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May 06 2026CRIME

A Star Player’s Dark Side Emerges

Marcellus Wiley, a well-known NFL player turned sports media figure, now faces allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women, stretching back decades. Four new accusers recently joined forces with three others who filed lawsuits earlier, claiming Wiley raped or assaulted them between the mid-

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Billionaire vs Mayor: When a Tax Proposal Turns into a Property Showdown

New York’s latest tax debate just got personal. The city’s plan to charge extra fees on luxury homes owned by part-time residents has landed on the doorstep of Ken Griffin, a hedge fund billionaire and one of the world’s richest people. Instead of a typical policy announcement, Mayor Mamdani chose t

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May 06 2026HEALTH

Can common pills really help with menopause hot flashes?

A social media buzz suggests mixing an allergy pill with an acid reducer might tame menopause symptoms like hot flashes. The idea travels fast online, where women share stories of fewer night sweats and less skin irritation after taking these everyday medicines. But where did this idea come from? It

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May 06 2026EDUCATION

Smartphones in Class: Do Language Students Really Need Them This Much?

A recent study looked at how often third-year English students in a Chinese university used their phones. They tracked app usage for two weeks and asked students about their habits. The results showed that students spent over 2, 500 hours combined on apps like WeChat and Douyin. Surprisingly, most s

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May 06 2026CELEBRITIES

Princess Kate’s First Big Trip Back to Work

Princess Catherine is stepping back into her royal role with a short but meaningful visit to Italy this month. After taking a break for medical treatment, she’s heading to Reggio Emilia—a small but influential city in northern Italy. The stop isn’t just a casual return to duty. It’s a chance for her

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May 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Reality TV Moves Back Home

Fox shows are often filmed far from the U. S. , but many studios want to bring production closer. A recent example is “The Floor, ” a game show that was shot in Ireland because it was cheaper to travel there than to film on the Fox lot. Fox executives say they do a lot of work in America, citi

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May 05 2026EDUCATION

Neighbors, No-Nonsense: A Lesson in Sharing and Boundaries

A local resident posted extra topsoil for free on a community board, hoping to help a neighbor in need. When the neighbor collected all of it, she later returned with a business card from a landscaping company and demanded that the donor pay for the service, claiming the soil was too heavy to spread

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May 05 2026EDUCATION

Behind the scenes: When substitute teachers go above and beyond

The recent awards for substitute educators Esther Yardumian-Smyth and Celia Effrig show that recognizing everyday heroes isn’t just about grand gestures—it’s about seeing the quiet power of persistence. While full-time teachers often get the spotlight, these two winners prove that substitute roles c

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May 05 2026EDUCATION

Local students shine as they announce next steps after high school

Friday wasn’t just a normal school day for many students in Berks County. A special gathering at the Miller Center for the Arts turned the spotlight on young adults who are about to leave high school and start new journeys. Instead of walking out empty-handed, these career and technology students wa

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

A peek inside Staten Island’s high-tech classroom of the future

McKee High School in Staten Island has just launched something unusual—a classroom that feels more like a tech playground than a traditional school space. Called the S. I. C. Space, it mixes cutting-edge gadgets with cozy, student-friendly design to help teens learn, relax, and think creatively. The

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