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May 04 2026SPORTS

Cleveland Faces the Final Test: A Game 7 of Grit and Home‑Court Advantage

The Cavs are heading to Rocket Arena for a Game 7 against the Raptors, but this match has changed in meaning after Saturday’s results. The bracket is already open; the Celtics, who were expected to reach the finals, lost to the 76ers. Although Boston’s loss had its own circumstances—missing Jayson T

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May 04 2026SCIENCE

The Real‑World Effectiveness of Aumolertinib for Rare EGFR Mutations in Lung Cancer

Aumolertinib, a newer drug that targets the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), has been tested in two hospitals on patients with a rare form of lung cancer. The cancer cells carry uncommon deletions in exon 19 of the EGFR gene, a pattern that often makes standard treatments less reliable. R

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Planned Parenthood Loans: A Code‑Word Controversy

Senator Joni Ernst said the Biden team talked about giving large forgivable loans to Planned Parenthood during COVID, but used a secret label “Benghazi” in emails to hide the plan. The SBA chief of staff replied “Yes, let’s talk Benghazi” after a senior attorney asked for a meeting. Ernst claims t

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May 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung TV Switch: New Boss, Old Problems

Samsung Electronics changed the head of its television unit after a drop in profits. The new leader, Won‑Jin Lee, was formerly the head of global marketing and will now run the Visual Display business. The outgoing chief, Yong Seok‑woo, will stay on as an adviser in the Device Experience division to

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May 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Short‑Lived Western That Stood Out

Joe Pickett was a quiet but solid addition to the world of TV Westerns. The series began as a small game‑warden story and grew into a crime drama set in the real Yellowstone National Park. The show was built on books by C. J. Box and brought a different tone than the flashy drama that dominates the

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May 04 2026CELEBRITIES

Why Some Stars Skip the Met Gala

The Met Gala is famous for its tight guest list, and yet many well‑known figures have chosen not to attend. Some say they were formally barred; others simply declined or boycotted the event for personal reasons. One reason is a direct disinvitation. In 2025, Billy Porter was told he would not be in

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May 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Talking Nicely to Chatbots Can Change Their Replies

A recent study from universities in California, Tennessee and Massachusetts shows that the way people speak to AI chatbots matters. Researchers tested several popular models, such as GPT‑5. 4 and Gemini 3. 1 Pro. They found that polite requests, like “please” or “thank you, ” make the bots giv

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May 04 2026CELEBRITIES

Ellen Burstyn’s 93‑Year‑Old Recipe for Staying Young

Ellen Burstyn shows that age is just a number when she talks about the habits she abandoned to stay fit at 93. Instead of drinking, smoking or eating meat, the Oscar winner follows a plant‑based diet and keeps active with daily walks in Central Park or gym sessions led by a trainer. She says t

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May 04 2026SCIENCE

“Smart Mortars: Tiny Particles, Big Strength and Less CO2”

A team of researchers set out to make a new kind of building material that is both stronger and kinder to the planet. They mixed two very small powders – nano‑silica (NS) and nano‑alumina (NA) – with a type of fiber made from plastic, called polypropylene fiber (PPF). The base of the mix was a combi

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May 04 2026POLITICS

The Redistricting Rift: How a Court Ruling Fuels Political Battles

A recent Supreme Court decision has removed a key safeguard that once helped keep minority voting power in check. The ruling effectively opened the door for partisan groups to redraw congressional districts with fewer constraints, sparking a fresh wave of political maneuvers across the country. I

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