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May 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Movie Fuze Arrives at Home First After Weak Theater Showings

A British crime thriller called Fuze finally made it to digital rental and purchase this week. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Sam Worthington, and Theo James, the movie centers on a tense bank heist in London complicated by a live World War II bomb in the street. Though the film had a limited theate

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May 28 2026HEALTH

Thirty-five years of safer care: How one idea changed safety in behavioral health

Long before suicide-prevention blankets became standard gear in mental-health wards, a Montreal shoemaker noticed nurses slipping on polished floors while checking on at-risk patients. While stitching ergonomic shoes, Giovanni Argentino saw that hospital blankets felt flimsy and unsafe—easy to tear

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Southern Lebanon Faces New Evacuation Orders as Tensions Rise

Israel has now marked another large area in southern Lebanon as a combat zone, urging civilians living south of the Zahrani River to move north immediately. Residents in this roughly 2, 000 square kilometer stretch have been told to leave, with the military stating it will respond “with great force”

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Why Trump’s work record sparks mixed feelings

The debate over political achievements often ignores the messy reality behind them. Farah Griffin recently highlighted Trump’s active role in pushing policies, noting he isn’t just a polarizing figure but someone who delivers results. Still, critics argue that what gets done matters more than the ac

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May 28 2026SPORTS

South Carolina Football Takes Mental Health Seriously in 2026

Shane Beamer, South Carolina's head football coach, has made mental health a priority in his program. He made this change after seeing how players struggled under the stress of name-image-likeness (NIL) deals. These deals, which let college athletes earn money from their popularity, can add pressure

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May 28 2026OPINION

How growing hate affects kids and what we can do about it

Back in the day, kids went to school and played without worrying too much about hateful speech or violence. Things weren’t perfect—segregation was real in many parts of the country, and people didn’t always treat each other fairly. But there was a sense of basic respect, even when people disagreed.

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Voting for healthcare in Maine: what really matters

Maine voters often see candidates in everyday places—school games, diners, or town meetings. That closeness can make politics feel personal, even cozy. But when it comes to healthcare, being likable isn’t the same as being effective. A candidate’s charm doesn’t heal a sick patient or pay a surprise

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Lebanon’s Cease-Fires: A Cycle of Broken Promises

Lebanon has tried stopping wars before. Many times. Since breaking free from colonial rule in the 1940s, the country has signed at least seven peace deals under international pressure. Each one promised calm, but none delivered lasting safety. Instead, Lebanon has bounced between civil war, cross-bo

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May 28 2026HEALTH

Do knee braces really get worn as much as athletes claim?

After knee surgery, many young adults get braces to help their recovery. But here’s the catch: people often say they wear them more than they actually do. That’s because asking patients how long they use their braces depends on their memory—and memories can be tricky. For example, someone might thin

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May 28 2026SCIENCE

A peek at a tiny blue octopus hidden in the deep sea

Deep in the Galápagos waters lives a small blue octopus most people have never seen. It’s so tiny it fits in the space between a person’s palm and middle finger. Scientists first spotted this creature in 2015 using a robot camera diving about a mile and a half below the surface. The creature captur

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