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May 04 2026SPORTS

Should Boston sports teams trust their gut when making big calls?

The Red Sox just handed Chad Tracy a messy middle-of-the-season manager job. After Alex Cora got fired, Tracy stepped in with only six games to prove himself—hardly enough time to fix a roster that even more experienced coaches struggled with. Instead of giving him the full season to show what he ca

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May 04 2026SPORTS

Alaska High School Sports Roundup: Close Games and Big Wins

On May 2, 2026, Alaska's high school sports scene saw tight matches and lopsided victories across soccer, baseball, softball, and track and field. In girls' soccer, South High School dominated with a 17-0 win, while Palmer delivered the highest-scoring result—a 15-0 victory in boys' baseball against

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Frisco’s mayoral race goes to a runoff in June

Frisco voters just picked their top two mayoral candidates in a tight race. None of the four hopefuls crossed the 50% mark, so the showdown now heads to June 13. The winner will replace the outgoing mayor, who’s served nine years and can’t run again. Frisco has exploded in size since the last open-s

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May 04 2026HEALTH

What affects patients' quality of life before spinal surgery in Asia?

Before someone goes under the knife for a worn-out lower back, many things can shape how they feel about life. A study looked at patients in Asia with different backgrounds. These patients were about to get surgery for long-term back problems. Researchers checked three big areas. First came social

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May 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The long road: how persistence beats overnight fame in comedy

Nikki Glaser put in over twenty years before stand-up brought her real attention. She didn’t cross her fingers for luck—she studied public figures like Tom Brady in minute detail. Every interview, habit and quirk became research material for jokes that felt custom-made rather than generic. Most come

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May 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hair Battles Fashion: Big Stars Ignore Dresses at Met Gala

Every year when the Met Gala rolls into May, one question pops into mind: why do celebrities sometimes care more about their hair than their designer gowns? While fashion critics spend hours analyzing clothes, the real drama happens above the shoulders. Some stars treat their locks like a quick-chan

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May 03 2026BUSINESS

Cheap Business‑Class Seats That Won’t Break the Bank

Finding a lie‑flat seat for less than $3, 000 is easier than you think. Some airlines use lower prices to fill empty premium seats when demand dips, and savvy travelers can spot these bargains by staying flexible with dates and itineraries. When you search for business‑class flights, look past

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May 03 2026WEATHER

Sunny Weekend Leads to Warm Monday

The weekend started bright and warm, with sunny skies that lifted temperatures into the 60s. After a calm night, the low temperature dropped to the lower 40s, but it stayed above freezing. Sunday promised even warmer days, with highs reaching the 70s along the I‑25 corridor and higher in the E

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May 03 2026WEATHER

Cold Snap Hits Central New York This Weekend

Central New York feels a chill as cold Canadian air pushes in. Temperatures sit around the mid‑30s on Saturday morning, and a frost warning is still in force until 9 a. m. The Binghamton office says the cold will linger through Sunday, keeping early‑May warmth far below normal. Saturday highs top on

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May 03 2026WEATHER

Frost, Wind and Rain: A Week of Weather Changes in New Jersey

A frost warning covers five counties tonight, from Hunterdon to western Passaic. The alert starts at 11 p. m. Saturday and ends at 9 a. m. Sunday, when temperatures will fall to the mid‑30s. On Sunday, the sky clears and the air dries out. Winds pick up to 15‑20 mph, with gusts reaching 30 mph. D

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