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May 25 2026WEATHER

Early Morning Fog Alert: Stay Sharp on the Roads

Drivers woke up to a hazy surprise today as patches of fog rolled in, making visibility tricky. Instead of clear views, some areas now have sightlines shortened to just a quarter mile—about the length of two football fields. The fog isn’t sticking around all day; forecasts suggest it’ll lift by late

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May 24 2026SPORTS

Jordan McLaughlin's quiet rise from California courts to NBA success

Jordan McLaughlin’s career shows how consistency beats flash in professional sports. The Minnesota Timberwolves point guard doesn’t make headlines with viral plays, but he’s exactly the kind of player coaches trust when the game gets tight. His ability to step in calmly and run the offense without d

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

A Local Plumbing Company Shuts Down After Decades in Business

Just a few miles from Des Moines, a family-run plumbing business that operated for over three decades has closed its doors for good. The company, which once employed 47 people, shut down on May 1, according to official notices filed with the state. Its last known location was in Clive, a suburb that

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Rethinking Cancer Treatment: A Smarter Way to Fight Drug Resistance

Drug-resistant cancer cells are a major challenge in long-term cancer treatment. Traditional methods often rely on giving patients the highest possible drug dose until the body can no longer tolerate it. But this approach doesn’t always work well because it doesn’t account for how different cancer c

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May 21 2026SPORTS

Mauer’s Take on MLB’s New Challenge Tech

Joe Mauer, the former Twins star who now lives in St. Paul, says he likes Major League Baseball’s new automated challenge system (ABS). He thinks the goal is to get every call right, and he says ABS helps reach that aim. “I actually really like it, ” Mauer told a Fox News interview. “The technology

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May 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Deal Lets JB Smoove Create Unscripted Hits

JB Smoove has struck a fresh multi‑year agreement with Fox Entertainment Studios that gives him the first chance to greenlight unscripted projects. In this arrangement, Smoove will act as an executive producer and creative partner for a variety of shows across different formats. His own production c

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May 19 2026EDUCATION

A New Chapter Begins for a Political Science PhD

Jake Shaw, who earned his doctorate in political science from the University of Missouri–St. Louis last spring, is set to start a tenure‑track assistant professor role at DePauw University in Indiana this August. The transition from graduate student to faculty member marks a significant milestone in

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May 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood Stars Push for U. S. Film Tax Help

Jon Voight, a well‑known actor, met with President Trump in February to ask for a federal tax credit that would make making movies and TV shows in America cheaper. The meeting happened at the White House, a place where politicians discuss big ideas for the country’s future. Voight is not alone

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May 19 2026HEALTH

A doctor’s journey from student to leader in breast health

Dr. Debra Monticciolo didn’t set out to become a pioneer in breast imaging—she took one step at a time. After finishing her basic medical training, she discovered radiology almost by accident. While rotating through different specialties, she found herself drawn to the technical precision of X-rays

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May 18 2026SPORTS

Sinner Wins Italy, Woad Shines in Cincinnati, U. S. Ice Hockey Rebounds

Jannik Sinner has ended a 50‑year wait for an Italian male champion at the Rome Masters, beating Casper Ruud two sets to love on clay. The win also makes him only the second man after Novak Djokovic to claim every Masters 1000 title. With his rival Carlos Alcaraz injured, Sinner is nearly unbeatable

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