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May 02 2026HEALTH

A New Hope for Late-Stage Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Doctors in the U. S. now have another tool to fight a tough cancer. The FDA gave the green light for early use of an experimental pill called daraxonrasib. It targets pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a fast-spreading form of pancreatic cancer that has already resisted other treatments. Patients who

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Cuba shows strength in May Day march as U. S. pressure grows

On a warm May afternoon, nearly a million Cubans marched through Havana’s waterfront streets with one clear message: they won’t back down under U. S. pressure. Among them was 94-year-old Raul Castro, a former president and the last of the revolution’s original leaders still in public life. The march

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May 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Gizmoplex to Close After Three Years of Serving MST3K Fans

A niche streaming service built for fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 is closing its doors after just three years. Gizmoplex offered a way for supporters to watch classic episodes and newer original content. For those who backed recent Kickstarter campaigns, the service was the easiest way to cla

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May 02 2026EDUCATION

New Projects and Learning Spots in Buffalo’s Future

Buffalo is preparing for some fresh updates across the city, with a mix of education, healthcare, and public art on the way. At the Science Museum, a new exhibit will blend sports excitement with science and engineering lessons. Instead of just displaying trophies, the museum plans to turn the love

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May 02 2026SPORTS

High tech meets high school baseball in unexpected ways

Terry Sanford High School in North Carolina just did something no other high school baseball program has tried before. They installed a high-tech system that tracks almost everything a player does on the field—125 different stats to be exact. Pitch speed, bat swing, how the ball flies off the bat: t

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May 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Massachusetts is using tech to fight potholes before they start

Every year, Massachusetts spends millions fixing potholes that form when small cracks grow into big problems. Instead of waiting for complaints from drivers, the state now uses a truck packed with lasers and sensors to scan roads before damage becomes visible. The truck moves at normal speeds, colle

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May 02 2026FINANCE

GameStop’s bold eBay play: what it could really mean

GameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen has been quietly stocking up on eBay shares, hinting at a possible takeover bid. With eBay’s total value at $45 billion and GameStop’s at $11 billion, the move seems like David vs. Goliath—but there’s a twist. Cohen’s pay package could reward him handsomely if his plan work

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May 02 2026OPINION

Electric scooters: too fast, too free, and totally ignored by the law

Across town, an unspoken rule seems to have taken hold. Bike lanes meant for emergencies now double as parking spots. Drivers sneak into spots marked for fire trucks, assuming no one will notice—or care. It’s not just cars though. Electric scooters, those quiet, zippy devices, have joined the chaos.

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May 02 2026WEATHER

A Cold Snap Hits Metro Detroit Before a Rainy Week Ahead

The weekend in Metro Detroit started with a sharp cold snap. A freeze warning covered the whole Lower Peninsula, and overnight temperatures were expected to drop into the mid-20s to low 30s. In the city, the warning lasted from midnight to 8 a. m. Saturday. Clear skies overnight helped temperatures

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May 02 2026SPORTS

Quick Looks at Big Sports Moments from Late April

The past week had no shortage of sports surprises. The Cleveland Browns seem ready to settle their quarterback battle early by leaning toward Deshaun Watson over rookie Shedeur Sanders. Meanwhile, the city’s basketball team faces a must-win Game 6 on the road against Toronto, desperate to close out

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