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May 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Survival on the Sea: Iceland’s First Feature Film

A new adventure film from Iceland is set to hit the world stage at Cannes. The movie, called “Dark Ocean, ” tells the story of a young deckhand who joins his first fishing trip in the harsh North Atlantic. The crew faces relentless weather and the constant pressure to keep their lives afloat. The s

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May 07 2026LIFESTYLE

Salons stepping up as healing spots for fire survivors

A sudden disaster can leave scars that go far deeper than burned homes. After the Los Angeles fires of early 2025, a group of women found an unexpected path to recovery inside a North Hollywood salon. Braidhouse opened its doors to the Create to Heal program, turning chairs and mirrors into spaces f

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May 07 2026SPORTS

Vikings' Hunt for a New GM: From Interim to Permanent, and Who Might Land the Job

The Minnesota Vikings have spent months searching for a new general manager, but the search might soon wrap up. Since early 2026, Rob Brzezinski has been running things as the interim GM after the team decided to let go of the previous leader. Now that the draft is over, the Vikings are narrowing do

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May 07 2026BUSINESS

How a meat giant’s jet and a billionaire tied Brazil and the U. S. together

A private jet linked to the Batista family flew from Colorado to Washington on Wednesday, just one day before Brazil’s President Lula meets Donald Trump in the U. S. capital. The jet belongs to J&F, a holding company that runs JBS, one of the world’s biggest meat producers. While the plane’s movemen

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May 07 2026SPORTS

Two runners, one challenge: How much training does Hyrox really need?

A Hyrox race mixes running with eight tough fitness stations in a fixed order. Each racer covers five miles of running, split into eight short loops, with a new challenge between each run. The stations include pulling sleds, throwing weighted balls at a wall, and carrying heavy bags—all while racing

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May 07 2026HEALTH

Healthy habits in Mexico get a cost check

Mexico’s public health system tried something new with the Lose Weight, Gain Life program. It wasn’t just about handing out diet tips. The real goal was to teach people how to build habits that stick—like cooking quick meals or choosing water over soda. Before rolling it out everywhere, officials wa

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May 07 2026POLITICS

Why race still shapes US voting maps—and when it shouldn’t

The Supreme Court recently said states can’t rely too much on race when drawing voting districts. This isn’t about removing fairness—it’s about asking if old rules still fit today. Back in 1965, laws like the Voting Rights Act were needed to stop racist tricks that kept Black Americans from voting.

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May 06 2026HEALTH

Peptides or Not? 6 Everyday Moves That Beat the Hype

People online keep shouting about peptides – tiny chemicals that promise muscle, skin and even extra years. They’re sold in pills, powders or creams without a prescription, and influencers brag that they can fix anything. Yet most of these peptides are unapproved by the FDA, and research on their sa

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Trump shows off his moves at fitness event

A group of high school athletes got a surprise performance this week when former President Donald Trump showed off his signature fist-pumping dance on the White House lawn. The event was part of May’s National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, a yearly push since 1983 to get kids more active. The s

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May 06 2026BUSINESS

Why the sudden crackdown on sneaky express lane moves?

Drivers on I-25 between Berthoud and Fort Collins have a new reason to watch the road markings closely. Starting this week, cameras and sensors are scanning for anyone cutting in or out of express lanes where solid lines block the way. The goal is to cut down on sudden lane changes that can cause pi

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