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May 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Cool trucks, big dreams: Vocational students meet monster truck stars

Vocational students got a rare chance to see monster trucks up close before the big show rolled into town. About 80 students from two technical high schools spent Friday morning with drivers and crews, learning how these giant vehicles work. Three girls from Blackstone Valley Tech were especially im

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May 09 2026POLITICS

When good teachers get cut while flashy projects get funded

A teacher with 14 years of experience just lost her job—not because she did anything wrong, but because the school district needed to cut costs. Across Lee County, hundreds of educators are losing contracts as budgets tighten. At one high school alone, 18 teachers and 6 support staff are gone. The d

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May 09 2026LIFESTYLE

Local fun shouldn't be overlooked this summer

The change of seasons brings predictable excitement. After a long winter, people naturally crave outdoor activities when spring arrives. Instead of waiting for perfect weather, many start planning their summer adventures early. While big trips and events sound appealing, the best experiences often s

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Cruise ship concerns: Tracking hantavirus spread and its impact

A rare virus called hantavirus has caused serious health issues during a recent cruise ship crisis. Unlike common illnesses, this one spreads differently—not through air or touch, but by contact with infected rodents or their waste. Reports show it has appeared in several U. S. locations, raising qu

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May 09 2026POLITICS

Behind the Headlines: Unusual Releases and Global Updates

The U. S. government recently uploaded a collection of files about unidentified flying objects to its public website. These documents include blurry footage, internal reports, and statements from pilots and astronauts. One notable mention comes from an Apollo 11 astronaut who spotted an unusual ligh

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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 09 2026SPORTS

College sports: Where big budgets win and small programs lose

Money talks louder than rackets in college sports these days. While basketball courts are flooded with new sponsor cash from beer and liquor brands, smaller sports like tennis and golf are getting the short end of the budget stick. This year alone, several top tennis programs vanished, including Ark

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May 09 2026FINANCE

A Crypto Company Tries to Stay Afloat by Branching Out

Crypto trading used to be the main thing keeping a major exchange alive. When prices of Bitcoin and unknown coins crash, so do the exchange’s profits. That is exactly what happened recently. Its stock price dropped 5 percent before the market even opened, after the company reported a loss in the fir

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May 09 2026HEALTH

What doctors learn about food and health today could shape how kids eat tomorrow

Around the world, many kids struggle with weight issues that aren’t just about extra pounds—they often come with serious health risks like diabetes and heart problems. Doctors know this isn’t just a medical issue; it’s also about how they talk to families and help them make better choices. At the sa

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May 09 2026HEALTH

How a Cruise Ship Became Linked to a Hantavirus Outbreak

A recent health alert shows how quickly travel can turn risky when viruses jump between people in close spaces like cruise ships. Six passengers and crew members have tested positive for Andes virus—a serious hantavirus—after falling ill on a cruise traveling from Cabo Verde to Spain’s Canary Island

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