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May 05 2026CRIME

Teen Missing in Detroit’s West Side

A 14‑year‑old boy named Jeremiah Toby is being searched for in Detroit’s west side. Police say he was last seen on Cheyenne Street, near Westfield and Ellis avenues, on Sunday, May 3. He reportedly left home without permission and has not come back. The city’s authorities are urging anyone who migh

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May 05 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s Big Gas Dream and the Hidden Cost to Towns

A new plan could turn Alaska’s North Slope into a giant gas exporter, but the idea may never get off the ground because of its huge price tag and uncertain market. Investors fear that building such a massive system—full of pipelines, carbon‑capture plants and liquefaction facilities—could take years

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May 05 2026POLITICS

Power Shifts: Who Really Wins When Rules Change?

The debate about loosening California’s environmental review law, CEQA, is more than a cost‑cutting argument. A new push backed by well‑known business leaders, including a major tech figure’s political action committee, claims it will save money for the state. In truth, the savings would be felt by

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May 05 2026SPORTS

From Brooklyn Courts to Big Leagues: A Player’s Steady Rise

Julian Champagnie grew up in the streets of New York, where basketball was part of daily life rather than a fancy pastime. He learned to play with family and friends, facing constant challenges that taught him the value of hard work. The young athlete’s path was never rushed; every milestone came fr

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May 05 2026FINANCE

Rich Few, Poor Many: How a Tiny Group Dominates Prediction Games

Polymarket is one of the new betting sites where people guess what will happen next, from elections to sports. A recent study looked at 1. 6 million users and found a surprising split. The top 0. 1 percent of accounts earned 67 percent of all the money made on the platform. Most participants, howev

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May 05 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania Protesters Demand a Real Gift Ban

The Capitol Police took action against six people who blocked hallways during a demonstration about Pennsylvania’s loose gift rules for lawmakers. The arrests followed several lawful orders to disperse that were ignored, according to a Department of General Services statement. At least 70 partici

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May 05 2026SPORTS

Boosting Table Tennis Skills with Two Types of Tabata Workouts

The research looked at how two different Tabata training styles affect table tennis players. One style mixes body‑weight moves and quick jumps, while the other uses kettlebells for strength. Researchers measured changes in muscle power, speed and overall fitness after the programs ran for several we

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Coffee’s Hidden Health Powers Revealed

New research shows that coffee does more than give you a buzz. Scientists studied 31 people who drink three to five cups daily and 31 who don’t. They also stopped coffee for two weeks, then tried it again with regular or decaf versions. This helped separate caffeine’s role from other coffee

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May 05 2026SPORTS

Breakthrough Win Takes Swedish Golfer to Big Leagues

At 33 years old, Swedish golfer Mikael Lindberg just pulled off something most pros only dream about. He won a major tour event in rough conditions—beating rain, pressure, and some of Europe’s best players—to claim his first championship. What makes this win special isn’t just the trophy; it’s the a

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May 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Rainy Days Ahead for Greenville as Drought Holds Strong

South Carolina is stuck in a tough spot right now. Even after some rain in early May, every single county is still dealing with drought conditions. The state hasn’t seen rain like this in over a century, with 2002 being the last time things were this dry. The lack of water is hurting farms, lowering

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