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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Do we really pick what we prefer?

A study watched how 608 adults unwind. Most said hands-on fun beat screen time. Yet when left to choose, many still grabbed their phones instead. The twist? It wasn’t about time or money. It was about how tough people assumed each option would feel. Researchers scored three things: outdoor activiti

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May 29 2026CRIME

Bar loses alcohol and live music rights after safety failures

A Hampton restaurant just lost its ability to host live shows or serve drinks after a string of safety problems. City leaders decided to pull its special permit following a shooting in the parking lot and two fights inside the building in recent weeks. The first problem happened early one Saturday

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May 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Fun Baseball Game for Phones

Baseball fans who love video games now have a new way to play on their phones. The game lets players build their own team using cards of real MLB players, both current stars and historic legends. More than 900 cards are available, and players can upgrade them to make their team stronger. The game al

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May 29 2026SPORTS

Weather forces fast changes to Montana’s big baseball finals

Montana’s high school baseball tournament just got squeezed by rain and wind. Organizers scrapped the original four-day plan and folded everything into Friday and Saturday at 3 Legends Stadium in Butte. The final championship game now starts at 7 p. m. Friday, just one day after most teams were supp

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May 29 2026ENVIRONMENT

Climbers stranded on Denali after a fall near the summit

Four climbers are stuck high on Denali, North America’s tallest mountain, after taking a serious tumble. The accident happened near Denali Pass, a notorious spot where many climbers have struggled over the years. The group was part of a bigger team of seven, but rescue teams can’t reach them yet bec

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May 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Checking the Weather for the Happiest Places on Earth

Visitors heading to Disney’s parks or resorts might notice something new on their phones: a weather tool built right into the AccuWeather app. Instead of guessing whether to pack a poncho or sunscreen, this system sends real-time updates that match what employees use to keep everyone safe. The tech

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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why Imax is Suddenly Up for Sale

Movie theaters aren’t exactly booming these days. Most places struggle to fill seats after the pandemic, but one company keeps breaking records. Imax, known for its giant screens and booming sound, sold nearly $1. 2 billion in tickets last year. That’s huge, even though the overall movie business is

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May 29 2026EDUCATION

School budget cuts hit Wadsworth classrooms hard after voters say no to new taxes

Wadsworth’s public schools are making big changes this fall after voters rejected a tax increase that would have helped balance the budget. Instead of new money, the district is cutting 33 jobs, raising class sizes, and even talking about making some kids ride the bus to different schools. The vote

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May 29 2026RELIGION

How faith and purpose shape healing after suicide loss

Many people wonder how to begin healing after losing someone to suicide. For survivors, questions about life, death, and purpose often surface. Research shows that spirituality, religion, and the search for meaning play major roles in how people cope. Instead of simply mourning, many face deep quest

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Understanding how strengths-based care works for older ethnic minority adults in the UK

Older adults from black and minority ethnic backgrounds often face a care system built on identifying problems rather than opportunities. Most research looks at what these groups lack instead of what they bring to their own lives. This gap matters because people from different cultural backgrounds m

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