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May 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Padel’s New Celebrity Wave Hits Marbella

The latest padel event is turning heads far beyond the court. In 2026, a star‑filled tournament moved from Miami to Marbella, drawing athletes and entertainers alike. This competition is more than a game; it mixes top‑level play with lavish parties and shows. Since its launch in 2023, the seri

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May 20 2026SPORTS

A New Home on Ice: How One Player Found Love, Purpose and a Career Down Under

A Canadian athlete once believed his hockey career was winding down, but a chance trip to Australia rewrote that story. He had spent years moving from the NHL’s bright lights to Europe’s second‑tier leagues, and by 2022 he felt ready to hang up his skates. His body was still fit, and the game st

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May 20 2026OPINION

Turning graffiti targets into neighborhood art

Austin has a quiet battle playing out on street corners where plain green utility boxes once stood. These dull metal boxes were easy pickings for overnight taggers, but the city decided to flip the script. Instead of fighting vandalism with more locks or fines, they turned nine boxes into canvases f

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May 20 2026RELIGION

What Americans really think about religion’s place in politics

A recent survey shows most Americans want to keep politics out of church services. Around two-thirds of people, including majorities from both political parties, say churches should avoid taking sides in political debates. The survey also found that nearly four in five Americans don’t want churches

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May 20 2026CRIME

A look at the recent mosque attack in San Diego

Two young men in San Diego recently attacked a mosque, killing three people before turning their guns on themselves. Their shared online hate for religion likely fueled the attack, though investigators haven’t pinned down a single motive yet. The suspects met online first, then met in person, raisin

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May 20 2026CRYPTO

How Crypto Exchanges Keep Your Money (And What Could Go Wrong)

Centralized exchanges act like digital banks for cryptocurrency. Instead of you holding the keys to your coins, the exchange does. That makes buying, selling, and trading easier—especially if you're new to crypto or want to use regular money like dollars to get started. But convenience comes with ri

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May 19 2026EDUCATION

Who should lead California’s schools? Ten candidates want the job

California has to keep over 5. 7 million students in safe classrooms and good programs. Some kids speak English at home, some don’t. Some have disabilities, some are top performers. All of them need a state leader who can help districts meet those needs. The current superintendent can’t run again, s

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May 19 2026POLITICS

What happens when faith, politics, and health collide?

A major prayer event in Washington D. C. recently made headlines not just for its size or message, but for the strong words of one speaker. A well-known religious leader used a recorded address to describe the country as deeply troubled, pointing to social changes as proof of moral decline. These co

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Conservative Party Wins in Andalusia but Must Team Up With Far‑Right

The People’s Party won the Andalusian election but did not get a clear majority. Because of this, it needs support from the far‑right Vox party to govern. The vote was held in Spain’s biggest region and is a preview of the national election next year. Both parties hope to replace Prime Mini

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May 18 2026CELEBRITIES

The man in the giant red hat

Boots Riley stands out in Oakland like a walking landmark, not because he's famous, but because his oversized cowboy hat makes him instantly recognizable. At 55, Riley is a veteran artist who's spent decades making films and music that challenge capitalism, but he's most comfortable just talking to

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