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May 27 2026POLITICS

Canada Cuts Travel from Ebola‑Hot Countries, Bahamas Follows Suit

Canada has decided to stop letting people from three African nations— the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan—enter its borders for 90 days. The move is meant to lower the chance that Ebola could spread into Canada, after the World Health Organization declared a “very high” risk

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May 26 2026OPINION

Memorial Day isn't just about long weekends or store discounts

Memorial Day means more than sunny picnics and big sales. Behind those store signs and holiday plans lie families who lost loved ones in wars. Like the Sullivans from Iowa—five brothers who died together when their ship sank in 1942. Or the Nilands, whose home was shattered when three sons died in t

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May 25 2026OPINION

A Day to Remember: Why We Keep Names Alive

Memorial Day is more than a holiday; it is a chance to think about the people who gave their lives so others can live. People often forget that each name on a monument was once a person with hopes and plans. A story from one family shows how war changes us. During World War II, a man was fo

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Memorial Day weekend weather: wet East, dry West, and some surprises

Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be a weather rollercoaster across the U. S. While the West enjoys mostly sunny skies and rising temperatures, the East braces for a soggy holiday with showers, storms, and even flash floods. A slow-moving weather front is the main culprit, pulling in moisture an

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May 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

Planning a Memorial Weekend Lakeside Trip? Check the Waves First

Memorial Day weekend brings crowds to Michigan's shorelines, but not all beaches offer safe swimming conditions. While West Michigan stays calm with gentle waves under three feet all weekend, Southeast Michigan faces high risks on Saturday with waves climbing up to seven feet in spots like Port Aust

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May 23 2026WEATHER

Cold days push summer fun to the next day

Memorial Day weekend usually means flip-flops, sunscreen, and long lines for water slides. But this year, Illinois’ biggest splash park had to adjust plans because spring decided to linger a little longer. Instead of opening on schedule, Raging Waves in Yorkville pushed its launch to Sunday, citing

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May 22 2026LIFESTYLE

Weekend plans get local as families cut travel costs and dodge storms

Memorial Day in Arkansas used to mean packed highways and long drives. This year, though, a double squeeze is pushing most celebrations inside state lines. Gas now costs more than four dollars a gallon, and rain is predicted to linger from Friday through Sunday. Experts say those two factors alone w

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Ads Get a Boost from AI at Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is pushing the limits of advertising by turning ads into interactive, scene‑specific experiences. The company announced new tools that let brands place shoppable spots on the screen while a show pauses, and it has teamed up with Kerv. ai to match ads to particular moments in m

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming deals popping up for Memorial Day fun

Memorial Day isn’t just about backyard cookouts anymore - it’s also prime time for streaming discounts. Services know people want to binge shows while lounging during the long weekend, so they’ve rolled out special offers. Fubo TV leads with the biggest immediate savings, giving new users up to $30

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May 02 2026HEALTH

How Canada is shaping the future of organ transplants

Canada has quietly become a leader in organ transplantation, with its medical teams solving tough problems that help patients worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic forced doctors to pause and ask tough questions about what works and what still needs fixing in transplant medicine. While the world was dist

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