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May 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Politicians vs. Late-Night Hosts: When Words Reveal the Real Issues

Politicians and late-night TV hosts often lock horns, but few feuds get as personal (or as public) as this one. Earlier this week, a well-known health official made a claim about late-night comedy struggling, only to get schooled by a comedian who saw straight through the politics. The official sugg

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May 26 2026HEALTH

When Ebola Meets Distrust in Congo

In eastern Congo, two battles rage at once. One is against a rare Ebola strain with no cure. The other is against fear—fear that turns aid workers into targets. Volunteers like Vanny Birungi meet hostility daily, not just from the virus but from the people they try to help. Stones and shouts greet h

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May 26 2026CRIME

The Murdaugh case shows how true crime media can blur lines between entertainment and justice.

The Murdaugh saga became a national obsession when family secrets collided with shocking crimes. A lawyer named Alex Murdaugh faced massive financial fraud charges after years of stealing from clients and even trying to stage his own murder for insurance money. His wife and youngest son were then fo

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s next leader: Three big personalities in the race

Colombia is choosing a new president this weekend, and three very different candidates are leading the polls. On one side stands Ivan Cepeda, a left-wing senator who has spent years fighting for peace and justice. His father, a senator too, was killed in the 1990s during a wave of violence against l

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May 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

What happened to the cut short Eastern Promises sequel

The first "Eastern Promises" film introduced Nikolai Luzhin, a London-based Russian mobster played by Viggo Mortensen, whose calm demeanor hides his real job as an FSB undercover agent. Mortensen spent weeks researching the role, even traveling to Russia to understand the culture he was portraying.

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May 26 2026LIFESTYLE

Simple ways to dodge common mistakes as you get older

As people move through life, time forces big changes in what they can and cannot do. The real trick isn’t learning new skills, but knowing which old tricks to drop before they trip you up. Staying safe doesn’t mean following a rulebook—it means spotting dangers that feel familiar but waste your stre

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May 26 2026OPINION

Neighbors Can't Agree on Flags—and Ohio Wants to Step In

Ohio recently passed a bill that stops homeowners’ associations from banning the "Thin Blue Line" flag. But why single out this flag? The rule now makes it harder for neighborhoods to enforce their own rules about what symbols can be displayed. Many people see the flag as a simple way to honor poli

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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 26 2026SPORTS

Juventus' rough season: What went wrong?

Juventus’ latest season started with low expectations, mostly because of a decent but not outstanding squad led by Igor Tudor. Fans and pundits thought the team could at least scrape into the Champions League—something they’d done for years. But this time, for the first time in a while (except for a

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May 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Diesel Fuel Changes: What It Means for Your Engine

Back in the early 2000s, diesel engines faced a big problem. They were powerful and efficient, but they also released a lot of harmful pollution. The Dieselgate scandal showed just how bad things had gotten. That’s when new rules came in to clean up diesel fuel. In 2006, ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULS

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