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May 18 2026WEATHER

Southwest China Shakeup Forces Thousands to Leave Homes

A sudden tremor rattled the Guangxi province early Monday, sending shockwaves through Liuzhou and its surroundings. The quake registered a magnitude of 5. 2 on the Richter scale, enough to trigger panic and prompt emergency response teams to spring into action. Two people lost their lives in the bl

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May 16 2026HEALTH

A Simple Change That Reversed Diabetes and Boosted a Man’s Energy

Fifty-three-year-old Jim Anders used to think exhaustion was just part of getting older. At nearly 300 pounds, his daily routine involved going to work, coming home to eat, and then watching TV for hours. He had a gym membership he never used. His idea of exercise was walking from the couch to the f

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May 09 2026LIFESTYLE

A Fresh Take on Beauty: Where Experts and Customers Learn Together

Beauty isn’t just about looking good anymore. Two top hairstylists have turned that idea on its head by creating a place where everyone—from professionals to casual users—can learn, share, and grow together. Instead of keeping beauty knowledge locked behind closed doors, this event flips the script

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May 07 2026SPORTS

UNC’s Big Bet on Football: Is the Risk Worth the Reward?

The University of North Carolina is doubling down on football, betting big on Bill Belichick to turn things around. Even after a rough first season, the school’s athletic director, Bubba Cunningham, insists the program is worth the $2. 5 million gamble. But where does that leave the rest of UNC’s sp

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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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Apr 23 2026FINANCE

Books by Black authors that teach smart money moves

Money habits start early, often shaped by what we saw—and didn’t see—around us as kids. Whether you’re aiming to ditch debt, start investing, or simply understand credit scores, the right book can help rewrite those habits. A mix of guides for adults and fun reads for young readers from Black author

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Money habits that actually help you, not just save you

Forget the idea that saving means giving up every small joy. The usual advice tells people to cut every expense like coffee runs or movie nights, but that only helps so much. Saving itself won’t make you rich—it just keeps you from losing ground. Real growth happens when your money starts working fo

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

New Hall at Tennessee Named for Former President Randy Boyd

The newest addition to the University of Tennessee’s campus is a massive business school building that will carry the name of its former president, Randy Boyd. The structure, which will be the largest on campus, has just hit its highest point in construction during a topping‑out ceremony. Duri

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

LSU’s big step in science education and research

Louisiana State University is taking a giant leap with its new $148 million science building, set to open fully in 2026. The 148, 000-square-foot space isn’t just another campus addition—it’s designed to give students cutting-edge labs and research areas, potentially pulling top talent to the state.

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Nature’s Classroom: How Outdoor Education Builds Youth and Community

Kids today spend far more time staring at screens than exploring outdoors—sometimes up to seven hours daily. That’s a trend that worries educators, especially when combined with the growing political divide over how much we should even care about environmental issues. A new documentary, however, doe

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