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Jun 20 2026SPORTS

Big Wave Dave: The Caddie Shaking Up Wyndham Clark's Game

Wyndham Clark's early 2026 season didn't go as planned. After missing three cuts in a row, he made a surprising change by swapping his longtime caddie. That decision led him to David Pelekoudas, nicknamed Big Wave Dave, a familiar face from his 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational rounds. But why the swi

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Jun 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

What Panama’s Mine Closure Really Means for the Environment

When Panama shut down the Cobre Panama copper mine in 2023 after years of protests, officials weren’t just acting on public anger—they were responding to real concerns about how mining affects land and water. An audit covering the mine’s last five years uncovered problems in how environmental risks

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

Why Big Spending on Old Pools Doesn’t Always Fix Things

Washington’s famous Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool got a flashy $14. 7 million makeover earlier this year, but barely two weeks after the big reveal, the fresh paint started bubbling up from the bottom and floating into the green-tinted water. Instead of sparkling blue like visitors expect, the po

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Jun 19 2026SPORTS

A Knicks parade, three fans, and a family’s big day out

When the New York Knicks won their first NBA title in over half a century, the city erupted. Among the sea of orange and blue shirts were three generations of fans who made the trip to watch the parade pass by. What started as a simple request on social media—a father trying to find a good spot for

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Jun 18 2026WEATHER

Power Outage Check in Baton Rouge

When storms roll through Baton Rouge, many people worry about losing electricity. Two big companies supply power to the area: Entergy and DEMCO. Both have online tools that let residents see where outages are happening in real time. To use Entergy’s map, go to their website. Green lines show neighb

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Jun 18 2026SCIENCE

Adolescents, Height, and Hand‑Restricted Balance

When kids stand or walk near a drop, their nerves and bodies react differently than adults do. A new study looked at how standing on a small platform or walking 80 cm above ground affects teens’ feelings and balance. Researchers also tested what happens when the arms are free to move or held still,

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Jun 18 2026CRYPTO

Crypto’s Slow Rise: New Trends Shift the Market

Wall Street traders are turning their eyes away from pure digital coins and looking toward real‑world uses like tokenizing assets and applying artificial intelligence. Because of this shift, the next upswing in crypto prices is expected to unfold more gradually and with less sharp swings than past r

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Jun 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Scottish soccer crowds show Boston who’s boss in drinking stakes

When Scottish soccer fans invaded Boston last weekend, they didn’t just cheer their team on—they emptied local bars faster than you can say “cheers. ” While Irish-American drinkers usually get the spotlight for their legendary nights out, the visitors from Scotland outdid them by swarming taverns be

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Jun 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A new chapter for a historic building in Oklahoma

Walker Hall, a century-old brick building in Oklahoma, has been getting a fresh wave of attention lately. The place has deep roots in the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s history, but it’s not just about the past anymore. Both the Nation and local leaders recently marked the building’s ongoing role in the

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Jun 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Push and Pull of Hollywood’s Fast Lane

Working nonstop in Hollywood sounds like a dream job to many. The bright lights, the big paychecks, the chance to do what you love every day—what’s not to like? But behind the scenes, the story isn’t so glamorous. Jennifer Lopez once shared a harsh lesson about pushing too hard. She ended up in the

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