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May 01 2026POLITICS

Parking problems and political heat at Mercyhurst

Mercyhurst University moved up to Division I sports but still struggles to fill the stands. One big reason? Parking. The rink sits in the middle of campus with just one tiny lot that holds about 50 cars. When big games happen, that lot gets taken over for tailgating. The next option is a lot near th

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Trans Voices Fear Hunger More Than Shelves These Days

Transgender Iowans often skip meals because they don’t trust pantries to welcome them. This quiet crisis bubbled up in 2020 when a state legislator and pastor noticed how many trans neighbors avoided food help due to safety worries. The same leader once called out Iowa’s leadership as “mostly white,

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May 01 2026WEATHER

Trees fall and roofs fly as a strong tornado hits Mineral Wells

A powerful storm swept through Mineral Wells earlier this week, leaving a trail of broken trees and damaged buildings. Home security cameras caught the moment when winds reaching 145 miles per hour tore through the area. Rain and flying debris made it hard to see, but the footage clearly shows the s

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Why weather bets can sometimes go off the rails

A sudden temperature spike at a Paris airport weather station recently led to a big payday for some traders—and a criminal complaint. The numbers jumped far beyond normal ranges, yet the data was used to settle financial bets worth thousands. Experts say this reveals a much bigger problem: when smal

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May 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Unexpected voices and fresh stories to explore in the Bay Area this May

May lights up with over 60 book-related events scattered across the Bay, from North Beach to Menlo Park. Instead of the usual literary suspects, this month’s lineup mixes unlikely storytellers—chefs, scientists, athletes, and even a DJ—behind the microphone. A Venezuelan-American writer reflects on

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

New Ways to Understand Love and Closeness Beyond Romance

Many people still link intimacy only to deep romantic or sexual bonds. But a fresh look at relationships shows that isn’t the whole picture. A study dove into how asexual and aromantic college students build meaningful connections. Instead of judging these bonds as “less than, ” the research highlig

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May 01 2026POLITICS

The British Royals Visit America: A Show of Splendor and Strangeness

Americans may have tossed tea into the harbor over 200 years ago to reject monarchy, but royal drama still draws huge crowds. This week, King Charles III and Queen Camilla swapped Buckingham Palace for Washington, D. C. , and New York in a carefully planned four-day tour meant to boost U. S. -U. K.

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Wrexham's big chance to rise to England's top soccer league

Wrexham AFC isn't just playing for pride this weekend — they're one result away from making history. The Welsh club, now famous worldwide thanks to a popular TV series, sits in sixth place in England's second-tier Championship. That spot could be enough for a spot in the playoffs that decide the fin

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Coinbase after the Recent Drop: A Smart Buy or a Risky Bet?

The crypto market took a hit in late April when Robinhood’s latest earnings report showed a sharp drop in crypto-related revenue. Since Coinbase makes most of its money from fees tied to user trading, the news spooked investors. COIN’s stock fell hard, dropping below key moving averages and wiping o

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Ripple’s Dubai Move and XRP’s Trading Range: What’s Really Going On?

Ripple just set up a bigger office in Dubai’s financial district, doubling its team size in the Middle East and Africa. This isn’t just about more desks—it’s a bet that the region will keep growing as a hub for digital payments. Dubai’s become a magnet for crypto companies thanks to clear rules, and

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