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May 25 2026SPORTS

Marta Kostyuk: A Ukrainian Tennis Star’s Roots and Beliefs

Marta Kostyuk was born on June 28, 2002, in Kyiv. Her parents, both former tennis players, grew up around the sport and brought it into their home. She began training at age five in a local club, motivated by spending more time with her mother. Coaches soon noticed her talent and she has been compet

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

A Quiet Tumor That Spreads Slowly Around the World

AOT is a small, non‑cancerous growth that forms in the jaw. It looks like tiny tubes or circles under a microscope and usually stays inside its capsule, so it rarely invades nearby tissues. Because AOT grows very slowly, many people do not notice it until it becomes large enough to cause a visibl

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May 25 2026SPORTS

A different approach to MMA: What a top fighter thinks about the new league plan

Scott Coker is trying to launch a new MMA league by 2027 with $60 million behind it. The league will focus on just one weight class at first, running a big tournament-style event. But Aljamain Sterling, a former UFC champion, isn’t convinced this is the best way to grab fans’ attention. Tournaments

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May 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

How food and festivals keep indigenous communities in central India connected to nature

The people living in the forests of central India have a lifestyle deeply tied to the land. Their daily routines and special celebrations aren’t just about tradition—they’re about survival, respect, and passing down knowledge. For these groups, food isn’t just something you eat; it’s a way to honor

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May 24 2026SPORTS

Baseball drama: Runner's bold move sparks dugout chaos

The fourth inning of Saturday's game between Boston and Minnesota turned into a mix of strategy and raw emotion. With the Red Sox trailing 2-0, they finally broke through the Twins' pitching. A single and an infield hit put runners on the corners with one out. Then came a line drive that scored the

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May 24 2026SPORTS

Young Gamers Show Their Skills in a Big Esports Showdown

This weekend, Busan Esports Arena hosted a first-of-its-kind event where video games took center stage in a national competition. For the first time, esports was included in the National Youth Sports Festival, giving students a chance to compete in both team and solo matches of FC Online. Over 40 pl

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May 24 2026CRIME

Old school building catches fire in Vallejo

Around 1:30 in the morning, a fire broke out at a long-empty Vallejo school building. About 40 firefighters rushed to the scene near Fifth Street. By 7:30 a. m. , the fire had grown so much that officials called for extra help, making it a three-alarm response. Luckily, no one got hurt, and crews ha

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May 23 2026SPORTS

Dricus Du Plessis questions Khamzat Chimaev’s focus after UFC fight

After losing to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev’s weight-cut struggles became a hot topic. But his opponent, Dricus Du Plessis, isn’t buying the excuses. The South African fighter pointed out that tough weight cuts are common in MMA. Fighters often drop around 12 pounds in the final stre

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May 23 2026CELEBRITIES

Fashion’s wild side at Cannes: stars ignore new rules

The Cannes Film Festival loves to set fashion trends—but this year, some stars decided the rules don’t apply to them. A new dress code tried to keep things "decent" by banning nudity and huge outfits that block walkways. Yet many ignored it anyway. Stars like Kristen Stewart and Bella Hadid pushed b

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May 23 2026LIFESTYLE

Rain or shine: what Cincinnati food lovers need to know before heading to the big festival

The weekend forecast for downtown Cincinnati doesn’t look great for food trucks and festival crowds. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted from Friday through Saturday, which could throw a wrench into Memorial Day weekend plans. The city’s biggest food festival, celebrating local chefs and rest

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