bases revealed cracks in the country’s security. Five soldiers—three still serving, one retired, and one recently dismissed—are now under investigation for possibly helping militants tied to al Qaeda and Tuareg separatists. One of the accused,

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Small-town Oregon faces big political questions at a quiet gathering

In a tiny town where everyone knows each other’s grandparents, an 81-year-old activist drove three days just to get people talking about politics. Wasco, Oregon, population 417, isn’t the kind of place that normally draws crowds for policy debates. Yet Steve Radcliffe arrived with a plan: hold 36 to

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Money in politics: who really wins the fundraising race?

Spending big doesn’t guarantee election wins. The 2026 midterms show how money flows differently between parties, but cash alone can’t decide races. Republicans are outraising Democrats in outside group spending, thanks in part to former President Trump’s fundraising power. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen

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