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May 01 2026BUSINESS

Columbia’s Sales Surge, Europe Leads the Charge

Columbia Sportswear surprised investors by beating Wall Street expectations for its latest quarterly results. The company posted $779 million in sales, topping the $758 million forecast from analysts. Earnings per share reached 65 cents, well above the anticipated 35 cents. The jump in revenue came

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May 01 2026HEALTH

Survival in a Rural Hospital: A Low‑Cost Plan for Babies with Harlequin Skin Disease

A baby born early in a small countryside hospital faced a severe skin condition that can kill many newborns. The place did not have fancy incubators, constant monitoring machines, or doctors who specialize in newborn care. It also lacked the medicine that is usually given right after birth. The t

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Strong Margins Keep ANA Safe in Rough Times

ANA sells a mix of products and services to both professional and everyday investors. The company earns fees from managing assets, selling conference tickets, sponsorships, and advertising space on its sites. When a client uses ANA’s services, the firm may check their identity, tailor content, an

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Lane Kiffin keeps teasing Ole Miss from afar

New Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding isn’t worried about Lane Kiffin’s social media shots at his old team. Kiffin, now at LSU, has a history of playful jabs at Ole Miss and its fans since leaving in November. But Golding sees it differently. “Lane is Lane, ” Golding said in late April. “He jokes

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Chimaev vs. Strickland: What the Stats and Odds Really Say

The fight everyone’s talking about pits two middleweights against each other—but the story isn’t just about who’s the better fighter. Khamzat Chimaev, a 31-year-old powerhouse from the UAE, steps into the cage undefeated at 15-0. His opponent, Sean Strickland, a 35-year-old American with 30 wins, br

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Michigan Schools Left Waiting for Money While Lawmakers Play Catch-Up

Last fall, Michigan schools opened their doors without knowing how much money they'd get from the state. The legislature missed a July 1 deadline—something they're legally required to do—and didn't finish the budget until October. That delay forced schools to start the year guessing about staffing,

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May 01 2026POLITICS

What Americans Really Believe About Human Rights—and Why It Matters

A growing number of Americans now see certain authoritarian governments as better on human rights than their own country. Polls show this shift is especially strong among younger Democrats, who view Iran, Israel, and even China in similar negative ways—or sometimes even favor China over the U. S. Th

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May 01 2026POLITICS

How Washington Can Save Millions by Listening to Insiders

Lawmakers in Washington are talking a lot about audits these days, but there’s a smarter way to catch fraud before it drains public funds. A bill proposed by Rep. David Hackney aims to reward whistleblowers who expose cheating in government programs—not just Medicaid. Right now, Washington is one of

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May 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Footballer’s new film shows power of love after heartbreak

Terry Butcher led England as captain and lifted trophies at Ipswich Town, but the thing he remembers most clearly now is the day he lost his son. A new film explores how a football legend faced the kind of pain that can’t be kicked away on the pitch. It follows his return after Chris’s death, the in

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May 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

PlayStation games now: one-time check, no more hassles

A strange warning popped up last weekend for some PlayStation buyers. New digital copies suddenly showed a 30-day countdown, making players worry they’d lose access if they stayed offline. Quick tests by gamers suggested the timer might reset itself after a month, turning a one-time check into a per

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