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May 17 2026SPORTS

When Coaches and Their Families Cross the Line

Fran McCaffery spent 15 years coaching Iowa basketball, turning the team into a regular NCAA Tournament contender and earning a solid 297-207 record. But his time in Iowa City ended badly, partly because of friction with local media personalities. The most well-known was Gary Dolphin, the long-time

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Trump’s China Trip Ends with a Question on Taiwan Arms

After wrapping up his final meetings in Beijing, President Trump left China with a mix of progress and uncertainty. He had talks with Xi Jinping on trade, technology, the Iran conflict and, most critically, Taiwan. While both leaders said they had made strides in easing tensions, the island issue st

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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Binge‑Ready Star Wars Shorts: A Quick Dive into Disney+’s New Anime Series

Disney’s streaming platform has long been a haven for science‑fiction lovers, boasting fan favorites from the Star Wars universe and Marvel. Yet when it comes to a show that can be finished in one go, the latest addition stands out. This anthology drops three seasons of bite‑sized adventures, eac

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May 16 2026SCIENCE

A Cheap, Bright Way to Spot Cancer Signals

The new sensor turns on a light signal when it finds the cancer marker CEA. It uses a tiny piece of DNA that sticks to CEA and a special nanoparticle made from cerium and zinc called Ce‑UiO‑66. The particle is a super‑quencher: it almost completely hides the DNA’s glow until CEA binds. Scient

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May 16 2026POLITICS

China Says US Proposal on Hormuz Is Ill‑Timed

The United Nations sees a new twist in the debate over the Strait of Hormuz. China’s representative to the UN, Fu Gong, openly questioned a draft resolution that the United States and Bahrain have pushed forward. He said the wording was wrong and the moment was off, warning that a vote would likely

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May 16 2026LIFESTYLE

Finding Hidden China: How One App Turns a City Into Your Personal Guide

The traveler landed in Dali, a quiet town surrounded by mountains and lake that feels like a retreat for artists and weary city folk. Dali is very different from the bustling capitals that most people picture when they think of China, with its old streets filled with vintage shops and coffee spot

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Diplomacy without deals: What Trump’s China visit really meant

Donald Trump returned from China with smiles and handshakes, but very few real promises. He called the trip “great” mostly because China announced plans to buy 200 Boeing jets and billions in soybeans. Those deals sound big, but no one has seen the fine print. Even the biggest moments were unclear:

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May 16 2026POLITICS

What really happened when the US leader visited China

The trip was supposed to make headlines, but ended up showing how little actually changed between the two biggest economies. Both sides talked about Taiwan, Iran, and trade, yet no clear steps came out of the meeting. China buys a lot of oil from Iran, so some expected Beijing to help calm tensions.

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Stanford''s women''s basketball team faces a tough rebuild after years of dominance

Stanford''s women''s basketball team used to be a powerhouse, making the NCAA Tournament every year for nearly 40 seasons. Under the former coach, the team won three national titles and reached the Final Four fourteen times. But since the coach retired in 2024, things have taken a sharp turn. The te

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May 16 2026BUSINESS

Leadership coaching works better when you focus on the whole picture

Leadership training usually starts with fixing one person at a time. But that approach misses a big part of the equation. People don’t lead in a bubble. They work inside teams, companies, and cultures that shape every choice they make. Research shows that companies investing in employee growth earn

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