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May 25 2026EDUCATION

How AI Changed Student Life at Stanford

Four years ago, students arrived at Stanford excited about big ideas and future careers. Now, as they prepare to graduate, artificial intelligence has reshaped their experience in surprising ways. Tech leaders like Jensen Huang became campus celebrities, with students chasing selfies and signed lapt

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May 25 2026BUSINESS

The Tech Leader Bringing New Mexico’s Innovators Together

Beverlie Frazier didn’t plan to become the face of New Mexico’s tech scene, but life had other plans. After losing her sales job in a company merger, she was told to create her own opportunity—leading a multimedia project that highlighted the state’s economic trailblazers. Now, she’s stepping into a

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May 25 2026ENVIRONMENT

Bears and Tourists: How Yellowstone Handles Close Encounters

Every summer, Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks teem with visitors—around 4. 76 million in 2025 alone—while an estimated 1, 055 grizzlies roam freely. These bears, weighing up to 600 pounds and capable of sprinting 35 mph, are the largest land predators in the Lower 48. Yet despite their size, confl

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Colombia's Big Three Race Nears Finish Line After Crowd-Pulling Final Push

Colombia wrapped up its main presidential campaign phase last Sunday with three massive rallies that felt more like rock concerts than political events. The biggest crowds turned out in three different cities: Barranquilla on the coast, Medellín in the business heartland, and Bogotá, the capital. Th

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May 25 2026EDUCATION

From Lockup to Lecture Hall: One Man’s New Start Through Learning

Back in 2013, Arthur Monarque traded prison bars for college credits. For a decade, he served time in California’s toughest prison, Pelican Bay State. Now, he stands on a different stage entirely—one reserved for graduates. His journey began not with hope, but with regret. Monarque admits he never v

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May 25 2026POLITICS

How Irish Politics Shifted in a Weekend Vote

Fine Gael, the ruling party in Ireland, and the smaller Social Democrats both gained ground in by-elections over the weekend, while a notorious figure tied to crime barely missed another shot at office. The Social Democrats picked up a seat in Dublin, continuing their rise since the last general ele

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May 25 2026CELEBRITIES

From Hometown Tennis to Global Stardom: The Belarusian Roots of Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka didn’t just appear on the tennis scene—she built her career from scratch in a city known for its tough conditions and unshaken passion for sports. Born in Minsk, Belarus, in 1998, she grew up around a culture that values competition, discipline, and emotional strength, especially in

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May 25 2026SPORTS

A Tennis Star Born Across Continents

Cameron Norrie stands out in tennis not just for his skill but for the unusual path that shaped his life. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1995 to British parents working there, his early years were marked by change. A burglary at his family’s home when he was three forced them to move to Auck

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May 25 2026CELEBRITIES

Russian Roots, Kazakhstani Wins: The Story Behind Elena Rybakina's Journey

Elena Rybakina’s rise in tennis is a story of ambition, opportunity, and identity. Born in Moscow to a Russian family, she spent her early years on Russian soil, swinging tennis rackets and dreaming of professional glory. But her path to stardom didn’t follow a straight line—instead, it took a sharp

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May 25 2026CRIME

False alarms put Poland on high alert after hoax call targets official's home

Poland has seen a rise in fake emergency calls recently, including one over the weekend that sent firefighters to a Gdańsk apartment linked to a relative of the country's president. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the incident part of a worrying trend, where people deliberately waste emergency ser

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